Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said custodial violence and death is a "blot "on the system, and the country will not tolerate this. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com While hearing a suo motu......

How family of an AI 171 crash victim kept his dream alive

Days before the Ahmedabad plane crash snuffed out his life in June this year, local filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala had made a promise to his ailing father that he would buy a house for the family after......

SC sets time limit for arguments in Delhi riots case

Observing that a time schedule is required to be fixed for arguments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the lawyers appearing for the accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots to restrict......

Pilot not blamed for Air India crash: Govt tells SC

The Air India pilot has not been blamed in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board's (AAIB's) preliminary report into the June 12 plane crash that claimed 260 lives, the Centre told the Supreme......

UltraTech Cement gets Rs 782.2 crore GST notice

UltraTech Cement on Saturday said it has received a GST demand notice for a total payment of Rs 782.2 crore, which it plans to contest before the appropriate forum. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

IFSCA relaxes norms for fund management bodies in GIFT City

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has cleared a series of regulatory relaxations to ease operations for fund managers in GIFT City, along with a revamped framework for......

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Anil Ambani group companies, officials said.......

Manappuram, Muthoot zoom up to 82% in 2025; what's driving gold financiers?

Shares of gold finance companies Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance hit their respective all-time highs, gaining on the BSE during Wednesday on expectation of healthy earnings. Photograph:......

Mrs Deshpande Review: Not Chilling

By not turning Mrs Deshpande into a monster like the notorious Hannibal Lecter, the show may have reduced the chills. Still, it's an efficiently made crime show, which depends on the stardom of......

Andhera Review: Absurd

It is sporadically chilling but the disparate elements take forever to come together, notes Deepa Gahlot. The sci-fi-paranormal horror series, Andhera, starts by introducing the idea that darkness......

Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International

IMAGE: Australia's Nick Kyrgios will need wildcard to make it to the Australian Open. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Nick Kyrgios will compete at next month's Brisbane International after......

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

IMAGE: Mumbai begin Vijay Hazare campaign without senior stars. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Former India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be available for Mumbai's opening two......

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel produced his maiden List A century. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Dhruv Jurel continued his remarkable run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, delivering a timely reminder......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Every cricketer needs The Right Bat. It's his most trusted companion. Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir. The coveted......