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Rajasthan: 15 die as tempo traveller rams into stationary truck

At least 15 people died and two others were injured when a tempo traveller carrying devotees rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan's Phalodi on Sunday, police said. IMAGE: An injured......

'Nicobar's exploitation portrayed as strategic defence project'

Over 70 scientists, environmentalists and former bureaucrats have urged the government to reconsider the Rs 92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project, claiming that it is "an exploitative......

12 Congress MLAs suspended from Odisha assembly for one week

Odisha assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Tuesday suspended 12 Congress MLAs for seven days over indiscipline in the House. IMAGE: Congress MLAs stage a protest demanding action over the......

'We built the temple', say Delhi's CR Park fish vendors amid closure threat

Fish sellers of Chittranjan Park found themselves in a state of disbelief last week when the anti-meat overdrive of the Hindu right hit the local markets with a warning to shut shops because they......

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

One person was killed and three others injured as an express train derailed in Odisha's Cuttack district on Sunday, officials said. IMAGE: Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express......

Modi's Budget agenda: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infr

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra......

85% Paytm wallet users not to face disruption: RBI Guv

As many as 80-85 per cent Paytm wallet users will not face any disruption because of regulatory actions, and the remaining users have been advised to link their apps to other banks, RBI Governor......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

Paytm can continue UPI transactions through 4 banks

Ensuring continuity in payment operations by Paytm users, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Thursday allowed the company to continue UPI transactions through four banks -- SBI,......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes......

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music.A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes......

Mamta Kulkarni Gets Into Trouble Again

IMAGE: Mamta Kulkarni with Kinnar Akhada President Laxmi Narayan Tripathi at the Mahakumbh. Photograph: ANI Photo Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of the Kinnar Akhada, has expelled both Mamta Kulkarni......

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma. Cinema's indelible quality can make memories made on screen memories of......

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

'If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece, it's ironically because Nandita Das the filmmaker does not quite crack the Manto code herself: she doesn't quite see her subject with the......

Sudharsan to join Tamil Nadu squad for SMAT

IMAGE: Sai Sudharsan failed to make an impact in the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Guwahati, managing scores of 14 and 15 across two innings. Photograph: ANI Photo......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......

BCCI Hunts for New Selectors in Agarkar-Led Panel

Sharath to replace Naidu as juniors' chief as BCCI invites applications for 2 men's selectors and 4 women's selection committee members. IMAGE: The current men's selection committee, which......

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

IMAGE: Former national selector Jatin Paranjpe with former head coach Ravi Shastri. Photograph: Jatin Paranjpe/Instagram Former India players and national selectors Ashok Malhotra and Jatin......

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

IMAGE: It is expected the new selector will join during the IPL. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all......