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60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

Victory For Pooches

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. Victory for Pooches IMAGE: Animal rights activists and dog lovers organised by the Jeev Ashraya NGO at the Alambagh......

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style. ......

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale.Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on......

Time To Embrace Inclusive Nationalism

'It is important India to stay focussed on its primary national objectives: Combating terrorism; not losing sight of other security and strategic concerns (on the Sino-Indian front for instance);......

Near-term margins for cement companies to remain under pressure

The projections in the cement industry are mixed. Prices and demand remained muted in the third quarter (October & November) and short term uptick doesn’t seem likely. Image used for......

After monsoon lull, price pressure, are cement stocks worth buying?

The Indian cement industry is hopeful of greener pastures after a long period of stress led by pricing pressures and other factors. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters The second half of FY25......

GST rejig: Consumer stocks are top investment pick

The proposed reforms in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week, coupled with the Eighth Pay Commission dole-out, is likely to push consumption-driven stocks — such as......

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Auto stocks surged on Thursday morning trade, with Mahindra & Mahindra climbing nearly 8 per cent, as small cars and entry-level bikes are set to get cheaper with the GST Council approving a......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the......

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

The industry is anticipating 2025 to deliver around Rs 13,500 crore in overall box-office collections, which would cement it as India's strongest box-office year after 2023. IMAGE: Ranveer Singh......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart. IMAGE: Singer Zubeen Garg passed away while swimming in Singapore.......

'Great opportunity for Gill to cement his T20I spot'

'He is coming back from a niggle. He will get a lot of opportunities across five matches on good pitches.' IMAGE: Vice-captain Shubman Gill is set to return to the Indian T20 side after missing......

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

IMAGE: Poonam Poonia controlled proceedings with smart footwork and sustained aggression. Photograph: Poonam Poonia/Instagram Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia......

600+ Runs: Padikkal Makes Vijay Hazare History

IMAGE: Devdutt Padikkal's record-breaking Vijay Hazare campaign continues. Photograph: Devdutt Padikkal/Instagram Devdutt Padikkal continued his dream run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026......

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

The 2025 Ballon d’Or is almost here, and the race for football’s biggest prize has never been tighter. Three stars—Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, and Barcelona’s......

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur and teammates celebrate with the ICC Women's World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that......