Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

'Manmohan preferred Maruti 800 over BMW'

Manmohan Singh preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over luxury BMWs even when holding the office of prime minister as it reaffirmed his connection with the middle class and commitment to work......

India, China reach six-point consensus on border peace, healthy ties

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Wednesday held "substantive discussions" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing and reached a six-point consensus,......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new......

How AI is shaping the future of fashion e-commerce

'Whether it's international brands, new categories and cohorts like D2C or GenZ, or tech adoption and evolution, Myntra has continued to innovate and expand the market.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what......

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted 100 per cent contribution from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) in the corpus of foreign portfolio......

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani, Afsar Dayatar report from the Sky Force trailer launch. IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya at the Sky......

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

'When a film goes beyond the specified level of audio standards, it starts affecting the psychological behaviour of the audience.'   IMAGE: Suriya in Kanguva. The Suriya starrer Kanguva has......

'Deepika Conveyed Purest Form Of Love'

'There's so much innocence in her expression of sexual curiosity.' IMAGE: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's fiery love......

When Bollywood Went Nude

Baring their soul before the camera is a prerequisite for every actor. But going naked in front of it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, there are some who agree to bare it all or almost for......

Hero or Zero? Pakistan races against time for Champions Trophy venues

IMAGE: The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is undergoing renovation ahead of the Champions Trophy next month. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Screengrab via Pakistan Cricket Board/X The Pakistan Cricket Board......

How Karnataka broke their 5-year trophy drought

IMAGE: Karnataka's transformation was helmed by captain Mayank Agarwal, who had a wonderful outing as the leader and a batter. Photographs: Mayank Agarwal/X The heady combination of youth......

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

  IMAGE: His knee heavily strapped, Mohammed Shami had a long outing in the nets on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Johns/X As Team India gathered for their white-ball series opener......

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

IMAGE: Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon and Japan's Nozomi Okuhara share a smile, showing their camaraderie following their first round match at the India Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Photograph:......

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats during the first Test against Australia in Perth. Photograph: BCCI/X Legendary all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath said he admires Virat Kohli for the passion he brings on to the......