'Free speech isn't the issue anymore, survival is'

Bangladesh's media is facing a difficult time and the freedom of expression has been overtaken by concerns over journalists' "right to stay alive", editors of several leading Bangladeshi newspapers......

UN voices concern over violence in B'desh, Hindu man's lynching

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hindu man in the country. IMAGE: A group of people set fire to The......

I know you won't...: Mamata in 3rd letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been......

2 days in Delhi and I get infection: Gadkari on toxic air

Expressing concern over Delhi's severe pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowledged that the transport sector contributes nearly 40 per cent to emissions.......

How are power stocks likely to fare in 2026

The power sector presents a puzzle. A fast-growing economy should be aligned to higher power demand but that hasn’t been the case in the financial year 2026 till date (FY26TD). Illustration:......

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

While gold continues to provide safety after its strong 2025 rally, well-chosen real estate investments held with a long-term view remain attractive. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff As 2025......

India's Diwali sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

India's Diwali sales touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore -- comprising Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services -- buoyed by the recent GST reform and strong consumer sentiment,......

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.' IMAGE: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. Photograph:......

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic; as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'......

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

In the slot of rural poor, there are those who struggle to pull themselves out of crumbling hovels, and there are the Jamtara-like bunch who turn to crime.Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound is about the......

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

'We became comfortable with each other and he played a major part in it.' IMAGE: Shardul Thakur was traded to the Mumbai Indians from the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo......

India Boycott Could Hurt Bangladesh: Tamim Warns BCB

'Today's decisions will have an impact ten years down the line, so decisions should be taken by considering what is best for Bangladesh cricket and for Bangladeshi players.' IMAGE: Bangladesh have......

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

'There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what Asif Nazrul said is a complete lie.' IMAGE: As per the existing fixtures, Bangladesh are......

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

The IOC hoped that the IOA will uphold the "highest standards" of good governance and integrity in its daily operations. IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha. Photograph: ANI Photo......