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The Defining News Stories of 2025

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising......

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......

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......

'Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos

Three houses, three autorickshaws and a chauffeur-driven car. One would think these belonged to a jeweller from Indore's Sarafa Bazaar, not a leprosy-afflicted man, who moves around inconspicuously......

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,......

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:......

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......

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......

Why Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

India was being evaluated for a potential weight of around 1 per cent in the index, an allocation that could have translated into $25 billion of inflows, spread over roughly 10 months.......

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

IMAGE: Zoya Afroz, Emraan Hashmi, Amruta Khanvilkar at the Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web launch event in Mumbai, January 7, 2026. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Walking into the launch of Netflix's......

'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......

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......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Husnlal Bhagatram Story

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

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......

8 Years On... Virushka's Lovely Love Story

IMAGE: 'Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma: Still going strong...' Photograph: RCB/X Eight years ago today, on December 11, 2017, India watched in awe as Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli broke the Internet......

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

'Around 130 to 150 journalists applied this year, but none received accreditation.' IMAGE: A defiant Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for next month's T20 World Cup in India......

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

The family's lawyer, Lola Dubois, accused Lucas Hernandez and Victoria Tray of depriving the Columbian family of their rights, and actions bordering on "modern slavery." IMAGE: Paris Saint-Germain......

Jemi And The Real Story Of Indian Sport

What we saw was not just a player finding form; it was a young woman reclaiming belief.Every shot, every sprint between the wickets, every moment of composure was rebellion.A fierce rebellion......