'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.''Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash......
Voters, it is said, get the government they deserve. On November 23, we will see what voters in Maharashtra choose. Till then, a sense of helplessness and scepticism hangs in the air, notes Ramesh......
When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson.Days......
After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP and a member of the parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, A Raja, on Wednesday accused the panel's chairman Jagdambika Pal of violating norms by......
'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......
Among major economies, India in FY23 recorded the steepest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, climbing 6.1 per cent, with China trailing close behind at 5.2 per cent, according to the......
Roughly 40% of this projected outlay is expected to go towards emerging industries, including green hydrogen, clean energy, semiconductors, and electric vehicles. Illustration: Uttam......
'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......
Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The number of domestic routes in India with no competition surged from 55.2 per......
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......
Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......
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They've got talent. They've got determination. They're here to stay. There's been a steady rise of Gen Z actors trying their luck in showbiz. And what makes their breakout an even bigger deal is......
It’s on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests, giving Arun perfectly good reason to gloat, ‘Is picture ka hero main......
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......
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......
'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.''He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from......
Gaikwad leads strong Maharashtra response after Iyer's ton lifts Mumbai IMAGE: RUturaj Gaikwad celebrate with team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an unbeaten 80 to lead a......
IMAGE: Rohit Sharma bowled by Tim Southee. Photograph: BCCI The Indian cricket team hit a new low in Test cricket when they were dismissed for 46 by New Zealand in overcast conditions at the M......