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'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

'The elimination of terrorists does not imply the neutralisation of terrorism. That terrorist ecosystem continues to thrive in Kashmir.' IMAGE: Police officers and forensic technicians work at the......

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Marking one of the most talked-about political homecomings in West Bengal in recent years, former Kolkata Mayor and veteran politician Sovan Chatterjee on Monday returned to the Trinamool Congress......

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that.'We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds. August 15,......

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

The Himachal Pradesh high court on Tuesday acquitted a convict and converted the death sentence of two others to life imprisonment "till their last breath" in a 2014 case in Shimla in which......

Heavy Rain Swells Ganga To Warning Levels

The Ganga's rising water level is causing significant flooding in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh districts. In Sambhal, the water has reached 177.60 metres, affecting 36 villages. Local authorities have......

Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi quits, firm to lay off 10-15% staff

Ride-hailing company Ola Mobility CEO Hemant Bakshi has resigned from the company within four months of joining it, according to sources privy to the development. Photograph: Anindito......

Vikram Bakshi gets one last chance to settle Hudco dues

Hudco had in 2006 given a loan of Rs 62.38 crore to Bakshi’s private venture, Ascot Hotels and Resorts, for a commercial project in Noida. The loan, however, turned NPA in 2011.An appellate......

McDonald's-Bakshi face-off continues

The development comes in the wake of Bakshi rejecting McDonald’s previous offer of Rs 48-50 crore (Rs 480-500 million) to buy his stake. US fast food major McDonald’s, at loggerheads......

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Industry leaders on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata saying with his demise India has lost a visionary who shaped its industrial and philanthropic landscape. Photograph: Courtesy, Ratan......

McDonald's strikes out-of-court settlement with Vikram Bakshi

As part of the agreement, McDonald's has acquired 50 per cent voting equity shares in Connaught Plaza Restaurants, held by Bakshi and his affiliated entity since inception. US fast food chain......

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty. Sachin Dev Burman created much magic with his scores for Bimal......

DDLJ Is Not Just About Love

'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan as Raj......

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Lata Mangeshkar was famously prim and propah to the point of being particular about the songs she sang. Double meaning or vulgar lyrics were a hard no, but the legendary singer didn't hold out......

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan's action stunt in Ra.One. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parvez......

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.''In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has......

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

The IHPL did not pull the crowds in despite the presence of Gayle and other international stars. IMAGE: Each of the eight franchises of the Indian Heaven Premier League had a former international......

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

IMAGE: Diksha Dagar finished tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open. Photograph: Lisa Leutner/Reuters Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to......

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

IMAGE: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar carded a fine 2-under 70 and was placed tied ninth on the penultimate day of the Dutch Ladies Open in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Photograph: Katie Goodale-USA......

Srinagar Stadium Cheers Universe Boss

IMAGE: Chris Gayle acknowledges the spectators at the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar on Friday, October 11, 2024. All Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Cricket fans in Srinagar thronged the......