From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released special modules on 'Swadeshi', tracing the movement's journey from 1905 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call towards......

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.   With filmmaker Karan Johar moving the Delhi high court to......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

The textile and apparel sector is India's second-largest employment provider, after agriculture, and it is now caught in a wave of uncertainty following the Donald Trump administration's tariff......

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

Though the oldest Alphas are just turning 15 in 2025, they're already more digitally fluent than any generation before, points out Sandeep Goyal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Move over......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. Photograph: Courtesy, Marico However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the......

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC. Illustration:......

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

IMAGE: Dil Ki Chabi on Kutingg. Jeetendra and his family-backed Balaji Telefilms is focusing on expanding the content slate on its streaming platform Kutingg through micro dramas and long-format......

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arijit Singh/Instagram With India increasingly attracting global artistes, the ministry of information and broadcasting is working to simplify the process of setting up......

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. IMAGE: Zeenat Aman in The Royals. Zeenat Amanullah Khan. Zeenat Aman. Yes, Zeenie baby -- the hottest heroine of the '70s......

'Forget Money. Even Credits Are Missing'

'Session musicians, background singers, and studio instrumentalists fill out the sound of India's biggest hits.''But their names rarely show up on screen.''Their royalties never arrive.''And their......

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

IMAGE: Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches. Photograph: ANI Photo Paint and decor brand Asian Paints has partnered......

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

IMAGE: Sourav Gsnguly is Kabuni's global brand ambassador. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday joined hands with UK-based AI cricket coaching platform Kabuni. "Kabuni......

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB. IMAGE: Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India. Photograph: ANI Photo   Serum Institute of India Chief......

Brands Begin To Circle Around Vaibhav Suryavanshi

'Give him a couple of seasons, a cool head, and some long-term form, and he won't just be in campaigns -- he'll be the campaign.' IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is......

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

IMAGE: Virat Kohli reportedly earned Rs 10–12 crore via MPL. Photograph: BCCI The Indian government’s ban on real-money gaming through the newly introduced Online Gaming Bill could well go......