'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......
At least 27 people, including 14 security forces, were killed and 62 others injured on Saturday in a suicide bombing at a railway station in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, officials said.......
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......
'If you are in a position to give employment to local people, you will find no terror attacks in your area.' IMAGE: The Indian Railways conducts a trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail......
The National Investigation Agency has begun a preliminary enquiry to ascertain any sabotage angle in recent train derailments and accidents, officials said on Friday. They said at least four such......
Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Yet,......
The Modi government's flagship initiative 'Make in India' launched 10 years ago has helped the country boost exports, push investments and promote manufacturing. Illustration: Dominic......
Road awards were muted in Q1FY25. Photograph: Kind courtesy National Highway Authority Of India/X But the pace will accelerate with a bidding pipeline of Rs 1.1 trillion (September 2024), mostly......
While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the......
India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......
'There are films, documentaries and reportage on the Internet about the Godhra riots. But whether the Sabarmati Express burned in an accident or a planned attack, what was the truth?' IMAGE:......
'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......
Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama.Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.......
IMAGE: Mohammed Shami in action. File Photograph: BCCI India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal......
IMAGE: The 47-year-old Neetu David is the second-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs cricket with 141 scalps and was also the first female player from the country to claim 100 wickets in the......
IMAGE: Hyderabad's Gachibowli Stadium will host the final of the Santosh Trophy 2024. Photograph: AIFF Hyderabad will host the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the......
Photograph: Kind courtesy Rinku Singh/X Majority of the players picked in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, K L Rahul and Shubman Gill, were on Tuesday......
IMAGE: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia meet with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 4. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India wrestler......