High drama in Karnataka assembly as guv walks out over speech row

Gehlot had on Wednesday refused to deliver the address to the Karnataka legislature, leading to a stalemate over the fate of the customary speech that outlines the government's policies.   IMAGE:......

Delhi Braces For Heavy Calendar In 2026

Among major engagements in 2026 is the visit of the European Union leadership, the chief guests at the Republic Day parade. IMAGE: A view of India Gate in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo   After......

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

The Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming civic body elections in Mumbai, promising technology-led governance to make it a "global powerhouse", a 50 percent......

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion by June 2026, with its expanding US operations expected to contribute between $250 million and......

Non-US uptick seen driving gains for Dr Reddy's Labs

Motilal Oswal Research said Dr Reddy’s Labs delivered a better than expected Q3FY26, with strong execution in India, Europe and Russia, and favourable currency movement more than offsetting the......

UPI payments app PhonePe's $1.5 billion IPO to see Walmart cut stake

Companies like PhonePe are entitled to an annual incentive for the promotion of low-value UPI transactions. This incentive has been coming down over years. Key Points Tiger Global and Microsoft......

Domestic sales a booster dose for pharma revenues

Buoyant domestic sales are expected to lift revenues for pharma companies by 8–11 per cent in Q3FY26, even as declining generic Revlimid (cancer drug) sales in the US remain a key drag.......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

Vaa Vaathiyaar Review: Karthi's Swashbuckling Entertainer

Vaa Vaathiyar ends up a bland yet fascinating iteration of a masala film funnelled through the prism of a quirky humorist, notes Arjun Menon. The MGR factor in Vaa Vaathiyaar The name MGR......

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

'What interested me more than the influencers was how were they surviving in Bombay?' 'How many reels did they make per month? How much money did they need to get by?''Did they get a job and then......

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar. IMAGE: A scene from Squid Game. Ever since......

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

'The way India batted, it seems like 250 would have been a better target.' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav with Ishan Kishan during the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur on Friday. Photograph:......

No stars, all grit as Saurashtra face Vidarbha in VHT final

IMAGE: Vidarbha's batting has been propped up by Aman Mokhade. Photograph: Vidarbha Cricket Association/Instagram A fascinating battle of equals is on cards as a closely-matching Saurashtra and......

Starc credits Aus squad depth, ethos for Ashes domination

'They're those little moments as a squad that I think have got us across the line to four wins this series.'   IMAGE: Australia's Steve Smith and Pat Cummins celebrate on the podium with teammates......

Vidarbha overpower holders K'taka to enter VHT final

IMAGE: Aman Mokhade slammed a fluent 122-ball 138 to guide Vidarbha into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo The unflappable Aman Mokhade struck......

After Ashes loss, Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum

'I'm sure if it ever ... comes to it, I'll be asked my opinion and he'll be getting my full support and backing.'   IMAGE: Despite the Ashes failure Ben Stokes is keen to carry on as captain for......