Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

The raging Yamuna showed signs of calming on Friday but the breach in a drain regulator led to waterlogging in some parts of Delhi such as the ITO, with flood water reaching close to the Supreme......

Race for RS heats up as parties sweat it out to keep flock together

Ahead of the June 10 Rajya Sabha polls, political temperatures were soaring in several states that could see close contests, with parties trying to keep their flock together and trading accusations......

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Record heavy rains lashed many parts of the national capital on Saturday, making it the wettest monsoon season in 46 years and causing extensive waterlogging that affected operations at the Delhi......

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Given the controversy over the Uttar Pradesh government's population control policy, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP legislators in UP have. IMAGE: Uttar......

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder sent to 14-day judicial custody

The investigating officer of the Delhi police, in the remand application, had sought custodial interrogation of the accused saying it was required to identify the persons to whom the alleged......

8% savings bonds scheme not closed, but interest rate lowered

The bond, which the Reserve Bank of India started issuing on behalf of the Union government in 2003, was considered one of the safest savings instruments for retail investors. The government......

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

One of the key concerns of foreign investors is how the general anti-avoidance rule would apply in case an investor is availing benefits under double taxation avoidance agreement. Foreign......

Telecom sector will need over 4 million workforce by 2022: Min

Prasad said the growth rate of telecom sector between 2013-2017 would be around 15 per cent   India's telecom sector, which is growing at 15 per cent annually, will require 4.16 million......

PIX: INSIDE Ekta Kapoor's son's birthday bash

Ekta Kapoor's little son Ravie turned one on January 26, and she threw a party to celebrate the big day. Ekta has always kept him away from the public eye, but did not shy away from the cameras at......

Sonakshi: I'll always be proud of Lootera

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.Sonakshi Sinha, who is getting rave reviews for her performance in Lootera, says that she will always be proud of the film. ‘And......

Want to act with Akshay Kumar? Here's how!

Fans ofKal Ho Naa Ho director Nikhil Advani have a reason to rejoice. The directoris casting for his next Akshay Kumar-starrer Patiala House. And you could have a role in it too! Advani is looking......

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors

IMAGE: With Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat being handed exemptions, parents of wrestlers got into heated arguments with ad hoc committee members. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The IOA......

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

A summary of all the action from day three of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck a superb 124 to put Tamil Nadu in a strong position against Delhi on......

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Harshit Rana the pick of the bowlers for Delhi with figures of 3-73 against Tamil Nadu on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy tie on......

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday. Mumbai, Bengal, Karnataka qualify for quarters directly Seven elite group toppers -- Bengal, Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Madhya......

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday Mumbai close in on win against Odisha IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Punjab bowlers and picked a 5-wicket haul versus......