Pune varsity drops 'Voice of Devendra' contest after protest

The Savitribai Phule Pune University has withdrawn the notification for an elocution competition under the title Voice of Devendra after the National Students Union of India, the Congress's student......

Northeast parties to join hands for single political entity

Leaders from four different parties of the northeast, including Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party president Conrad Sangma, on Tuesday announced that they would form a single......

'Never thought students would be killed for raising their voice'

'It feels like the country is being torn apart' 'When your country suffers, you feel helpless sitting far away. The violence was tragic, but I hope the protests open the way for something positive'......

Important stanzas of Vande Mataram were dropped: Modi

In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said important stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram were dropped in 1937 which sowed the seeds of partition and......

India a 'stabilising force';can withstand external shocks: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the world is facing "profound imbalances" in trade and energy security, and is undergoing a structural transformation, with India standing out as......

Will festive season bring cheers to India's housing sector after 3 weak quarters?

After three straight quarters of decline, India’s housing market is pinning hopes on the ongoing festival season to revive sales momentum. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While 2025 may......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

CCI to NCLAT: No player close to WhatsApp in terms of revenue, assets

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that no internet intermediary could come close to WhatsApp in terms of revenues as well......

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty. Sachin Dev Burman created much magic with his scores for Bimal......

National Awards: 'Wanted A Good Picture To Hang At Home'

IMAGE: Vikrant Massey and wife Sheetal Thakur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheetal Thakur/Instagram Moments before he received his maiden National Film Award for Best Actor, Vikrant Massey said his......

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho.......

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.''Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.''Telugu has given me the most fame......

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.' IMAGE: Mansi Singh won the women's singles title at the Mangalore India International Challenge. Photograph: Kind......

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

'Once we had Mandira Bedi, who shot a commercial for a famous diamond brand. The entire endorsement money that she got, she gave it to the WCAI and we arranged for air tickets for India's tour of......

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny. IMAGE: From Kapil Dev at Lord's in 1983 to M S Dhoni......

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

IMAGE: Shafali Verma turned doubt into destiny as India lifted their first-ever women's World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters   A week ago, she was playing domestic T20s in Surat. On......

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

IMAGE: The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup. Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy BCCI Women/X Team songs have long been a part of......