Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Prominent Desis hail Trump's re-election

Eminent Indian Americans on Wednesday welcomed the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States and assured to work with him on several issues, including that of the......

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......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and......

Passive investments surge in 2024: Index fund folios double, ETFs up 40%

Index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have added a record number of investment accounts in 2024, buoyed by the sectoral and thematic investing euphoria that has spilled into the passive......

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in......

Health care, pharma IPOs raise Rs 14,811 cr in 2024

India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors raised Rs 14,811 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, the largest since 2019, driven by strong domestic demand amid expanding......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratik Gandhi/Instagram Nothing succeeds like success. Ask Pratik Gandhi whose career received a boost......

Harleen's ton powers India to series win

IMAGE: Harleen Deol celebrates her maiden century. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of......

Who Will Captain India Next?

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires? New Zealand's 3-0 whitewash may well begin the end of Rohit......

Can India avoid defeat in Bengaluru Test?

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan celebrates alongside Rishabh Pant. Photograph: BCCI India were in danger of suffering their first home Test loss to New Zealand since 1988, despite Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and......

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

IMAGE: The BCCI's Centre of Excellence features a total of three grounds and 86 pitches, including both indoor and outdoor areas. Photograph: ANI/X The Board of Control for Cricket in India on......

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

IMAGE: Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the roof of the Stade de France during the Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday. Photograph: Andy Chua/Reuters The gigantic Stade de France......