Centre may deploy additional BSF troops in Punjab to check drone threat

The Border Security Force has sought the deployment of an additional battalion to check the onslaught of cross-border drones carrying drugs and ammunition and curb infiltration along the Punjab......

Pune Porsche horror: 2 who gave blood samples to swap arrested

The Pune police have arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged swapping of blood samples in the Porsche car crash case, a top official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: The Porsche involved......

FIR within 6 hrs: Centre's directive on violence against medics

Amid widespread protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union health ministry on Friday said the heads of institutions will be responsible for filing an institutional......

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater......

I am not against incentives on EVs, but its not my call: Nitin Gadkari

Within two years, the cost of an EV will be the same as petrol and diesel vehicles. They don't need subsidies as there already is an advantage with electric as a fuel, he says. Photograph: Atul......

'Industry Has To Help Us'

'There will be 200 ITIs developed as hubs, while 800 will be developed as spoke, connected with five National Skill Training Institutes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Skill......

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to......

'No need to panic on draft infra guidelines'

'It's a debatable topic, and we will submit our comments to the RBI by June 15.' IMAGE: Text. Photograph: ANI Photo The draft guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on infrastructure......

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, recommends Mayur Sanap. When we talk about the spy genre, how often do we get to see anything atypical beyond a standard......

'Salman Was Chupchap'

IMAGE: Salman Khan with Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram It was a day with a difference for screenwriters Salim-Javed who transformed Hindi cinema in......

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot. Anybody who wants to make a comedy about a loony......

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

The who's who of Bollywood lined up at Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal at the Bastian restaurant in Mumbai. Also see: Sonakshi-Zaheer, At Their Reception   Rekha blessed two couples:......

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

IMAGE: IMAGE: Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI from the Rediff Archives Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has lauded Vinesh Phogat for becoming the first......

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

IMAGE: Rajkumar Sharma believes M S Dhoni will be a perfect fit for the India coaching role. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters   With the BCCI on the hunt for a new head coach, reports have......

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

IMAGE: Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI from the Rediff Archives Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "do something" to oust "oppressors" like Brij Bhushan Sharan......

Fake certificates awarded to grapplers at Pune Nationals: Sakshi

The suspended WFI, despite being warned of legal action by the Sports Ministry for organising the 'nationals', went ahead with the tournament in Pune from January 29-31. IMAGE: Sakshi Malik and......