What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened......

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday called on states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries and prevent access to weapons, including missiles and drones, to commit acts of terror.......

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

President Joe Biden on Thursday said India and the United States should work and lead together given the challenges and opportunities facing the world, as he accorded Prime Minister Narendra Modi a......

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

'If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and Dr Jill Biden. Photograph: All photographs: Abhijit J Masih......

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

A Rs 7,056 crore outer harbour project by VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin is garnering interest from domestic and global majors in the sector, such as Adani Ports and Special Economic......

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Adani group opened a $1.2 billion copper plant, bought a port in Odisha, raised stakes in a cement company and stitched an alliance with rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, all in a matter......

Reliance invested $125 bn in capex in last 10 years

Reliance Industries Ltd invested over $125 billion in the last ten years as it undertook massive expansion in hydrocarbon and telecom businesses, a report said, estimating that the conglomerate's......

IPO mop-up rises 20% to Rs 62,000 cr in FY24

Equity fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose 20 per cent during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com During the period, 76 Indian......

'Every song is born with a destiny'

'There was this music director who approached me for a song. He called me to his house for practice.''I took my mother with me and I felt he did not like that.''It took me a while to gauge his......

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'As tempers flared, worried for his safety, I requested Duggu to sit in his car by the gate.''He did.''Later, I asked him how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances.''He told me......

Guess How Many Crores Shah Rukh Khan Made?

We saw the women who made all the money at the box office in 2023. Now, here's a look at the men who set records and swept in audiences into theatres. Shah Rukh KhanJawanBox office collection: Rs......

Just Who Is Directing Tiger 3?

Just who is Maneesh Sharma, the director behind Diwali's mega release, Tiger 3? Maneesh has primarily seen successes with romantic films so far, so it would be interesting to see how he directs......

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya will want to lead Mumbai Indians to a record sixth IPL title. Photograph: BCCI   With a new skipper at the helm in Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians will want a fresh start......

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.''But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their......

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.''You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or......

Did Mumbai Indians Pay 100 Cr For Hardik?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya during IPL 2023. Photograph: BCCI   Even though the IPL auction saw record-breaking deals for Australians Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, the most......

IPL's Most Expensive Players

At Tuesday's electrifying IPL 2024 auction in Dubai, marquee players commanded unprecedented sums, setting historic benchmarks and reshaping team dynamics. Among the standout purchases, Australian......