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In solitary confinement, Wangchuk finds hope in ants

Cut off from the world in his solitary confinement in the Jodhpur jail, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has turned his attention to a group of usually unremarkable visitors -- ants. Perhaps, he is......

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.' IMAGE: A Jash-e-Mohammad building in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, on May 7, 2025 after it was hit by an Indian missile......

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.' IMAGE: Indian Army personnel......

NHRC seeks report on racial killing of Tripura student

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Dehradun district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police (SSP) over the alleged racially charged killing of a......

She Cleared NEET at 47!

'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.' IMAGE: 'While standing in the queue among children, some of them asked me, 'Are......

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an......

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns,......

Coming Soon! Prada's Made in India Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform. IMAGE: Kolhapuri chappals were spotted at the Prada Spring-Summer 2026......

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (USFDA)’s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars — lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.' IMAGE: Amrish Puri as Mogambo in Mr India. Madhav Agasti has designed outfits for about 400 movies in......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier......

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

'It's like a second innings, that cricket gave me that chance and brought me back to Mumbai. So, in that sense, it's nostalgic and emotional, but it's not playing on my mind per se.' IMAGE: It......

AIFF charts 21-year roadmap for ISL, I-League

IMAGE: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey. Photograph: ANI Photo The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has "taken references" from the world's top leagues in Spain, Germany, and England, while drawing......

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

What brought Suresh Kalmadi fame and a degree of infamy was his transition into the most powerful Indian sports administrator of his time. IMAGE: As head of the Indian Olympic Association, one of......

Roger Binny to continue as BCCI president till September

IMAGE: Roger Binny was appointed BCCI president in October 2022, replacing former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: BCCI Former India all-rounder Roger Binny turned 70 last month but with......

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.' IMAGE: Abhimanyu Mishra......