India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

India is in touch with Iran to secure the release of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked cargo ship that was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid increasing......

Consider weather, climate while planning 'one nation, one poll': IMD

'If people are in the queue, they should have sufficient water to drink. There should be a provision for first aid and health workers to help if people faint or suffer from sunstroke... and there......

Security tightened as ASI's Bhojshala survey enters Day 8

The court-mandated survey of the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar, being conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India, continued on the eighth day amid heightened......

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Eight days after it was shattered by a blast that left 10 persons injured, The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru started serving its loyal customers once again on Saturday, throwing open the eatery to......

Cash levels in smallcap mutual fund schemes swell as valuations turn lofty

The cash pile within smallcap mutual fund (MF) schemes has grown over the past few months amid a relentless rally in stocks in this space. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com While fund......

'In an election year, markets flourish'

'Historically, the markets tend to perform well during election years as governments aim to increase spending and call attention to growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com About 36......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

Banks, FinTech Need IT Experts Urgently!

Senior bankers point out that while they will eventually attract qualified professionals, onboarding them takes time. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.......

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught by Ben Duckett off Tom Hartley's bowling. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Shubman Gill's Test cricket journey......

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

With the IPL 2024 auction set for December 19 in Dubai, cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown between the franchises. The competition is fierce, with 1,166 players vying for......

Rinku Steals The Show!

IMAGE: Like he did in IPL 2023, Rinku Singh was the difference between victory and defeat. Photograph: BCCI In a gripping cricketing showdown against Australia on Thursday, India faced a......

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

IMAGE: The Pakistani cricket team will be visiting India next month to play the 50-over World Cup, including a league match against India in Ahmedabad on October 14. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC......