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'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.' IMAGE: The Bateshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh. All photographs: Kind courtesy KK Muhammed/Facebook "If India......

Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he did not authorise the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in schools, saying there should be no outside dictation......

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......

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep......

FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian who killed woman, son

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of an Indian woman and......

Coming Soon! Prada's Made in India Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform. IMAGE: Kolhapuri chappals were spotted at the Prada Spring-Summer 2026......

'India Reasserting Control Over Digital Economy'

'What we are seeing today is India stepping into its digital confidence, not as a follower but a leader.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Calling Indian enterprises' drive to adopt......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In......

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes.He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the......

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide.When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear.Not every banker has......

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Asrani in Sholay. I......

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government will move a proposal to rename Mustafabad village in Lakhimpur Kheri district as 'Kabirdham', asserting that the change......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

IMAGE: India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Test captain Shubman Gill will be a confident duo, having levelled the series 1-1 at Edgbaston earlier this week. Photograph: BCCI Indian head coach......

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Minimum of 10 to 15 years of coaching experience at the elite youth and senior level football has been listed as a basic requirement. IMAGE: India played eight matches under Manolo Marquez and......

How Tamil Nadu churn out top-tier chess talents

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu government on Thursday organised a function to felicitate chess players from the state who excelled at various global championships recently. Photograph: Sports Development......