Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

Fog crash: She saved her kids, then vanished in flames

Gulzari made several rounds of multiple hospitals throughout the day, searching for her sister-in-law, Parvati. IMAGE: People gather at the spot as several buses and cars catch fire following a......

'Marathi Votes Alone Won't Save Thackerays'

'This is purely transactional politics -- there exists no family reunion as such.' IMAGE: Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray along with MNS President Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, July 5, 2025.......

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......

Deposit Rate Cuts Tough For Banks As Govt Retains Small Savings Rates

'The government's decision to keep interest rates unchanged on small savings schemes will certainly constrain banks' ability to cut deposit rates further.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Banks......

Switch To LNG May Save India $1 Bn

Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo India could save $1 billion in crude oil imports annually if the country switches 10 per cent......

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo Citing public interest, the Delhi high court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences......

India's household debt rises to 41.3% of GDP, above 5-yr avg

India’s household debt climbed to 41.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of March 2025, marking a sustained rise from its five-year average of 38.3 per cent, with......

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

'The Dhamaal director wanted an innocent guy who's still like a child. He hinted that my voice was very strong.''I worked it out: I got this dungarees look, made him slouch, got rid of the bass in......

Meghalaya, Through Fatima's Eyes

Fatima Sana Shaikh is spellbound by Meghalaya's beauty. On a recent trip to India's cloud-kissed state, she shared pictures and wrote, 'When I let Meghalaya slow me down, where misty mornings,......

'Save Indian football...' Chhetri & Co appeal to FIFA

'Indian football governance is no longer able to fulfil its responsibilities. We are now staring at a permanent paralysis. This is the last-ditch effort to save what we can.'   IMAGE: Several......

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

‘Michael is an excellent coach and knows exactly what it takes to win at Manchester United’ IMAGE: Michael Carrick faces an immediate baptism of fire with his first match being the derby......

'England need a miracle to save Ashes'

'I still believe there's an opportunity for us. It won't be easy. We're going to need something magical' IMAGE: England, who have suffered 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0 defeats in their last three series Down......

AC Milan survive Como scare; Barcelona cruise

Rabiot double lifts Milan to victory IMAGE: Adrien Rabiot celebrates scoring AC Milan's second goal with team-mates. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters AC Milan came from behind to earn a 3-1......

Real Madrid stunned by 2nd division club in Copa del Rey

'We've hit rock bottom; we've been knocked out by a second division team.'   IMAGE: Albacete's Javi Villar celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Madrid in their Copa del Rey, Round of......