Stories

Rediff.com » News » Stories

News for Stories

News
Business
Movies
Sports

The Defining News Stories of 2025

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising......

Mamdani's success story to inspire generations

Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

As a child of rich British parents in West Bengal's Tollygunge in the late 1930s, Mark Tully was not allowed to socialise with locals. IMAGE: Veteran journalist Mark Tully breathed his last at a......

'Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos

Three houses, three autorickshaws and a chauffeur-driven car. One would think these belonged to a jeweller from Indore's Sarafa Bazaar, not a leprosy-afflicted man, who moves around inconspicuously......

Failed twice in NEET, UP youth amputates foot for quota seat

"I will become an MBBS doctor in 2026." Lakhs of medical aspirants likely gave themselves this self-motivation talk but a youth from Uttar Pradesh took on an unheard-of gambit to realise his......

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi. IMAGE: Piyush Pandey's signature......

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 Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

India was being evaluated for a potential weight of around 1 per cent in the index, an allocation that could have translated into $25 billion of inflows, spread over roughly 10 months.......

Equity MF Inflows Dip As Redemptions Spike

2025 marked a shift in investor preference when it comes to MF schemes. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes. Net......

1.51 Trillion: What FPIs Sold This Year, Highest Ever!

Domestic mutual funds have infused the highest ever -- Rs 4.84 trillion -- this year amid strong inflows via SIPs. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Dalal Street is poised to close calendar......

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

IMAGE: Zoya Afroz, Emraan Hashmi, Amruta Khanvilkar at the Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web launch event in Mumbai, January 7, 2026. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Walking into the launch of Netflix's......

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

In a hope to build a unified national platform for Indian cinema, filmmakers across Indian languages have come together to form the Indian National Cine Academy, INCA. Founded by Vishnu Vardhan......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Jatin-Lalit Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores Jatin-Lalit, their music and their dynamics. Also Read: The......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Nadeem-Shravan Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores Nadeem-Shravan, their music and their dynamics. Also Read: The......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Husnlal Bhagatram Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics. Also Read:The......

8 Years On... Virushka's Lovely Love Story

IMAGE: 'Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma: Still going strong...' Photograph: RCB/X Eight years ago today, on December 11, 2017, India watched in awe as Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli broke the Internet......

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

The family's lawyer, Lola Dubois, accused Lucas Hernandez and Victoria Tray of depriving the Columbian family of their rights, and actions bordering on "modern slavery." IMAGE: Paris Saint-Germain......

Bangladesh Players Were Ready To Play In India, But...

'They made up their mind and decided what they will do before coming into the meeting, and it's not like any decision was taken taking our views into consideration.' IMAGE: Bangladesh T20 Captain......

Jemi And The Real Story Of Indian Sport

What we saw was not just a player finding form; it was a young woman reclaiming belief.Every shot, every sprint between the wickets, every moment of composure was rebellion.A fierce rebellion......

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-Born USA Cricketers Denied India Visa?

Photographs: Kind courtesy Ali Khan/Instagram USA pacer Ali Khan made a big disclosure on social media that he has been denied a visa by India to participate in next month's T20 World Cup.Khan,......