HC asks CBFC to consider Major Manoj Sharma's parents' objections to Dhurandhar

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation......

North India shivers: Delhi coldest in 3 years, record chill in Chandigarh

As Kashmir awaits a fresh spell of snowfall, Delhi saw its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday and Chandigarh its chilliest night in nine years. With cold waves intensifying in......

CIC gets full strength after 9 yrs; Raj Kumar Goyal appointed chief

After a gap of nine years, transparency watchdog Central Information Commission attained its full strength with the appointment of former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal as its chief and eight other......

Delhi shuts classes up to Std 5 as air quality worsens

In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class......

Insurance industry flags concerns over proposed Insurance Amendment Bill

The insurance industry is trying to get to grips with provisions in the proposed Insurance Amendment Bill, which gives additional powers to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of......

Second wave of dematerialisation takes off in unlisted companies

In the mid-1990s, when the shares of listed companies first began to be held in electronic form, they accounted for less than 1 per cent of the stocks bought and sold on the stock exchanges. This......

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the......

'Listing Does Not Alter Our Investment Philosophy'

'We operate in an economy that is structurally positioned for long-term growth. As market levels rise over time, our AUM grows in line.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff India is a market where......

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

Writer and director Anusha Rizvi returns to cinema after 15 years -- and she does it with warmth, wit and many a laughs. IMAGE: Anusha Rizvi, standing, with Dolly Ahluwalia, Shreya Dhanwanthary,......

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian State run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters, observes......

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be.His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just......

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

The Madhya Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition filed by the daughter of Shah Bano Begum seeking to stop the release of Hindi film Haq inspired by her mother's famous legal battle, holding......

Barbados-born Bethell earns maiden ECB central contract

IMAGE: Jacob Bethell, who has also appeared in 18 ODIs and 20 T20 Internationals, is among the top 14. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Four-Test-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell was awarded his......

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden Indian Premier League title, June 3, 2025. Photograph: BCCI   The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6......

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

The most talked about feature of the Bill is the National Sports Board, that will have overriding powers to grant or suspend recognition of all National Sports Federations and even "collaborate"......

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

IMAGE: Match referee Andy Pycroft at the toss before the Asia Cup group match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 14. Photograph: ACC/X Match referee Andy Pycroft, who is......

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations.......