Santa Goes Boating in Surat

A man dressed as Santa Claus rows a boat on the Tapi river in Surat on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.   IMAGE: A man dressed as Santa Claus watches a flock of Siberian seagulls on the Tapi river,......

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

An National Investigation Agency (NIA) team on Friday inspected the site in Mysuru where a balloon gas cylinder blast left one person dead. Image used only for representational purposes.......

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

India rings in 2026 with prayers, parties

Crowds thronged illuminated malls, recreational centres and tourist spots and devotees visited places of worship and took a dip in holy rivers as people across the country welcomed the New Year......

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

'Expect FPIs to continue selling for several months until the rupee stabilises.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold over $10 billion (more......

Falling poverty claims in SBI report spark concerns about methodology

'Before jumping to a conclusion that India has been able to end poverty, we should interrogate the labour markets.' IMAGE: A scavenger, surrounded by a flock of Greater Adjutant birds, collects......

Distributors flock to MFs as returns, flows improve

An improved showing of mutual funds (MFs) is helping the industry attract distribution talent at a brisk pace. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The industry has onboarded a net of 11,600......

Global Footwear Majors Betting Big On Tamil Nadu

The state is in the process of grooming a supplier ecosystem, for which India is almost entirely dependent on imports. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.......

Why Simi Garewal Went Topless For Siddhartha

'I don't see what the fuss was about.' IMAGE: Simi Garewal with Shashi Kapoor in Siddhartha. Conrad Rooks' adaptation of Herman Hesse's cult novel Siddhartha, which was released in 1972, is best......

Bromancing With Hrithik

When not harnessing Hrithik Roshan's dripping handsomeness for lady-killer purposes, Bollywood has found him quite a fit for on screen bromances as well. With War 2, which pits him with southern......

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......

Housefull 5 Review: Housefoosss!

Housefull 5 is the most idiotic thing I've watched this year, asserts Sukanya Verma. Ask me the plot of the last four Housefull movies and all I can recall are crowded frames filled with cringey,......

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

The SA20 is gradually growing on international stars too as a viable career and financial option apart from the respective country's central contract or an IPL deal. IMAGE: Even the established......

Kohli, Rohit Light Up The Nets in Perth!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli practices his catching in the nets in Perth. Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy BCCI/X Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stormed back into action, with a fiery nets session in......

SEE: Fans brave rains, flock to Dhoni's home to celebrate birthday

  SEE: Fans brave rains to celebrate Mahendra Singh Dhoni's birthday. VIDEO: ANI/X Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fandom is unbeatable.  The former India captain turned 44 on Monday and his fans could......

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday. Scorecard IMAGE: Joe Root was unbeaten on 99 at close of play on Day 1. Photograph: Peter......

Fans Flock To Stadium At 5 AM For Kohli

IMAGE: Thousands have gathered to witness Virat Kohli's Ranji return. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditya Iyer/X   A wave of anticipation swept through the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on......