'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness,......

Jan Suraaj Party heading for whitewash, promises 'serious review'

Jan Suraaj Party spokesperson Pavan K Varma on Friday said the party would undertake a "serious review" of its performance in the Bihar assembly elections after early trends showed Prashant......

Suspended Kerala Cong MLA defies party, attends assembly

In his first public appearance post suspension from the party, Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil attended the Kerala Assembly session on Monday, but claimed his action was not in defiance against the......

Russia Oil Imports Up In Oct

After a three-month slowdown, India's oil imports (already landed) from Russia bounced back in the first 15 days of October to 1.8 million barrels per day. Photograph: Bing Guan/Reuters   Owing......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Equity market investors would track global trends, foreign fund movement and quarterly earnings in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Stock......

Stocks of domestic-facing firms lag despite tariff-related hedge calls

To shield against US President Donald Trump’s tariff shock, analysts have been advising investors to focus on stocks of domestic-oriented companies, rather than export-centric ones, to minimise......

Succession Vacuum Fuels Family Feuds In India Inc

Unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms. IMAGE: Karisma Kapoor with Sunjay Kapoor. Photograph: Rediff......

When Maharani Season 4 Will Premiere...

IMAGE: The poster of Maharani Season 4.   Political drama series Maharani will return with its fourth season on Sony LIV on November 7. The new season promises higher stakes, fiercer battles, and......

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic; as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'......

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.''I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.' IMAGE: Salman Khan, Tiku Talsania and......

Sabar Bonda Review: A Rare Gem

Sabar Bonda is a tender, and exquisitely crafted slice-of-life drama that taps into universal human desire of making a meaningful connection with another human being, observes Mayur Sanap. In......

Kohli rules out Test return, vows to stick to ODIs!

'That's how it is going to be. I am just playing one format of the game.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli smashed a record-extending 52nd ODI to guide India to a 17-run win in the series opener against South......

'Big Call': Maxwell Pulls Out Of IPL 2026 Auction!

'It's a big call, and one I make with a lot of gratitude for everything this league has given me.' IMAGE: That Glenn Maxwell is no longer an attractive commodity in the IPL market was evident......

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

Irfan moved to Mumbai in 2017 with little more than a dream in his backpack. To make ends meet, he held various jobs, including waiting tables and working at a sushi restaurant, while squeezing in......

'Age just a number for Kohli and Rohit'

With both batters set to be around 39 during the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, their future remains a hot talking point. IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have stepped away from Tests and......

PICS: Proteas in box seat as India stare at series defeat

At stumps, Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav were at the crease with India requiring another 522 runs to win and level the two-Test series. SCORECARD   IMAGE: Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket of......