Cong divided over tie-up with MNS for Mumbai civic polls

The Congress in Maharashtra appeared divided on allying with the MNS in the upcoming local body polls, with senior leader of the grand old party Vijay Wadettiwar favouring a united contest, while......

Modi, Bhagwat hoist saffron flag atop Ayodhya Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the "wounds and pain of centuries are healing" as India marked the formal completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and used the occasion to draw a......

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “permanently pause" migration from all “third world” countries and deport foreign nationals who are a “security risk” as his......

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC. Illustration:......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Domestic PMI data, US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations are likely to influence movement in the equity market in the week ahead, according to......

'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......

Strong therapies, JB to lift Torrent Pharma

A strong performance in the July–September quarter of 2025-26 (FY26) and expectations of growth from launches and acquisition-led synergies led to a 6.65 per cent jump in the share price of......

'Everyone Wants To Get Scared And Laugh About It'

'Let's see if Subham gets the audiences' funnybone and their terror-pulse.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha makes her debut as a producer with the horror comedy Subham. As it......

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Babil’s palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout’s plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma. What’s destroying our body, messing our......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

'1 Step At A Time Is Healthier Than 100'

'This is the age where if you Blinkit, you will get things in eight minutes.''But nothing will happen here in eight minutes. It takes at least eight years to do something.' Photograph: Kind......

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

'It is always lovely to be back in Australia, a place that I have really enjoyed my cricket.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli, who has retired from T20 and Test cricket and only plays ODIs now, says playing in......

All eyes on Rohit, Kohli as India take on SA in first ODI

IMAGE: Virat Kohli gets cracking in the nets ahead of the first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International stadium, in Ranchi, on Sunday. Photograph: ANI India will look to address several......

Asia Cup victory best reply to Pakistan's sledging: Tilak

'After Operation Sindoor, they came hard on us. We have replied in a good way to them by playing sports the way it should be played.' IMAGE: Tilak Varma stroked 69 not out off 53 balls to steer......

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side. IMAGE: Pakistan have opted for a young squad under Salman Agha's......

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

IMAGE: With fourth place assured, Humpy will get two chances to reach the top three which will also guarantee her a place at next Women's Candidates' tournament -- the top three at the FIDE World......