However, under several external factors -- such as technological disruption or advancement, regulatory or policy changes, or economic shocks -- the gig workforce may grow only to 32.5 million by 2047, a report points out.
Mayur Sanap wishes there was more to a this feel-good exercise that never reaches the dramatic heights it is aiming for.
Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.
Welcome to Day 2 of Rediff's week-long celebration of Yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Today, learn about Virabhadrasana II or the Warrior II Pose.
Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.
Ramesh Chand Patel, a regular visitor to Gujarat and deeply connected to his roots, had come to India for just nine days.
'As far as I'm concerned, how effective the Rafale was or frankly, how effective other systems were -- to me, the proof of the pudding is the destroyed and disabled airfields on the Pakistani side'
Charismatic England batter Joe Root has advocated consistency to counter India in the upcoming five-Test series, saying "there's no hiding place" when it comes to facing such an indomitable opponent.
Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style.
Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell
Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
'He appreciates red-ball cricket a lot and was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement.'
What are you going to watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma lists your options.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 without any preconditions, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who insisted that Moscow must agree to a ceasefire first.
Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca
The Reserve Bank on Thursday affirmed its commitment to continue with its supervisory measures aimed at early identification of risks and vulnerabilities. The central bank would also focus on enhancing cyber resilience and capabilities of Supervised Entities (SEs) by implementing the recommendations of the inter-regulatory Working Group, which has uniform baseline cybersecurity guidelines for financial entities, it said in its annual report.
Joe Root was forced to leave the field after copping a blow on his right little finger during the morning session on day 3 of the second Test
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to review bilateral relations and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed joint ventures and enhanced bilateral investment in key sectors, aiming to achieve a $5 billion annual bilateral trade target. They also expressed gratitude for mutual support during recent tensions with India. The meeting was described as "warm and most cordial," highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between Pakistan and Turkey.
The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.
Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.
Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.
There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
'Who gave the Tatas the right to discontinue technically sound practices related to safety and security?'
The attack has "footprints and tracks" similar to previous attacks claimed by The Resistance Front, the ministry said in a presentation, adding the terror organisation is just another name of designated terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba.
'Session musicians, background singers, and studio instrumentalists fill out the sound of India's biggest hits. But their names rarely show up on screen.' 'Their royalties never arrive. And their contribution, no matter how iconic, vanishes once the track is mastered.'
While Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor marked their debuts at Cannes 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a return and made her presence felt the way only she can.
In October 2024, Jindal Stainless challenged a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice in the Delhi high court. It was about corporate guarantees issued to related parties by its former group company, Jindal Stainless (Hisar), before their merger in March 2023.
Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.
Kangana Ranaut will make her debut in Hollywood with a lead role in the horror drama Blessed Be The Evil, reports Variety.
It's an exciting time for fashion in India-- merging heritage with a dash of creativity.
"The moment we let technology take the driver's seat in the legal system, we begin to erode the public's faith in us and with it, the foundations of the rule of law," CJI Gavai added.
Sonam surrendered before the Nandganj police station in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, while three other assailants were arrested in overnight raids. Of the three arrested men, two are from Madhya Pradesh's Indore and one from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, she said. According to PTI Video, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said one more was arrested from Madhya Pradesh's Sadar district on Monday.
Kohli's Test retirement makes Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries 'safe'
Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.
This was India's seventh defeat in their last nine matches as their poor run in Test cricket continues following successive series defeats against New Zealand at home and in Australia.
The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.
British media reports said all 10 English players involved with the IPL will hold a meeting with the Professional Cricketers' Association over security arrangements for a potential return to India.
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