RSS not a paramilitary outfit, wrong to see it through BJP lens: Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, and it would also be a huge mistake to try to......

December Is The Rockstar Of Months

As the year winds down, no matter what it may have been, our belief is that the next one will be better, and that is what gives December its edge. It is a month that wraps you in a hug, cradling......

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.' IMAGE: US President......

How Real Heroes Celebrate Diwali

Glimpses of Indian Army personnel celebrating Diwali along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu.   IMAGE: Soldiers burn firecrackers and offer sweets to each other......

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by......

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.   On a......

A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

A car that defined a generation of Indian SUVs, offering a rear seat so comfortable it felt like home. As the Tata Sierra makes a triumphant return as a modern monocoque 5-door on November 15,......

Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: IndianOil

Cooking oil is often discarded after being used for frying at home or in restaurants. IMAGE: Used cooking oil is filtered to remove impurities. Photograph: Emily Chow/Reuters However, a refinery......

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts. IMAGE: A scene from Sinners. Key Points Homebound missed a nomination to the......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

2025's Top 10 Female Performances

In 2025, the top actresses remained absent, the ones who could have commanded strong roles. In any case, great roles for women are not even written in mainstream cinema, but when they get a role......

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

As the year draws to a close, Rediff Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.  ......

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh IMAGE: Punjab celebrates its World Cup heroes Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol. Photographs and videos: ANI/X World Cup-winning......

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

Adithya Ashok is a frequent visitor to India but last year was special as he got to train at the CSK Academy in Chennai. IMAGE: Adithya Ashok has represented the Black Caps in two ODIs and one......

Erigaisi Emulates Vishy Anand With World Blitz Bronze

Arjun Erigaisi is only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the 'Open category'. IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi lost to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek......

Injuries, isolation and Bumrah's advice fuel Shreyanka arc

India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil feels she is starting all over again after a series of injuries saw her sidelined for more than a year, teaching the 23-year-old valuable lessons about life as a......

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

The year 2025 will be remembered as the year the "impossible" became "possible." From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking......