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Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of Western Ghats, has passed away in Pune after a brief illness, family sources said on Thursday. IMAGE: Gadgil played a......

Halt 'flawed' SIR or risk mass disenfranchisement, Mamata warns EC

Sharpening her attack on the Election Commission, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to halt the "arbitrary and flawed" SIR in the state, warning that its......

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday cancelled affiliation of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur citing "gross violation" of student safety norms after a 9-year-old girl died allegedly by......

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.' IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump......

G RAM-G replaces MGNREGA after President's assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA and has a provision for 125......

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.' Kindly note the image have only been published for......

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

The XUV 7XO comes with high tech features, comfort and safety but it will be interesting to see if 7XO can match the popularity of the XUV700 which it has replaced, writes Hemant Waje/Rediff.com......

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......

Centre proposes allowing captive miners to sell surplus mineral output

The Centre has proposed allowing captive mine owners to sell minerals in the open market after meeting the requirement of their linked end-use plants, as part of a broader overhaul of mineral......

'Listing Does Not Alter Our Investment Philosophy'

'We operate in an economy that is structurally positioned for long-term growth. As market levels rise over time, our AUM grows in line.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff India is a market where......

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

IMAGE: Skipper Narayan Jagadeesan smashed a brilliant 126-ball 139 as Tamil Nadu ended Kerala's hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.......

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

IMAGE: The highlight of India's middle distance runner Jinson Johnson's career is the gold medal win in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

The 40-year-okd has strong familial ties and cultural connection to India, often visiting Kolkata and enjoying Indian food. IMAGE: Now a prominent commentator, Isa Guha was the first woman of......

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

'Asking players to prepare for multiple roles in the same game makes run-scoring more complicated, and that's where India are missing a trick.' IMAGE: Axar Patel's cautious run-a-ball 21 failed to......

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

IMAGE: Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the third Asian and 25th overall to breach the 90m mark when he broke the barrier at the Doha Diamond League in May this year. Photograph: Ibraheem......