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Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it......

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

Jharkhand witnessed a voter turnout of 68 per cent on Wednesday in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting in the second and final phase ended, officials said. IMAGE: Voters show......

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

Mumbai, infamous for its voter apathy, stepped out to exercise its franchise on Wednesday. Election day was preceded by calls from concerned citizens' groups appealing for increased voter......

There's Something Special About Voting Day!

It is that one day in our life as citizens that truly brings us together, regardless of who we vote for. It is that day when we stand alongside, help each other and be a community of shared goals......

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah during a rally in support of BJP......

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

A group of onion traders gathered at the Pimpalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), near Nashik, to inspect one of the season’s final harvests of red onions as they look to......

692 Stocks Move Into Bear Territory

The sharp pullback in mid and smallcap stocks signals a cooling-off period in segments that previously attracted considerable investor interest. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Over......

Better demand trends upgrade Indian Hotels to prfit suite

After a quiet April-June quarter in 2024-25 (FY25), the operational and financial performance of India’s largest listed hotel company, Indian Hotels Company, clearly rebounded in the......

Two reasons why rural FMCG basket is expanding

Digital platforms are playing an increasingly vital role in reaching and engaging consumers. From payments and e-commerce to gaming and lifestyle content, the digital landscape is expanding......

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18’s media and JioCinema......

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma. Three immigrant women from different......

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Trust Bollywood to know how to mix work with a bit of fun. The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.......

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.''I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with......

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Mayur Sanap was watched Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the end of its first week run. He found himself drawn to......

Your November OTT Watchlist, Right Here

So much to watch on OTT this November! Joginder Tuteja lists them so that you don't miss out! Despicable Me 4Where to Watch? Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: November 5 The Despicable Me......

Why Ashwin, Jadeja Were Dropped

IMAGE: India dropped Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the Perth Test. Photograph: BCCI/X India opted to bat first after winning the toss in the first Test at the Optus stadium in......

'Stay calm or...': Shastri warns Gambhir

Stay calm, avoid knee-jerk reactions: Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir has been recently labelled "prickly" by a few former Australian......

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

'India will be pretty certain of what team they're going to play (in Perth). They've known for a while that Rohit probably wasn't going to be here' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is on paternity leave and......

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal is eager to make his mark in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

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