From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released special modules on 'Swadeshi', tracing the movement's journey from 1905 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call towards......

'Inadvertent': Reliance withdraws Op Sindoor trademark application

Reliance Industries Ltd has withdrawn its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' -- the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan -- stating that it was inadvertently filed......

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.' IMAGE: Maratha activists protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, September 1, 2025, here......

Reliance Brands targets acquisitions for growth

Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail, will focus on brand partnerships and creating brand portfolios to make its presence felt in the Indian branded apparel sector. The company is......

Reliance Brands' plans more new stores

Reliance Brands, a group company of Reliance Industries, began operations two years earlier to launch premium-to-luxury domestic and international brands and also set up retail stores for them.......

Which Sectors Bore FPI Brunt In 2025?

FPIs net sold equities worth Rs 1.7 trillion in 2025 -- the highest annual net sale on record. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out the most from......

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.......

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. IMAGE: Zeenat Aman in The Royals. Zeenat Amanullah Khan. Zeenat Aman. Yes, Zeenie baby -- the hottest heroine of the '70s......

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol’s fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap. At one point in Maa, a......

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Babil’s palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout’s plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma. What’s destroying our body, messing our......

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.' IMAGE: Rajinikanth......

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden Indian Premier League title, June 3, 2025. Photograph: BCCI   The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6......

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

IMAGE: Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches. Photograph: ANI Photo Paint and decor brand Asian Paints has partnered......

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate RCB's winning the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi stadium in......

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

"It's brilliant. You look at what the IPL has done, forget cricket, in sport in general, the growth it's achieved in 18 short years. It's nothing short of phenomenal."  IMAGE: Players of Oval......

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Temptation of quick success, lack of awareness sinking wrestling in doping menace IMAGE: (Images used for representational purpose only) Students wrestle during a bout, in the training room at the......