In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   When I......

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as he kickstarted a nearly 27-hour visit to India to further shore up an eight-decade bilateral partnership......

Govt makes Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all new handsets

The Department of Telecom has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days.......

Gujarat woman held for links to global cyber slavery racket

The Gujarat police arrested a Vadodara-based woman allegedly working for international gangs involved in trafficking job aspirants to Myanmar and Thailand for "cyber slavery", the case in which at......

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. Photograph: Courtesy, Marico However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the......

Why IT Firms Face 5-10% Payroll Hike

'Companies will need to revisit compensation structures, contracts, staffing models, and human resources system.' Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes.......

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

The average daily turnover (ADTV) in the derivatives market rose to a 12-month high in October, touching Rs 506 trillion — up nearly 46 per cent since June — as volatility picked up and......

Growth acceleration key to Trent stock's recovery

Trent reported decent margins in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) but growth moderated. IMAGE: Logo of the Indian fashion retailer Trent's flagship brand Westside is......

Are Micro Dramas The Future of OTT?

Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational......

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.' IMAGE: A scene from Ghich Pich. Delhi-based film-maker Ankur Singla is a former lawyer and tech entrepreneur, who......

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Love to play against India in first game of T20 World Cup next year: Italy captain Joe Burns IMAGE: Italy made the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka next year with a solid showing in the......

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

IMAGE: Babar Azam's Instagram account was blocked as India intensified its digital crackdown on influential personalities from Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Photograph:......

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

IMAGE: Pat Cummins wants to work on his fitness ahead of the Ashes to be played later this year. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X Reuters Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler......

New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy

IMAGE: Newly appointed International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends her first Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photograph: Denis......