Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Seeking to make inroads in Chhattisgarh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced 10 'guarantees' for the upcoming assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state including free......

Ram temple construction at halfway point: Trust secy

Construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has reached the halfway stage and the sanctum sanctorum will be ready to place the idol by next year's 'Makar Sankranti', Ram Mandir Trust Secretary......

Kejriwal announces Rs 1-cr ex-gratia for family of cop killed by snatcher

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of Delhi Police assistant sub inspector Shambhu Dayal, who died after being stabbed by a snatcher in......

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which contested the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh for the first time, drew a blank securing just 1.10 per cent of the total votes cast. div......

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the “Unicorn” tag, is a milestone. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Enterprises typically reach the milestone only......

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Fai­l­ure to increase domestic production and rising local dem­and has made Modi’s targets impossible to achieve. Twesh Mishra reports. India’s dependence on impo­rted......

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies......

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

An analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which......

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.''Taapsee can play any role under the sun.' IMAGE: Kavish Sinha with best friend Nazneen Dharamsey. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kavish......

Bigg Boss OTT: Why Is Everyone CRYING?

Tuesday’s episode is high on emotion as the contestants get to meet their loved ones. Bigg Boss announces a new task called Freeze and Release wherein the housemates have to stay frozen......

Bigg Boss 14's 'Pavijaz' make it official!

Just how are showbiz spending their time? We tell you.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Eijaz Khan/Instagram Bigg Boss 14 contestant Eijaz Khan makes things official with the other contestant on......

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Every year has its ups and downs. But pandemic-ridden 2020 was so hopeless and horrid, many would like to erase it altogether from the calendar if not memory. Bollywood couldn't escape its wrath......

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.  Late Havertz header sends Arsenal top IMAGE: Arsenal's Kai Havertz heads to score the winnwer against Brentford at......

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Right-arm pacer Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil was ignored as......

'To allow Fernandes's goal to stand is a total nonsense'

IMAGE: Manchester City defenders tracked Marcus Rashford's run from an offside position as he chased the ball for 30 metres before Bruno Fernandes stepped in at the last second to score the......

Mithali, Jhulan left out of Women's T20 challenge

IMAGE: Senior Indian cricketers Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami were the notable absentees in the three squads for the Women's T20 Challenge to be played in Pune from May 23. Photograph: Jan......

Indian judokas win 2 silver, 3 bronze in Asian Ch'ship

Indian judokas bagged two silver and three bronze in the Asian Youth and Junior Championships held in Chinese Taipei. In the Youth Championships, Vijay Kumar Yadav and Besto Rani Devi won a silver......