Lok Sabha to discuss Vande Mataram, electoral reforms next week

The Lok Sabha will take up a debate on the 150th anniversary of National Song 'Vande Mataram' on Monday and on electoral reforms on Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.......

Will rid West Bengal of 'jungle raj' next: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the National Democratic Alliance win in Bihar as a vote for pro-people governance and vowed to throw out 'jungle raj' from West Bengal, saying the......

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

In a major upgrade of its passport-related system, the government has introduced a next-generation "e-passport" that combines both paper and electronic elements, a step that also seeks to detect......

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Twenty-five-year-old Vikas Kumar, a science graduate from a local college, drives an autorickshaw for a living. But he hopes the next Bihar government in place following the current elections will......

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

After completion of its mandatory tender offer in Fortis Healthcare and Fortis Malar Hospitals, Malaysian he­alth care giant IHH Healthcare is aiming to add 2,000 beds in a bid to double down on......

'We May See Fewer IPO In Next Samvat'

'The primary market's rhythm mirrors investor confidence. While sentiment may appear cautious, it reflects maturity, not weakness.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Primary markets witnessed a......

Debt reduction, joint venture benefits positive for JSW Steel

JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL) has announced a restructuring that unlocks value from Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) and changes the balance-sheet. IMAGE: Sajjan Jindal, managing director of JSW......

IPO wave big validation of tech ecosystem: SoftBank exec

SoftBank’s early India bets are beginning to deliver. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Japanese investor, which clocked nearly 5.4x returns on Lenskart and chose to stay invested in......

Saregama To Invest This Much In Bhansali Productions

IMAGE: Aditi Rao Hydari, Pratibha Ranta, Manisha Koirala, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Richa Chadha in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Saregama India, a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Tuesday......

Take This COOL Bollywood Quiz!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's that time of the week again when you test your inner filmi keeda with our fun, FUN Bollywood quiz. All you have......

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharma Productions/Instagram Neeraj Ghaywan's film Homebound has been shortlisted and moved to the next round of voting in the Best International Feature Film category......

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

IMAGE: Actor Mira Sorvino posted a picture with Rob Reiner, with her tribute: 'I am in absolute shock. Rob Reiner was a legend and a kind, brilliant man, a wonderful actor to work opposite on......

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

IMAGE: Sri Lanka had beaten India to win the Asia Cup T20 tournament in July last year. Photograph: Asian Women's Council/X The Indian women's team will take on Sri Lanka in a five-match T20I......

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

IMAGE: LSG finished seventh in IPL 2025, with six wins and eight losses as they failed to qualify for the play-offs. Photograph: BCCI South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow......

Shami's IPL future: Where will the veteran play next?

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami is still waiting to regain his spot in the national team. Photograph: BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have agreed to trade veteran seamer Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super......

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

'The Ajitpal Singh-led 1975 team was unique. The only goal was to win the title for the country.' IMAGE: The Indian hockey team won its first and only World Cup title on March 15, 1975 in Kuala......

Ahead of T20 WC, SL bring on board former India fielding coach

IMAGE: R Sridhar's appointment will be effective from December 11 to March 10, 2026. Photograph: R Sridhar/Instagram Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday appointed former India fielding coach R......