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BJP beats anti-incumbency in Nagpur, wins fourth term

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Friday set to seize power in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for the fourth time in a row, helped by its strong organisation and influence of top leaders......

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Representing different dance forms of India, a mega group of nearly 2,500 artistes is set to perform on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day parade, whose main theme will be......

Trump says Iran 'called to negotiate', but warns 'US may...'

United States President Donald Trump has said that Washington may be forced to take action against Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests, even as he revealed that Tehran has reached out to......

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' will be the dominant theme of this year's Republic Day Parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the......

Bangladesh: Hindu businessman hacked, set on fire

A Hindu businessman has been brutally attacked, hacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh, police said on Thursday. IMAGE: Activists from various Hindu groups protest against attacks on......

Gold returns beat equities, realty in 20-yr period

Investing in gold trumped most other asset classes in terms of compounded annualised returns over the long term, suggests a report by FundsIndia. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While Indian......

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. We......

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources.......

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.......

Godrej Properties' profit up 21% to Rs 405 cr

Real estate firm Godrej Properties’ profit (attributable to the equity holders of the parent) for the second quarter of FY26 grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 405.1 crore, beating......

Vaa Vaathiyaar Review: Karthi's Swashbuckling Entertainer

Vaa Vaathiyar ends up a bland yet fascinating iteration of a masala film funnelled through the prism of a quirky humorist, notes Arjun Menon. The MGR factor in Vaa Vaathiyaar The name MGR......

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year. Michael B Jordan's Sinners led the......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

'This personal connection he forms with everyone he interacts with makes him truly exceptional.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Rajkummar Rao, Vicky Kaushal,......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

Champions League: Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League match played between Bodo/Glimt and Manchester City at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma looks......

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool held; United down City

Arsenal held to goalless draw by Forest IMAGE: Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus tries to find his way past Elliot Anderson and Ola Aina Action of Nottingham Forest. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters......

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

IMAGE: Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring a goal with Jeremy Doku later disallowed after a VAR review. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it......

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Villa stun Chelsea with comeback victory IMAGE: Ollie Watkins scores Aston Villa's second goal against Chelsea during the English Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew......

Man City beat Forest to reach third straight FA Cup final

IMAGE: Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol scores their second goal against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi final at Wembley Stadium, London, Britain, on Sunday. Photograph: Jason......