Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India. IMAGE: Dadabhai Naoroji. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons......

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions' IMAGE: Former......

Govt revokes nod for Turkish firm Celebi's airport services; DIAL ends ties

Aviation watchdog BCAS on Thursday revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the "interest of national security", days after Turkiye backed......

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its “own uniquely burdensome” testing and certification requirements in sectors such as chemicals, telecom products, and medical devices, making it "difficult or costly"......

IT Firms Brace For DPDP With Minimal Disruption

'The impact will be minimal and it will only increase compliance cost on consent, data flows, localisation timelines, internal audits, data mapping, and new tooling.' Kindly note that this......

GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy

Noting that recent uncertainties created by global tariffs have not impacted the Indian economy severely, Anuradha Thakur, secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said the central government is......

Which is the new battleground in tax disputes?

In October 2024, Jindal Stainless challenged a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice in the Delhi high court. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com It was about corporate guarantees issued to related......

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

'The hearing is not adversarial but inquisitorial in nature -- it allows Sebi to examine the context, the strategy, and the intent behind the trades, particularly when algorithmic and expiry-day......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.''The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.' IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. In the final phase of his life, Om Puri......

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

'I tell all the young cricketers to try and play golf, hit the ball, see how you feel.' IMAGE: Both Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have trained extensively under Yuvraj Singh. Photograph: BCCI......

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

  IMAGE: His knee heavily strapped, Mohammed Shami had a long outing in the nets on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Johns/X As Team India gathered for their white-ball series opener......

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar is handy with the bat lower down the order. Photograph: BCCI......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours IMAGE: Fans display banners outside Camp Nou, Barcelona. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Spanish prosecutors have filed a......