10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

Eleven persons died after the roof of a bawdi (well) collapsed during a havan fire ritual, on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, Chief Minister Shivraj......

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first phase of polling held on Thursday across 58 assembly constituencies in 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh. IMAGE: Members of a family show their......

Voting for 1st phase underway in 58 seats in UP

The battle for Uttar Pradesh began on Thursday with polling at 58 assembly seats spread across 11 districts in the western part of the state. IMAGE: People queue up to cast their votes at a......

PHOTOS: States ease Covid restrictions cautiously

Several parts of India have begun the process of cautiously resuming activities stopped two months ago when the coronavirus cases began its deadly surge in the second wave. The 'unlocking' comes as......

SEWA promotes work-from-home option

As Lakshmi sits outside her door and talks, her fingers move fast on a piece of cloth she is sewing with a needle and a coloured thread. The faster she completes stitching, the more the pieces......

Sensex crosses 16k; Which stocks to buy?

Indian markets achieved yet another milestone on September 19. It opened positive and within seconds, hit a new high. The Sensex is currently trading 16,092, up 423 points from the previous close.......

Delhi traders' strike loses steam

The traders' strike in Delhi appeared to lose its sting with shops in some of the major markets reopening on Tuesday on the second day of the three-day bandh, called against the Municipal......

How Patel changed Indian skies

CeeJay House in Gondia, considered by many in Maharashtra to be the exact centre of India (and not Nagpur, as is commonly believed) is a sprawling bungalow and the home of the bidi king of......

D Ramanaidu: From rice grower to number one filmmaker

Veteran Telugu film producer Dr Daggubbati Ramanaidu passed away into the ages on February 18. In an interview he had granted Rediff.com in September 2010, he tells us how he started making......

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday! Today, we celebrate Rana Daggubati's birthday by quizing you about his movies. Let's see how much YOU know! 1. Where did Rana Daggubati......

PIX: Amala Paul and Vijay's grand wedding reception

The South actress got married on June 12.Amala Paul and noted South filmmaker Vijay's traditional wedding ceremony was followed by a star studded reception for industry friends and family at......

Review: Mayamohini is sub-standard fare

Paresh C Palicha says Mayamohini has an entertaining first half but the film becomes a dull affair post interval.Stars have to sustain their popularity over a period of time and prove their......

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Becomes first Indian woman to win 2 Asian Para Games gold IMAGE: 16-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir, now has a hat-trick of medals at the Asian Para Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy......