Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into......

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to key office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the June 4 stampede outside......

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

The Karnataka high court on Monday did not grant interim relief to Nikhil Sosale, head of marketing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who was arrested on June 6 in connection with the fatal......

TN sets up panel headed by SC ex-judge on state autonomy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced the constitution of a panel on state autonomy that will be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, as he made a strong pitch for empowering......

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The vaccine rollout, and the resultant mood of optimism all around, has given rise to a......

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

From farmers to cement, steel, logistics, transportation and automobiles, the back-end is struggling to get going due to the liquidity crisis.  Viveat Pinto & Aditi Divekar, Chandan Kishore......

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Image: Drone built by ideaforge called Netra. Photograph, courtesy: ideaForge     In 2003, three Indian Institute of Technology Bombay students got together to build a hovercraft by......

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.' IMAGE: J P Thuminad, in blue, in Su From So. J P Thuminad used to paint houses. But he was always interested in the Arts and honed his artistic......

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

'Love stories don't really excite me.' IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit, Sonam and Sangeeta Bijlani in the song Gazar Ne Kiya Hai Ishara from Tridev. At 70, Rajiv Raj is excited to start his third innings.......

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Everyone knows they enjoy a great following among the ladies but diamonds are a thief's best friends too. Our Hindi films can vouch for that thought.  Quite a few plots revolve around a......

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood loves to play with fire. In Amazon Prime Video's upcoming original movie, Agni, directed by Rahul Dholakia, a firefighter investigates the rising frequency of mysterious fires in the......

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Excitement is electric as India sends a 118-strong contingent to the Paris Olympics, which begins on July 26. This diverse group boasts a thrilling mix of seasoned veterans and fresh-faced rookies,......

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

  Photograph: Paris Olympics 2024/X Get ready to cheer on a record-breaking Indian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics! With 117 athletes competing across 16 sports and 69 medal events,......

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

  India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to......

R K Shetty quits from post of IHF president

In a massive blow to the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), R K Shetty has resigned as its President citing "personal reasons". Sources said Shetty had stepped down from the post due to differences......

BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

Three BCCI officials were among four persons who deposed before the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee on Thursday in relation to the IPL spot-fixing scandal. Former Board of Control......