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SIR begins in 12 states, UTs; Oppn claims poll rigging

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list commenced in nine states and three Union territories on Tuesday, amid objections from several parties with Chief Minister......

Mother, daughter con prospective grooms 'eager' to settle in Canada

A mother-daughter duo from Punjab's Ludhiana district found a novel way to dupe prospective bachelor emigrants to Canada by exploiting their eagerness to settle abroad. Image used only for......

Never suggested Modi should retire at 75: Mohan Bhagwat

Projecting a benign and modern image of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, its chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said Islam will always have a place in India as he dismissed speculation about a rift with......

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

The Indian Embassy in Ireland on Friday issued an advisory expressing safety concerns following recent attacks in and around the capital Dublin and urging Indian citizens to take safety......

'Go back to your own country': Indian-origin taxi driver attacked in Ireland

An Indian-origin taxi driver based in Ireland for over 23 years has become the latest to be targeted in an unprovoked attack in the capital Dublin, with local police (Gardai) launching an......

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

India needs to increase the investment rate to 34-35 per cent from 31-32 per cent currently to achieve a growth rate of 7 per cent and above, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman, economic advisory......

'Technology alone won't help win customer's confidence'

'How responsibly banks use AI will be the decisive factor going forward.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes. The......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Last week's column on the......

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Jio, India's biggest telecom operator, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on bourses in the first half of 2026, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.......

New initiatives, margin gain hopes positives for Delhivery

Logistics major Delhivery has had promising Q2FY25 results. The Q2FY25 consolidated revenue was Rs 2,190 crore (up 0.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter or Q-o-Q and 12.8 per cent year-on-year or......

Ready for FaFa's Maareesan?

Fahadh Faasil reunites with his Maamannan co-actor Vadivelu for the film Maareesan. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, Maareesan is billed as a comedy-drama, a complete turnaround from the social drama......

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

Ever since Sonam Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2007, she's achieved a fair amount of success and worked with the cream of film-makers. But it's her dazzling fashion and gorgeously put-together......

Wedding.con Review: Eye-Opener!

Wedding.con is a watchable show, if only to caution people about the latest scams, notes Deepa Gahlot. If there is a lucrative field left unregulated, con men will inevitably worm their way in.......

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events. Part 1: A For ALIA F: FOREIGN CONNECTIONS IMAGE: Lily James, Shabana Azmi and......

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

'Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were eating biryani.''Suddenly, all of them jumped to their feet.''Sridevi had entered.''It was almost like a top army general had walked......

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

IMAGE: The BCCI is yet to officially confirm the venues for the IPL playoffs. Photograph: BCCI Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping......

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

IMAGE: Anwar Ali was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Anwar Ali/Instagram Former captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday......

The IPL dilemma amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI cancels con call with franchise owners

IMAGE: Security guard wearing protective facemask outside the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala. Photograph: BCCI Already suspended till April 15, the uncertainty......

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

IMAGE: Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters believes if WTA and ATP merge it would make the world body stronger. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters It is time for the men's and women's professional......

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and......