In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   When I......

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the......

Assam minister's 'gobi farming' post on NDA's Bihar win sparks row

The use of 'gobi farming' imagery by an Assam Cabinet minister after Bihar poll results has evoked sharp criticism from opposition, who are alleging that it is an apparent reference to the......

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years. IMAGE: Hyundai......

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

'When negotiators meet next, they may like to bring new issues to the table.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Signalling a possible softening of its stance on opening the dairy sector in......

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small......

Illegal online betting growing fast in India

Lacking basic safeguards and regulations, India is fast emerging as a hub for illegal online betting and gambling market, with the top 15 such unauthorised platforms logging an alarming over 5.4......

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.' IMAGE: Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan in Nadaaniyan. Direct to......

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.' IMAGE: Director Raj Khosla. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X In his long career, Raj Khosla......

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.' Salman Khan's big Eid release Sikandar was meant to give the......

Allu Arjun Has A Birthday Present For You!

IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Atlee at the VFX studios in Los Angeles, here and below. Photographs: Kind courtesy Allu Arjun /Instagram Allu Arjun -- star of the mega blockbuster Pushpa movies -- and......

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.' IMAGE: 'Science says I'm eligible,' says Anaya Bangar. Photographs and video: Anaya Bangar/Instagram......

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

IMAGE: Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after......