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Modi moves to new PMO, Seva Teerth; takes 1st decision on...

Modi moves to new PMO, Seva Teerth; takes 1st decision on...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex, which will house the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, marking a shift towards modernizing India's administrative governance.

'That's how greats grow': Pathan on Gill's rise

'That's how greats grow': Pathan on Gill's rise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Pathan felt the same learning curve now applies to Gill, who has rapidly risen through the ranks and embraced leadership roles across formats.

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Yuvraj Singh was seen giving Sanju Samson some batting tips during a nets training, in a video posted on X.

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

'Kohli is probably the greatest one-day player of all time'

'Kohli is probably the greatest one-day player of all time'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Someone like Virat Kohli, that's a once-in-a-generation sort of player.'

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Simon Doull lambasted Indian batters for their poor batting performance against spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips during the second Test

India's modern architectural wonders

India's modern architectural wonders

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

As he led India to a historic World Cup victory, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been described as the "modern icon" of the country by the Sunday Telegraph.

Deepika Padukone: India's modern bride

Deepika Padukone: India's modern bride

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees India as a "bright spot" in the global economy and as per the World Bank, India is in a better position to deal with the global headwinds than many other countries. This is because of India's strong "macroeconomic fundamentals", Modi said while virtually addressing the inaugural function of the 7th edition of Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit in Indore. In the past eight years, the government has increased the speed of reforms and removed many hurdles in the way of investments.

Mouni Roy's AMAZING Wedding Looks

Mouni Roy's AMAZING Wedding Looks

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Mouni Roy made a gorgeous bride at her Goa wedding to Suraj Nambiar.

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

LDF betrayed Kerala like Judas did to Jesus Christ: PM Modi

LDF betrayed Kerala like Judas did to Jesus Christ: PM Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front over the gold smuggling scam, saying the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led government "betrayed" the people of the state just as Judas did to Lord Jesus for a few pieces of silver.

Bindass bride! Kriti is every Boho bride's dream

Bindass bride! Kriti is every Boho bride's dream

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Kriti Sanon plays muse to Tarun Tahiliani on the cover of Brides Today.

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Anita Dongre showed her latest line. And it was perfect!

Anita Dongre showed her latest line. And it was perfect!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Indian classical musician made a special guest appearance at Anita Dongre's show.

Why you must see The Good Road

Why you must see The Good Road

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Good Road, says Ajit Balakrishnan, is an amazing film. Read on to find out why.

What Indian politicians FEAR the most!

What Indian politicians FEAR the most!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

India's modern-day politicians across parties seem unable to handle even the mildest hint of ridicule

Here's who's replacing Akshay Kumar on Masterchef India!

Here's who's replacing Akshay Kumar on Masterchef India!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

US-based author and restaurateur Vikas Khanna talks about judging the new season of Masterchef India.

Pitroda favours transparent e-auction of spectrum

Pitroda favours transparent e-auction of spectrum

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

In this regard, Pitroda noted the 3G auction in the country last year was transparent and there were no complications whatsoever in the bidding process.

'There are issues with India, but can't ignore it'

'There are issues with India, but can't ignore it'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Stephen Cohen interacted with rediff.com readers on November 6 about the political and security issues in the subcontinent, and much more.

Pvt sector steers India's growth in 21st century

Pvt sector steers India's growth in 21st century

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

India needs more public investment, to sustain upwards of 9 per cent national income growth and also to fuel private sector dynamism.

India's growth? Private sector to the fore

India's growth? Private sector to the fore

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

India needs more public investment, to sustain upwards of 9 per cent national income growth and also to fuel private sector dynamism.

Indian art works to be auctioned for $ 7.2 mn

Indian art works to be auctioned for $ 7.2 mn

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Tyeb Mehta's untitled work, F N Souza's Titian's Grandfather and Jogen Chowdhury's Couple A are among Indian modern art works that would be auctioned by Saffronart.com, a leading online auctioneer, on December 5 and 6. The lower end sales estimate of the 110 lots of work to be auctioned is $ 7.2 million.

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Indian ladies are no longer bogged down by the timidity of the past and are more than willing to embrace the temerity of the present, says Dhruv Munjal.

Hearsay and heartache

Hearsay and heartache

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

When a vicious email spread around the world, attacking not only me, but the integrity of my wife and a teammate, the pressure of being a high-profile athlete was almost unbearable, writes Adam Gilchrist in a new book.

LA's fine with Rahul Bose

LA's fine with Rahul Bose

Rediff.com21 May 2003

'I stick to my strength and don't think about tossing the ball'

'I stick to my strength and don't think about tossing the ball'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Flighting the ball has always been considered a hallmark of a good spinner but India's modern-day left-arm tweaker Akshar Patel says he doesn't even think of tossing the ball and banks on bowling flatter through the air.

What reality will replace the dream of 1947?

What reality will replace the dream of 1947?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'Our prime minister manifests a vision for India to be great and powerful, but the modernity required -- of thinking, attitudes, behaviour -- seems alien, if not abhorrent, to his constituency and associates,' says Ambassador K Shankar Bajpai.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'