Patriarchy didn't stop Indira from becoming PM: Sitharaman

If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

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......

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

What Are New RBI Governor's Challenges?

'Challenge is basically near-term growth as the outlook has turned a bit adverse.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra during the 54th GST Council......

FDI inflows in India cross $1 trillion

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key......

IT hiring expected to grow by 10-12% in next 6 months

IT services hiring is expected to grow 10-12 per cent in the next six months following rapid evolution of technology which is reshaping industries and economies worldwide, a report said on......

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Retail investors have become a force to reckon with in the last 10 years with their ownership of Indian equities rising 800 basis points, or 8 per cent, to 23.4 per cent during this period,......

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

IMAGE: 17-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi, who shoots with her legs as she was born without arms, will be the youngest Indian athlete at Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Photograph: Sheetal......

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache IMAGE: Manu Bhaker signed off from Paris Olympics as the first-ever Indian......

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.' IMAGE: Can the Indian men's hockey team win its second successive Olympic Games medal in Paris? Photograph: Hockey India......

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

IMAGE: The Indian boxing team on their arrival in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram Some would be carrying a huge burden of expectations, some......

SRH power-hitters vs RR spin: Battle for final berth

'Battle of nerves' for place in IPL final IMAGE: India’s rising stars in one frame! Riyan Parag, Yashaswi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals and Abhishek Sharma of SRH. Photograph: BCCI IPL's......