Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls kicks off on Friday with voting for 102 seats spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven phases of the world's largest electoral exercise as......

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

The Bharatiya Janata Party's ambition to emerge as a force challenging Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu and determination to retain its strongholds across the country will be put to a stern test on......

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the 'world's biggest extortion scheme' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'champion of corruption'. IMAGE:......

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and......

Govt targets zero load shedding this summer

As India’s electricity demand soars, the power ministry on Tuesday reviewed the power supply situation to ensure ‘zero load shedding’ during the summer months. Photograph: Rupak......

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil — which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began — and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or......

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Francis......

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

After a stellar run on  the bourses that saw tractor stocks rise up to 52 per cent, analysts are turning cautious on the sector as muted demand trends may weigh in the near-term. Photograph:......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it! Her cousin Zanai Bhosle, who is also Asha Bhosle's granddaughter, is all set to make her Bollywood debut......

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.''I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.' National Award-winning director Aditya Suhas Jambhale is basking......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

IMAGE: The annual contracts list offers a snapshot of the pecking order in Australian cricket before the start of a new season. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and......

India tour Australia: Perth likely to host Test series opener

IMAGE: Action from a Test match played between Australia and India in Perth, in December 2018. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  Perth is set to host the......

Matthew Wade to retire from First-Class cricket

IMAGE: Matthew Wade's last Test appeance was against India at Brisbane in 2021. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade on Friday said he will retire from......

Green likely to get leeway to prep for India series in summer

'I'd like to probably err on the side of preparing him through red ball. We know how good a white-ball player he is so you put a priority on what it looks like next summer.'   IMAGE: Promoted......

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged a five-wicket haul to power Saurashtra to a big win over Manipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendrasinh Jadeja/Instagram Saurashtra's veteran left-arm......