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......

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi.Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in......

Will raise Adani issue in winter session, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded the immediate arrest of Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the United States for alleged bribery and fraud.......

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri with her family on Wednesday alleging she was killed as she refused to vote in favour of the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll.......

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025

Reliance Jio, the telecom business of the Mukesh Ambani-promoted conglomerate, is expected to go for an initial public offering (IPO) of over $6.25 billion either in the second or the third quarter......

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors' minds.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India's equity markets are currently polarised into small and......

'Focus Is To Maintain The Casa Ratio'

'It has remained around 38 per cent over the past four to five quarters.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Facebook UCO Bank is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through qualified institutional......

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to......

Dune: Prophecy Review: Pale Addition to Dune Universe

Dune: Prophecy feels like a moneygrab opportunity meant to capitalise on what's already popular, observes Mayur Sanap. When Dune released in 2021, I remember how Director Denis Villeneuve talked......

'Can't Imagine Pather Panchali Without Durga'

'After Pather Panchali, she became a housewife. She hated the spotlight. That was so strange and yet so admirable.' IMAGE: Uma Dasgupta plays Durga in Pather Panchali. When Uma Dasgupta, Satyajit......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

'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......

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

At 7.50 am IST on Friday, weather willing, the first of five contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence. Here are 6 match ups to watch out for in the first Test at Perth:   Virat......

'Stay calm or...': Shastri warns Gambhir

Stay calm, avoid knee-jerk reactions: Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir has been recently labelled "prickly" by a few former Australian......

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round skills could provide the perfect balance to Team India. Photograph: ICC/X Jasprit Bumrah was not ready to divulge his playing eleven for the opening Test......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

IMAGE: Marnus Labuschagne bats in the nets on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Marnus Labuschagne/X Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne wants to play the "long game" to wear down India's pace......