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UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air......

Anti-graft body Lokpal wants 7 BMWs worth Rs 5 cr

Anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal has floated a tender to procure seven luxurious BMW cars, collectively worth around Rs 5 crore. Image used for representational purposes only. Photograph: Courtesy BMW......

India hails Gaza peace deal, bats for two-state solution

The recently signed Gaza Peace Agreement is a 'landmark' step towards stability in the Middle East, India has said, reiterating that a two-state solution remains 'the only pragmatic path' to......

BJP MP bleeds after stone attack in Bengal; party blames TMC

A day after torrential rains wreaked havoc in large parts of north Bengal leaving a death toll of 28 in its wake so far, politics acquired centre stage after Bharatiya Janata Party MP Khagen Murmu......

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

More than 25 crore workers engaged in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to go on a nationwide general strike on Wednesday,......

Breaking up bad assets: Can IBBI's part-resolution rewire insolvency rules?

The recent notification by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) allowing part-resolution of stressed assets of companies under the insolvency process has sent many resolution......

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.' Photograph: ANI Photo This interview was conducted before the......

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Retail investors have become a force to reckon with in the last 10 years with their ownership of Indian equities rising 800 basis points, or 8 per cent, to 23.4 per cent during this period,......

Spectrum auction postponed to June 25

The Department of Telecom (DoT) on Tuesday postponed the spectrum auction by 19 days to June 25, as per information available on its website. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com According to......

Dharmendra's 10 Best Comedies

On the basis of his rogueish Veeru in Sholay and Parimal in Chupke Chupke, Dharmendra softened his He-Man image and went on to do a series of charming comedies. Deepa Gahlot lists 10 films in which......

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap. We already know war is hell. Is there......

DDLJ Is Not Just About Love

'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan as Raj......

'What Makes Shah Rukh Khan, Shah Rukh Khan?'

'It is his understanding of the human condition, fostered by the loss he experienced so early in his life.'Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that......

Search: The Naina Murder Case Review

In just five tightly packed episodes, Search: The Naina Murder Case takes you through a whirlwind of theories, emotions and shocking revelations, making it a compelling Indian crime drama, notes......

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

A majority of the state units have opposed the doing away with of the dual posts when the AIFF sought their approval. IMAGE: The Supreme Court instructed the national federation, headed by Kalyan......

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

IMAGE: India limped to 136-9 from 26 overs, interrupted four times by rain, setting Australia a revised target of 131 which the hosts reached in 21.1 overs. Photograph: BCCI Australia's stand-in......

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rohit Sharma first toured Australia in 2007-08, while Virat Kohli's first tour Down Under with the Indian team was in the 2011-12 season. IMAGE: With no ODI series in Australia in the next two......

Defending champs Aus outclass NZ in World Cup opener

IMAGE: Ashleigh Gardner, who came in the 19th over when Australia were 113 for 4, struck her second ODI hundred off just 77 balls. Photograph: BCCI Seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's......

Nepal cricketers hone skills at BCCI facility

IMAGE: The camp is aimed at sharpening the skills of the players in the Nepal T20 squad ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifiers. Photograph: Screengrab BCCI/X Nepal's national cricket team has been......