'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as......

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

In a stern warning to Israel, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said that he would halt some shipments of American weapons to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu......

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

The two men arrested for allegedly opening fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai were not aware of the target until weapons and bullets were delivered to them at their......

A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

'Because it is the only public sector company in this sector, currently.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)......

Home loan outstanding up by Rs 10 lakh cr in last 2 yrs

Credit outstanding to the housing sector rose by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in the last two fiscals to reach a record Rs 27.23 lakh crore in March this year, according to RBI's data on 'Sectoral......

Kotak Mahindra Bank reports 25% rise in Q4 net profit

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 25 per cent growth in its March quarter net profit at Rs 5,302 crore, limited by a drop in the core income due to narrow interest margins. Photograph:......

7 Adani group firms have received Sebi show cause notices

Seven out of the 10 listed firms of Adani group have received show cause notices from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for alleged violation of related party transactions and......

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival.It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined......

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alankrita Sahai/Instagram Alankrita Sahai joins the long list of beauty pageant contestants, who......

See Amsterdam Through Taapsee's Eyes

Taapsee Pannu, who recently wed longtime beau Mathias Boe, is on a European holiday with her sisters, Shagun and Evania Pannu. Taapsee is in Amsterdam and has been updating her Instagram account......

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.''When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like, "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set......

Real Madrid book Champions League final date with Dortmund

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy with teammates celebrate after the match. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double......

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

IMAGE: 'I like the Test Championship and I think it is important to make sure that the game remains relevant.' Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Admitting that T20 leagues have devoured a lot of......

Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned off

IMAGE: Diego Maradona celebrates with the 1986 World Cup trophy after Argentina beat West Germany in the final in Mexico City, on June 29, 1986. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Reuters Diego Maradona's......

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

IMAGE: Serena Williams at the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening......

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

  IMAGE: England are grouped with Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024. Photograph: England Football/X England can win this year's European Championship and put an end to their series of......