Mamdani's success story to inspire generations

Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

As a child of rich British parents in West Bengal's Tollygunge in the late 1930s, Mark Tully was not allowed to socialise with locals. IMAGE: Veteran journalist Mark Tully breathed his last at a......

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

Like the realisation on the failure of development, we have also internalised the failure on democracy, argues Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roadshow in......

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

'Mark had such a profound understanding of India, which was, of course, the land of his birth as well as of his death... He loved India, and lived two-thirds of his life here.' IMAGE: Legendary......

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff For the first half of this year,......

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi. IMAGE: Piyush Pandey's signature......

Why MF Investors Can't Trade on Budget Day

Stock markets will be open on Sunday, February 1, the day Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils the Union Budget for 2026-2027, but mutual fund investors will be locked out. Illustrations:......

Mutual fund SIP inflows surge to Rs 3.34 lakh cr in 2025; contributions peaked in Dec

Mutual fund investment through systematic investment plans (SIPs) has surged to an all-time high of Rs 3.34 lakh crore in 2025, driven by growing investor appetite for disciplined, long-term wealth......

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

In a hope to build a unified national platform for Indian cinema, filmmakers across Indian languages have come together to form the Indian National Cine Academy, INCA. Founded by Vishnu Vardhan......

'I Want To Write The Script Of My Story'

'I didn't have a mentor and came from outside Mumbai. I know people quickly box you into stereotypes because I've had to fight those.' Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff, Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff,......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Jatin-Lalit Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores Jatin-Lalit, their music and their dynamics. Also Read: The......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Nadeem-Shravan Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores Nadeem-Shravan, their music and their dynamics. Also Read: The......

Google bowls a Googly as AI steps into cricket analysis

Google teams up with the ICC to bring AI-powered cricket analysis to fans, as Sundar Pichai pitches Gemini as the newest brain behind the game.   IMAGE: Sundar Pichai, a self-confessed cricket......

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

IMAGE: Serena Williams has not competed since her farewell appearance at the 2022 US Open. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Key Points Serena Williams dodged questions about re-entering the......

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Virat Kohli urged me to give 200 per cent for Delhi; I even follow his fitness regime: Ayush Doseja IMAGE: Ayush Doseja, who made his Ranji Trophy debut against Hyderabad earlier this season,......

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

IMAGE: Dominant India eye sparkling outing from spinners. Photograph: BCCI/X With the series already sealed, India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while......

Will Kishan's Century Push Samson Out Of T20 World Cup XI?

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan celebrates his maiden T20 century in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, January 31, 2026. Photograph: BCCI Indian cricket is not about patience but it's......