'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

What You Must Know About Record Rain

The record monsoon rains across India during the June to September months was 937.2 millimetres, the 5th-highest since 2001 and 38th-highest since 1901. IMAGE: A father and daughter walk through......

Be Warned! AI Makes Identity Theft Easier

'The way the attacks are coming has become much stronger and much wider because of AI.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   India has emerged as a key source of identity theft, a cybercrime......

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar and......

'From March 2026, India Should Resume Long-Term Uptrend'

'Indian markets may underperform global peers for the next two quarters.''But beyond that, India should catch up and resume its long-term growth path.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Donald......

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

India’s computer services exports have risen 30 per cent since the advent of ChatGPT in November 2022, even as overall services exports have plateaued, World Bank’s South Asia Chief Economist......

UPI Boom Drives Down Cash Demand

UPI crossed 20 billion monthly transactions for the first time in August 2025, with a transaction value of Rs 24.85 trillion. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Higher adoption of India's......

Power consumption vs GDP: Some apparent paradoxes

The moderate power, freight and credit data do suggest GDP estimates could be revised down, says Devangshu Datta. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters There are some apparent paradoxes visible......

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Siddharth Anand's artistry bespeaks an upbringing filled with GI Joes, plastic combat boots and plastic bayonets, fake punching noises and fake sounds of gunshots, rudely interrupted by an adult......

We Never Give Up: Gill

'Siraj is a captain's dream. Gave it his all every ball and every spell he bowled.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill and team-mates pose after winning the match to draw the test series. Photograph: Paul......

Gill Defends Gambhir, Slams Oval Curator

"As long as you are under upper spikes or you are barefoot, you are allowed to look at the wicket from close quarters." IMAGE: India skipper Shubman Gill chats with head coach Gautam Gambhir......

CSK or RR? Who are the worst catchers of IPL 2025?

They say "catches win matches" and the points table of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) proves the adage right. Bottom-dwellers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) testify to......

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Ashwin didn't allow challenges to check his progress: Anil Kumble IMAGE: Anil Kumble also praised R Ashwin for his in-depth knowledge of the sport, especially of the opponent's......