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From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

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. IMAGE: Zohran......

When America's 'King' Met Japan's Emperor

Glimpses of US President Donald John Trump's arrival in Tokyo, for the second stop on his Asia tour, October 27, 2025. IMAGE: Donald Trump arrives at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Photograph:......

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.''Relying on America has become a big problem.' IMAGE: United States President Donald Trump.......

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

'The battle for brain power among Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla and newer AI companies is fierce.''Given the race for AI with China, these companies will find it hard......

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

'What the Americans want is to destabilise Iran. For destabilising Iran, you need access.'One access is through Iraq. The other access is through Pakistan.' IMAGE: United States President Donald......

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude from late November, following new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21. IMAGE: A well head and a drilling rig in an......

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been......

Oil companies breathe easy as Saudi cuts LPG price

Saudi Arabia's steep cut in LPG benchmark prices has pushed India's household LPG underrecoveries to their lowest level in over two years, slashing oil companies' losses from Rs 200-250 per......

Will AI Mania Provoke Market Meltdown?

'The danger is that when the music stops, the fall will be sudden, faster, and deeper than anyone expects,' warns Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff America's stock market,......

Venture funding slowed in Sep qtr; exit activity at 7-year high

Venture funding in India slowed in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, though exit activity surged to a seven-year high, according to Venture Pulse from KPMG Private......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

The Kyunkii...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi appearance mark Bill Gates' second appearance on a show after his cameo in the American show The Big Bang Theory. IMAGE: Alliance for Global Good Gender......

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.''That is also the......

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Monday announced 100 percent tariffs on movies made outside the country, in a move likely to impact the Indian film industry. IMAGE: File image......

Cash Windfall Awaits Harmanpreet & Co If They Beat SA!

The BCCI is likely to reward the squad with same amount that was given to the Rohit Sharma-led team after winning the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year. IMAGE: The Women in Blue will take on......

Messi to assess fitness as he targets 2026 WC

'I’m really eager because it's a World Cup. We're coming off winning the last one, and being able to defend it on the field again is spectacular because it’s always a dream to play with the......

Messi extends Inter Miami contract to 2028

'He's still as committed as he's ever been and he still wants to win.' IMAGE: Lionel Messi has given no hint to his possible retirement, saying that age would not be a factor. Photograph: Steve......

Iranian women set to attend men's football game!

'This is an encouraging development following last December's Iranian top-flight match... in Isfahan, where 45,000 women and girls were in attendance, and 2023's Tehran Derby when 3,000 women and......

Messi's Kerala visit in November postponed

IMAGE: Lionel Messi's individual tour to India in December is still on. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Argentina's World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi's trip to Kerala for a friendly match has......