Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

The Aravali Hills -- one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world that spans approximately 700 km in length -- has long served as a natural shield for blocking sand and dust from the Thar Desert......

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

'There are very few issues and a political call needs to be taken about some of them.' IMAGE: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meets with then US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor in New......

'A Big Chunk Of India's Office Workers Will End Up Becoming Part Of The Gig Economy'

'More and more people from the middle class will become self-employed gig workers mostly working from home, rather than as office workers with salary, promotion, bonuses, etc.' Illustration:......

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

'Conservation is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakanta Panda, one the world's top heart surgeons. After a successful show in Delhi, Dr......

Households Are Moving Away From Banks To Markets

For every 100 rupees, households invested Rs 45.2 in mutual funds and equities in 2024-2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Incremental flows of household savings into stock markets and......

Bengaluru-born is Apple's new boss of AI

Amar Subramanya's appointment comes as John Giannandrea, Apple's senior vice-president for machine learning and AI Strategy, prepares to step down, transitioning to an advisory role before retiring......

India's mfg sector activity falls to 9-month low in Nov

India's manufacturing sector activity eased to a nine-month low in November, mainly owing to softer rise in sales and production amid reports of challenging market conditions, a monthly report said......

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana’s liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have......

'I Didn't Want To Do Bigg Boss, But...'

IMAGE: Mohanlal, Nagarjuna and Vijay Sethupathi. Photograph: Rajul Hegde for Rediff JioStar's SouthUnbound event served as the launchpad for several new original projects on the streaming......

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes......

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.' IMAGE: Aranya Sahay and Sonal Madhushankar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aranya Sahay Grippingly narrated by writer-director......

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.' IMAGE: Tom......

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

‘You could say it was an ill-advised use of the word’ ‘I don't think an apology is necessary; I personally don't believe in apologies. But acknowledging it and making up for it would be......

Soorma revamp coaching set-up ahead of HIL

IMAGE: Philippe Goldberg was instrumental in Belgium’s rise as a modern hockey powerhouse. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soorma Hockey Club Soorma Hockey Club has pressed refresh on its coaching......

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there.The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket......

NBA to review betting rules after player, coach arrests

According to the memo, the NBA said that with sports betting occupying a significant part of the current sports landscape, every effort must be made to ensure that players and coaches are aware of......

Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback in new 48kg category

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu will not only gauge her own progress but, along with chief coach Vijay Sharma, also assess the landscape of both fresh and familiar challengers. Photograph: Mirabai Chanu/X......