Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati claims the sexual abuse case against him is a conspiracy to defame him and suppress discussion of the Epstein files in India.
The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of ethical AI usage, intellectual property protection, and fair compensation in the AVGC-XR sector, advocating for AI to enhance human creativity rather than replace artists.
Beyond the boundaries drawn on maps, beyond the noise of rivalry, beyond wins and losses, friendship has found a way to endure, to grow, and to quietly prove that some connections are stronger than borders.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery on his injured right eye after being struck by a cricket ball.
A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, suggests how you can put together the perfect heartfelt gift for your loved one based on their personality and preferences.
During Valentine's Week, Prabhat shares the story on how he met his wife, Pooja.
Marketed as a Valentine's Day treat, audiences can expect to be mildly entertained by the surface-level intimate scenes in Wuthering Heights that only leave you thirsty for the real, raw passion, notes Divya Nair.
A chartered accountant in Haryana has been arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and attempting to stage a robbery. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies in his story, leading to his confession.
'Out of the 25 projects I've done so far, my decisions have always been driven by whether I find the character interesting. Not by how I might appear.'
Queen of Chess is a moving and powerful sports documentary about the highest-rated woman player in the history of chess. 'For me, it is a deeply personal reminder of where we came from, and what it took to get there,' notes Susan Polgar as she reviews her sister Judit Polgar's Netflix documentary, Queen Of Chess.
Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point, observes Mayur Sanap.
The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.
'Kartavya is a story of a cop in a situation where both the outside world and the inside world are collapsing.'
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a pretty bride next to Raj Nidimoru, in the pictures she posted on Instagram.
Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.
'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'
Action, attraction, animation, it's all there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
The poetic love story Gustaakh Ishq has started streaming on JioHotstar.
O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Adarsh Gourav makes his playback singing and rap debut with Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya Kapoor cheers on.
Elvish Yadav posted a picture tagging Jiyaa Shankar on his Instagram story, sparking rumours about an engagement.
Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.
'Lovemaking involves your partner's brain, imagination, emotions, tuning in to you, and your response to your partner.' 'If you look at it as something transactional or something that's a part of a relationship formula as determined by society, then it's fornication, not lovemaking.'
'Papa, your integrity is my inheritance.'
Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations raise questions over whether optimism -- especially in smallcaps -- can turn into a sustained bull run, points out Debashis Basu.
USA spinner Harmeet Singh compared Suryakumar Yadav's calm under pressure to Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Indian captain's match-winning 84 in the T20 World Cup opener.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.
Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.
10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.
'Bollywood now pushing propaganda with #TheTajStory a film twisting history by showing the Taj Mahal as a temple. A country boasting of being the 4th largest economy is drowning in fantasy & communal myths. When propaganda feels ashamed, you know it's India 2025'
'I wish I had done Andhadhun. I wish I had done Varun Dhawan's role in Badlapur. I wish Rajkummar Rao ki aadhi career meri hoti.'
Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest
'That journey across India has changed me forever.'
Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games have depleted the condom supply provided by organizers, highlighting the active social scene alongside the sporting events.
'They are not abandoning their ideology. They now believe it is better to pursue their goals through the Constitution rather than from the barrel of a gun -- even if the ideology itself remains intact.'
This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.
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