Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: Punjab ministers meet Indians who were deported from......

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.' IMAGE: A USA military aircraft with Indian deportees lands in Amritsar, February 5, 2025.......

Not feasibl to...: SC disposes of PIL on mob lynching

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was not feasible to micro-manage cases of of mob lynching while sitting in Delhi and disposed of a plea raising related concerns, particularly cow vigilantism......

What's next for AAP after Delhi rout

Hailed by its supporters as "India's fastest-growing political start-up," the Aam Aadmi Party faces the biggest existential crisis in its over 10 year vintage marked by successive thumping wins.......

Accenture, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech top 2025 Brand Finance IT Services ranking

India has secured the second position, contributing 36 per cent of the total brand value, a significant achievement fuelled by a 14 per cent increase in brand value, according to Brand Finance 2025......

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   "Accept that......

Impact of Trump's presidency to be short-lived on Indian rupee: SBI

The Indian rupee may experience some volatility in the early days of Donald Trump’s presidency, but it is likely to stabilise soon after, a report by the State Bank of India (SBI) said on......

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay.com   India is set to exceed 900 million Internet users by 2025, with a......

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tumisu/Pixabay.com......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

IMAGE: The ICC Champions Trophy returns after a gap of eight years as Pakistan hosts the ninth edition of tournament, starting in Karachi on Wednesday. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters The......

BMP monitor an 'X factor' at Freestyle Chess

'This introduction that has now been in place for sometime could well give that additional flavour for the chess players as they will be able to guess the pressure that a certain player is feeling......

Did India Mismanage Bumrah's Workload?

IMAGE: With a staggering 32 wickets across five Tests at an average of just 13.06, including three five-wicket hauls, Jasprit Bumrah earned the Player of the Series award. Photograph: ICC/X......

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

IMAGE: The circumstances surrounding Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement have sparked widespread speculation. Photograph: BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin's recent retirement marks the beginning of a......

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

IMAGE: On home soil, Steve Smith's value is striking; Australia have never lost a Test in which he has scored a century. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters While India frets about Virat Kohli's lean......