Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function. Illustration: Dominic......

Tribal families plan return to Abujhmad after 21 yrs

More than two decades after deserting their village due to Maoists, around 25 tribal families are planning to return to their native place in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. IMAGE: Voters......

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani   A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

Centre doubles Mudra loan ceiling to Rs 20 lakh under new category

The government on Friday doubled the limit of Mudra loan amount under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh under a new ‘Tarun Plus’ category to promote......

E-com fireworks in rural India this festival season

India’s e-commerce giants, led by Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho, are making a strategic push into Tier-II and —III cities and rural regions, where demand for online shopping is surging......

50 bps cut in interest rate likely by March 2025: Axis Mutual Fund

'Investors can consider staying invested in long duration products as there is a possibility of rate cuts in the near term.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Positive macros — lower......

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

'I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today.''I learnt through film circles......

'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the biggest career hit for its stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan, and they are obviously......

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.''I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey Bunny. Citadel: Honey Bunny Writer......

'I Still Have Dreams Of Being A Mother'

'I don't think it's too late.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha plays little Kashvi Majmundar's mother so naturally in Raj-DK's Citadel: Honey Bunny that one wonders if she......

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......

Paolini steers Italy to 5th Billie Jean King Cup title

IMAGE: Italy captain Tathiana Garbin, Lucia Bronzetti, Jasmine Paolini, Camila Giorgi, Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto celebrate with tennis icon Billie Jean King and the trophy after......

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

'I leave with the peace of mind of having left a sporting and personal legacy I can be proud about' IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career. Photograph: Jon......

Australia bowlers breathe easy in Pujara's absence

'I am pretty happy that Puj (Pujara) isn't here.' IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood has in the past said Cheteshwar Pujara is one of the most difficult batters he has bowled to. Photograph: Bradley......

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

'You can only break through the doors or force the selectors to pick you for the Indian team by scoring runs consistently in domestic cricket and that is what he has done in the last so many......