'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.' IMAGE: Then finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Parliament March 15, 1996, to present India's 1995-1996 Budget.......

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Indian students and workers on Thursday topped the tally of visa-holders leaving the United Kingdom as the country's latest net migration data revealed a significant drop of 204,000, down 80 per......

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

'50 Congress MLAs' Defection Is No Joke'

'Definitely BJP is creating trouble in the water. That's all. It's fishing in troubled waters.' IMAGE: Siddaramaiah, right, and D K Shivakumar, second from left, with Congress leaders Priyanka......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Macroeconomic data, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors will be the key drivers for dictating market sentiment this week, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic......

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff The......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?' IMAGE: Huma Qureshi in Bayaan.......

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

The 71st National Awards were presented at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 3, 2025. Photograph: Press Information Bureau The big winners of the night: Mohanlal, Shah Rukh Khan,......

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday. IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took seven wickets against Karnataka on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Seamer Jatin Pandey picked up......

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

IMAGE: Aamir Kaleem celebrates his fifty, thanking the almighty for the milestone. Photograph: ANI Photo   Twenty-one years ago, a heartbroken teenager walked away from Pakistan's cricket system,......

Siraj overtakes Bhuvneshwar, targets Bumrah's record

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj appeals successfully for the lbw wicket of Ollie Pope. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Mohammed Siraj added another milestone to his growing Test resumé by becoming only......