Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

The root cause of the three-train crash in Odisha's Balasore district and the people responsible for it have been identified, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday as rescue work at the......

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Two survivors of the fatal train accident in Odisha's Balasore, shared their horrific experience after being brought to Howrah. IMAGE: Army, NDRF personnel carry out rescue operation at triple......

HC acquits all 4 accused in 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case, slams shoddy probe

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday acquitted four men who were given the death sentence by a lower court for the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts that killed 71 people, and slammed the probe agencies......

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Markets across Delhi witnessed a huge rush over the last weekend before Diwali, with the market associations struggling to manage the crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic. IMAGE: Chandni chowk......

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics.After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and......

Despite spike in price, Akshaya Tritiya sees brisk gold buying

Gold sales were reported at 40 tonnes last year; this might have been surpassed this year. Jewellery sales jumped 20-25 per cent on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday; many had booked......

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

'We saw people tripping over each other, running, screaming.''You could see people running with their daily briefcase despite suffering deep cuts and blood pouring from them.' Alok Churiwala,......

Hacking: All it takes is good coding skills and greed

After a group of young hackers beat companies that claim to spend a bomb on cyber security, Karan Choudhury reports on just how easy it is to exploit digital wallets. IMAGE: Experts warn that the......

'He insisted I call him 'Dev'

Dev Anand would have turned 100 on September 26, 2023. His movies, his music and his mannerisms are etched in our hearts, and we salute the man who gave us so many cine memories to cherish. We......

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, Indian movies couldn't stop praising the Chand. As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved......

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, who would have turned 99 today, September 26. IMAGE: Dev Anand. This feature was first posted on Rediff.com on April 4,......

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

The Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris. But in our movies, even the most basic articles of necessity become the source of romance and drama. Like rainy day lessons, its many uses......

Sehwag To Help Odisha Train Orphans

IMAGE: Restoration work underway at the site of the triple train accident near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district, Odisha, on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Photograph: PTI Virender......

Justice For Shami!

Neeraj Kumar, the former Delhi super cop, headed the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit after he retired from government.A Cop In Cricket (Juggernaut) is a must-read account of Kumar's tenure at the......

Son of a tailor, Altaf wins J&K's first cycling gold at Khelo Games

IMAGE: The son of a financially constrained tailor in Srinagar, Adil Altaf blazed to glory in the Boys 70km road race on Saturday. Photograph: Sports Authority of India Adil Altaf created history......

Cric Buzz: Bangladesh player in police custody

IMAGE: Police arrested Najrin Khan Mukta. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images A Bangladeshi court on Monday sent a female cricketer to two-days' police custody after she was arrested with......

India trounce Sri Lanka to enter Under-19 World Cup final

Three-time champions India await the winners of the second semi-final, between the West Indies and hosts Bangladesh. IMAGE: The India Under-19 team celebrate a wicket during the ICC Under-19 World......