Govt moves to ease business rules, tables Jan Vishwas Bill in LS

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, which seeks to decriminalise certain minor offences to promote ease of living and business, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday and......

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu graces the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2025, in New......

Why So Much Hatred For English?

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. questions Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Why does the......

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals,......

'TCS Can Survive Without H-1B Visas'

'We sent just 500 people from India to the US on H-1B visas. There is no dependence on H-1B visas.' India's largest information technology services provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has......

India's shrimp exports hit by US tariffs, UK FTA offers slim relief

India’s shrimp sector was pushed into uncertainty following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported into the US from India. Photograph: Sahiba......

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Russian shipments averaged 1.67 million barrels per day in January compared to 1.48 million bpd in December and 1.53 million bpd a year earlier. IMAGE: A model of a pump jack is seen in front of......

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

Since 2008, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is running a star rating programme, under which electric equipment are rated according to their efficiency. This in turn helps the consumers save......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.' IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty with Dharmendra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram After......

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor in Tezaab. Aditya Pancholi has claimed that he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab. The role eventually went to Anil......

'Love You, Baazigar O Baazigar'

'60 ka lagta nahi hai vaise tu kahin se. Shakal se 40, akal se 120 ;)' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Shah Rukh Khan preferred a quiet 60th celebration on November 2, even as......

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

IMAGE: Kalyan Chaubey expressed surprise at 11 ISL clubs urging it to urgently bring the ‘current situation’ of Indian football to the attention of the Supreme Court before which a case......

Ambani newlyweds root for India in Paris

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani poses for a group picture with Indian athletes at India House, in Paris on Wednesday. Photograph: ANI Reliance Industries chairman......

'With my Hero my captain!'

Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy Vignesh Shivan/Instagram Vignesh Shivan, known for his entertaining Tamil movies, delighted fans with a captivating social media update. Taking to his Instagram......