2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points 2025......

President Murmu invokes leaders from Nehru to Vajpayee to urge MPs' unity

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged parliamentarians to stand united on the resolve for Viksit Bharat, campaign for swadeshi as well as national security, asserting that these were matters......

Trump signs defence bill backing deeper US-India ties

United States President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America's engagement with India, including through the Quad to advance the shared......

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at an election meeting......

Smallcap Funds Play Safe, Limit Bets Beyond Top 1,000 Stocks

Companies in the lower mcap deciles have recorded the fastest growth in median mcap. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Smallcap mutual funds (MFs) in India continue to maintain limited......

Mutual fund SIP inflows surge to Rs 3.34 lakh cr in 2025; contributions peaked in Dec

Mutual fund investment through systematic investment plans (SIPs) has surged to an all-time high of Rs 3.34 lakh crore in 2025, driven by growing investor appetite for disciplined, long-term wealth......

Why MF Investors Can't Trade on Budget Day

Stock markets will be open on Sunday, February 1, the day Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils the Union Budget for 2026-2027, but mutual fund investors will be locked out. Illustrations:......

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026. Illustration: Uttam......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

Budget 2026: Sports goods sector gets Rs 500 cr boost; Rs 900 cr for Khelo India

IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Khelo India mission will facilitate an integrated talent development programme through inter-linking pathways. Photograph: Khelo India/Instagram......

India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and declared......

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible. IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The ministry mandates at least four Sportspersons of Merit, two of them......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

The IOC hoped that the IOA will uphold the "highest standards" of good governance and integrity in its daily operations. IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha. Photograph: ANI Photo......