'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It is said that over 57 million people are living with......

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

India still looks 'saare jahan se accha' from space, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said on Sunday, wrapping up his 18-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS) reprising the words used by his......

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

'If the BJP seriously addresses employment, examination integrity and systemic corruption, they might salvage their position. Otherwise, they are heading toward serious trouble in 2027.' IMAGE:......

'Where Are We Today, And Are We Moving Towards A Better Tomorrow?'

'You don't have to lose your identity to be part of the Congress. You can be who you are as long as you believe in the core principle of strong citizenry and nation-building through that concept.'......

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Kindly note this illustration is generated using ChatGPT and is only posted for representational purposes. Banks and shadow banks have announced a range of offers for the festivals, hoping the......

Bajaj Group get CCI's nod to acquire Allianz's 26% stake in insurance JVs

Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday cleared Bajaj Group's proposed acquisition of a 26 per cent stake each in its insurance joint ventures, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life......

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

India’s mergers & acquisitions (M&As) market recorded deals worth $45.44 billion in the first half of 2025, up nearly 3.3 per cent from a year ago, even as ultra large-ticket transactions......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

'The war scenes in which Indian soldiers fight fearlessly and the powerful dialogues are meant to make the audience proud of the loyalty and valour of Indian soldiers,' observes Deepa Gahlot. Back......

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

IMAGE: Dil Ki Chabi on Kutingg. Jeetendra and his family-backed Balaji Telefilms is focusing on expanding the content slate on its streaming platform Kutingg through micro dramas and long-format......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf. On July 15, 2013, India's telegram service shut down after 163 years. In the days......

'A bit soft...' Saina drops blunt view on young crop

'Me and Sindhu were a bit more aggressive and powerful. By the time we were 18, we already had very good results at the highest level.' IMAGE: According to Saina Nehwal, India's new crop of......

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

The tournament kicks off in Goa on Saturday with Kolkata's two heavyweights in action in Group A. IMAGE: Defending champions FC Goa are drawn in Group B along with Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United......

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

'My request to Babar Azam and Rizwan is that if you feel your respect is not intact, then consider retiring from international cricket.' IMAGE: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were not picked in......

Did Gautam Gambhir Just Smile AND Dance?

IMAGE: A screengrab of Gautam Gambhir's rare moment of joy with Navjot Singh Sidhu.   Dubai's international stadium roared in celebration as India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but......

Rohit reveals dance move inspired by Chahal, Kuldeep

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma’s walk during the T20 World Cup victory ceremony is still the talk of the town. Photograph: BCCI/X Following their thrilling T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket......