'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

'But this Budget alone will not fix what ails the Indian economy.' IMAGE: People watch the live telecast of Union Budget 2025 at a showroom in Patna, February 1, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo......

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom,......

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.''Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.' IMAGE: Sudhir......

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram. The danger this time is that the overestimation of his deal making capabilities and the......

Growth jitters take a 'byte' out of TCS

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest IT services provider, continue to remain under pressure, hitting a new eight-month low of Rs 3,624.90 intraday on Tuesday......

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In late......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com However, price hikes will help......

Why Is Rakul Laughing?

Samantha explores the Australian wildlife... Kartiks BTS picture with Sreeleela... Aahana feels gratitude... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh channels in her inner......

'Dressed In Sunshine, Floating On Waves'

Sonakshi's mushy post for hubby Zaheer... Vaani's velvet night... Varun's words of wisdom... Photograph: Kind courtesy Ankita Lokhande/Instagram 'Dressed in sunshine, floating on waves.' That's......

10 Cool Summer Hairstyles

With the mercury levels rising, you definitely need a cool hairstyle to make you look fresh. From cute bangs to bobs, Namrata Thakker gives you the perfect looks for summer!   Photograph:......

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

February saw quite a few films releasing in theatres. March is going to be relatively slow though it will end with a bang as Salman Khan's Sikandar arrives on Eid.   The DiplomatRelease date:......

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

After restricting Lucknow Super Giants to 171 for 7 on a tricky Ekana surface in Lucknow, Punjab Kings chased down the target with ease, in 16.2 overs losing just two wickets, on Tuesday, April 1......

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

SCORECARD IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone celebrate after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's easy victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 season-opener at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on......

CSK Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rajasthan Royals opened their account in IPL 2025 with a hard fought win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 30, 2025. After two back-to-back defeats, RR put up an all-round show to subdue......

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

IMAGE: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the national selection trials in Delhi on Monday -- her first competitive event since the Paris Olympic......

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

IMAGE: Matt Henry. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Monday, went on to match legendary Richard Hadlee for the record of most wickets......