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......

Dal Tadka, Achaari Baingan: What Putin was served at state dinner

From Gucchi Doon Chetin (stuffed morels with Kashmiri walnut chutney) to Achaari Baingan and Yellow Dal Tadka were part of a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for her Russian......

21st century warfare is of ideas, tech and adaptability: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India's "high-impact, short-duration" operational capability was demonstrated by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, while urging air force......

At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

India told the United Nations Security Council that it calls for a 'pragmatic engagement' with the Taliban as New Delhi underlined that a focus on only punitive measures will ensure a 'business as......

Retail Investors Hit 17-Year High In Equity Options

They accounted for 39.1 per cent of the premium paid to trade equity options in September 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Individual investors are more active in equity options,......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X  ......

IPOs increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors: CEA

India’s equity markets may have expanded rapidly, but initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors rather than as engines for raising long-term......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary......

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.' IMAGE: Raj......

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

'We wanted a girl who looked like a doll.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shefali Jariwala/Instagram Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao were the ones who discovered Shefali Jariwala and introduced her to......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

IMAGE: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami finished his campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament with 16 wickets. Photograph: ANI Photo Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane struck a......

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit. IMAGE: Jemimah Rodrigues in action during the ICC women's World Cup semi final......

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

IMAGE: All-rounder Yash Deshmukh is among five players from New South Wales picked in the squad for the multi-format series against India. Photograph: Cricket NSW/Facebook Two cricketers of Indian......

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

IMAGE: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. Photograph: /Daniel Cole/Reuters The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to......

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

  Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.Gill has been named as Suryakumar......