Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of Western Ghats, has passed away in Pune after a brief illness, family sources said on Thursday. IMAGE: Gadgil played a......

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

The Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming civic body elections in Mumbai, promising technology-led governance to make it a "global powerhouse", a 50 percent......

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc.The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather,......

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......

Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead. IMAGE: Customers buy fruits and vegetables at an evening......

The Dilemma Of A Missing Workforce For Climate Action

This was perhaps a missed opportunity for India to spotlight a core domestic challenge: The scale of workforce preparation required for a young, populous, rapidly growing country seeking to reach......

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Next......

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.''Then, if something happens to one business, it......

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.' IMAGE: Sreenivasan, actor extraordinaire.   Sreenivasan, one of the most......

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vipin Sharma/Instagram Vipin Sharma has become a dependable actor on OTT today, featuring in impactful performances......

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB. IMAGE: Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India. Photograph: ANI Photo   Serum Institute of India Chief......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......