Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the BJP national president, the youngest ever to occupy the top party post at a time when the saffron party seeks to further......

'Priyanka Gandhi is a national leader, not confined to UP alone'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will continue to feature prominently in all Congress campaigns in Uttar Pradesh but she is a national leader and not confined to the state alone, Uttar Pradesh Congress......

Kerala probes students singing RSS song on Vande Bharat's maiden run

The Kerala government on Sunday ordered a probe into the singing of an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh song by school students onboard the newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express from Ernakulam to......

Kerala student asked to remove hijab quits school

Parents of a student prevented from wearing hijab in a Church-run school in Kochi have decided to transfer her elsewhere citing 'stress', while the institution welcomed her to continue pursuing......

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

Businesses are testing new markets, tapping into domestic demand, and pushing the government for relief. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports to the US has......

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current......

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Asrani in Sholay.   I......

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

'This movie is not a reminder of the disaster we went through. It's a reminder of how we survived it.' IMAGE: Tovino Thomas in 2018. Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas's film 2018, which released on......

Top stars, 'desi' talent gear up to set SMAT on fire

The tournament will be played in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow.  IMAGE: Hardik Pandya has been out of action since suffering a quadricep injury during Asia Cup in September.......

SA star in exchange for Samson! RR, DC ready for swap?

In addition to Stubbs, the Royals also demanded an uncapped player, but the request was turned down by DC, the report said. IMAGE: Sanju Samson had spent two seasons in Delhi Capitals (then Delhi......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

Teen Som Kumar only Indian with European club contract

19-year-old joins Slovenian Club NK Radomlje IMAGE: After spending a season with ISL club Kerala Blasters, Goalkeeper Som Kumar signed up for Slovenian club NK Radomlje. Photograph: Kind......

Ranji: Rahul boost for Karnataka in must-win game

Karnataka need to win with a bonus point win against table-toppers Haryana in their final league match to advance to the quarter-finals. IMAGE: This will be K L Rahul's first Ranji Trophy match......