From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released special modules on 'Swadeshi', tracing the movement's journey from 1905 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call towards......

GST Rate Cut Paints India's Art Landscape In Brighter Colours

'High taxes have kept away art collectors who will now embrace the new GST.' IMAGE: An exhibition of Lata Mangeshkar paintings at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal. Photograph: ANI Photo With the revised......

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India. IMAGE: Dadabhai Naoroji. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons......

Whatever is made here, don't import: RSS chief Bhagwat

'Whatever is necessary for life and is not made in your country, we will import it from outside.' IMAGE: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses an event to mark 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak......

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.''Then, if something happens to one business, it......

Adani is the world's biggest wealth gainer: Hurun list

The cumulative wealth of 284 Indian billionaires is a third of the country's GDP, a report said on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo Gautam Adani, who helms the conglomerate headquartered in......

Govt keen to make India's auto sector No.1 globally: Gadkari

The government is working to make India's automobile industry number one in the world within five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Photograph: Reuters Inaugurating the......

Roshni Nadar: World's 5th Richest Woman

India now has 284 billionaires, 13 more than last year, maintaining its position as the third-largest dollar-billionaire hub globally, after the US and China. IMAGE: Roshni Nadar Malhotra,......

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla.''The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her.''When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the......

'It's Time We Purge This Filth'

'The fear of social stigma and career sabotage has kept a lid on the dark underbelly of many professions and unfortunately, the film industry has its skeletons too.''It's imperative we make our......

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

'When you are someone's kid, you get easier access to the industry.''People will meet you, maybe even give you a first opportunity out of goodwill.''But at the end of the day, it's business.'......

Gavaskar's Warning For World Champions

'In India, advertisers, and brands and individuals are quick to jump on the bandwagon and try and get free publicity for themselves on the shoulders of the winners.' IMAGE: November 2, 2025: The......

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

IPL giants Mumbai Indians have now expanded their presence to leagues in the UK, UAE, South Africa, and USA. IMAGE: Oval Invincibles became the sixth team under RIL's management, joining Mumbai......

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

IMAGE: Shane Watson enjoyed a stellar IPL career spanning 12 years from 2008-2020, having played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: Kolkata......

Aus series will be barometer of Kohli, Rohit's readiness for 2027 WC

'India is much stronger in white ball than the red ball. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli… they know that these youngsters are pushing them.'   IMAGE: India's experienced duo Virat Kohli and Rohit......

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

IMAGE: Alana King will be vital to Australia's World Cup title defence. Photograph: Peter Meecham/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Australian captain Alyssa Healy is confident her team will......