'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the third and......

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

India will be among the top three economies in the world in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Surat on Sunday after inaugurating the sprawling Surat Diamond Bourse, which he said......

What's A National Common Mobility Card?

The NCMC facilitates convenient travel while integrating last-mile connectivity, a must in India's extensive landscape.It enables travellers to pay for a cross-section of needs, including toll tax,......

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

A long-awaited dream of having the first free-standing Gandhi museum in North America, dedicated to the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, is finally a reality and open for......

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism and media retail can unlock a lot of jobs.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

As Mumbai’s real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city’s private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Adani Power revives old ambitions as power demand surges in India

At present, the largest power producer in the country is NTPC with 75 Gw capacity and the largest private sector player is Adani Power, with Tata Power a close second. Photograph: Amir......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend. Mom-to-be Bipasha Basu looks pretty in a flowy kaftan.   Akshay Kumar has a relaxing......

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.''Everything is chance.' IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar in The Sky Is Pink. Siddharth Roy Kapur understands the business of the movies......

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

Amazing stories about some of our best loved movies from Bhavani Iyer who wrote them. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhavani Iyer/Instagram "Bollywood is really a land of dreams," Bhavani Iyer tells......

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'A Rediff.com Cricket Special. IMAGE:Shardul Thakur celebrates after dismissing......

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Winger Nicolas Pepe won two penalties, converting one himself, as Lille beat Olympique de Marseille 3-0 to move into second place in Ligue 1, eight points behind leaders Paris St Germain, who......

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

‘Now is the time for golf to get hip’ IMAGE: Snoop Dogg at Augusta Masters. Photograph:  Twitter Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most......

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

Tendulkar suggests 'radical changes in Ranji Trophy cricket and suggests home and away series to determine fair result IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar suggests playing Ranji matches in Australia, South......