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Father donates kidney to save social media influencer

A father's love has rewritten the destiny of 21-year-old social media influencer Cuty Mendiratta, who is now recovering after receiving a life-saving kidney from her father. Image used only for......

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.' IMAGE: Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. Photograph: ANI Photo For months, the......

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistani Army......

Not Delhi, but this Indian city tops pollution chart: Report

Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all......

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

Does it make sense to invest in power stocks?

Utilities in the power sector present an interesting investment case at this moment. Most power stocks have lost substantial ground in the past 12 months. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff FY25......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC. Illustration:......

Noel vs Mehli: Power struggle breaks out in Tata Trusts

Tata Trusts, which exerts decisive influence over India's most valuable conglomerate through its about 66 per cent stake of Tata Sons, finds itself in the midst of infighting among its trustees......

How Brands Can Connect with Gen Alpha

Though the oldest Alphas are just turning 15 in 2025, they're already more digitally fluent than any generation before, points out Sandeep Goyal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Move over......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

'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......

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Revolver Rita doesn't use its comic potential to its fullest and ends up a passable comedy that could have used more bite, observes Arjun Menon. Revolver Rita has an interesting enough story to......

'My Films Are Meant For Paisa Vasool Cinema'

'For me, the real victory is when people buy a ticket, sit in a theatre, and connect with the story.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. "At the end of the day,......

The Trial 2 Review: Circus Of Plots

What you get is a predictable, conventional story salvaged only by powerful performances from both the lead and the supporting cast, observes Divya Nair. It's been two years since Kajol made her......

'Crazy win': AB hails SA, KP fumes at 'modern batting'

'Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas I'm speechless' IMAGE: South Africa claimed their first Test victory on Indian soil since 2010. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X South Africa’s......

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

'Who was supposed to be the ICC president today? None other than Sourav Ganguly. He may not have become one now, but I strongly believe that one day he definitely will' IMAGE: Jay Shah's elevation......

Street-smart, tough: Manhas takes charge as BCCI chief

'He was always a people's person. Don't forget he had been a Delhi captain in a team that had a lot of big stars, India players. They played under him and he managed them fairly well.' IMAGE:......

Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico after US deportation

IMAGE: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, the son of a legendary former World champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, was detained by US immigration authorities shortly after losing in a sold-out match to American......

'Australia can assist India in Olympic sports'

Australia is known for its strong and vibrant sports culture and the country has consistently produced legends across disciplines, something India still lacks. IMAGE: Steve Waugh is venturing into......