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......

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......

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.' IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar speaks to Rediff.com at his home in Baramati. Photograph: Hitesh......

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

If Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil drops a hint of supporting or opposing a particular coalition on the eve of polling on November 20, things may change overnight. Just a month after it......

Budget 2024: FM exhorts states to take up next-gen reforms agenda

In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday underlined the need for collaboration between the Centre and states to take up the next-generation reforms covering land,......

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok......

Budget: Time To Bet On Big Ideas

The generation of quality jobs and skill development should be the focal point, cutting across ministries and departments, asserts Nivedita Mookerji. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Modi's goal to make India high-income country by 2047 unlikely: Financial Times expert

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of making India a high-income economy by 2047 is unlikely to be achieved, but the country should become an upper middle-income nation by then, Financial Times......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

'Box Office Let Us Down'

'The learning will be long term and if anything unlearn everything from this and start afresh.' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt in Jigra.   Vasan Bala defends his film Jigra against Divya Khossla's......

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

IMAGE: Germany's Robin Gosens during training for Germany. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online hate that threatens......

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Photograph: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Paris will begin its Olympics extravaganza with......