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Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women constituted only eight percent of the total 1,618 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that......

SC expands Patanjali misleading ads hearing to include FMCG companies

Expanding the scope of its hearing in the Patanjali Ayurved case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday took a stern view of misleading advertisements by Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firms and asked......

IRDAI removes age limits on health insurance, huge relief for seniors

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has removed the age cap on buying health insurance policies, effective from April 1, 2024. Image used for representational purpose only.......

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto in New Delhi on Sunday in the presence of party president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence......

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

In a spot inquiry into the Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, the National Human Rights Commission has flagged "several instances of atrocities", saying it indicates that there was a "violation of......

'We will grow at about 20% over the next few years'

'Private General insurers are poised to grow at 17 - 18 per cent over the next 5 to 7 years and we will grow faster.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Future Generali India Insurance Private sector......

Swiggy gets one step closer to $1.25 bn IPO

Shareholders’ nod to raise $450 mn via fresh issue, $800 mn via OFS Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives Food delivery major Swiggy has received approval from its shareholders for......

Deloitte pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%

Deloitte India on Friday said it estimates India's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows. Photograph: Anushree......

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com From toys, footwear and furniture to......

Pricing key challenge for health insurance of older citizens: Experts

Most companies had an internal policy which did not allow them to sell health insurance products to persons of more than 65 years Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters The insurance......

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

Jeetendra Visits Ailing Junior Mehmood

IMAGE: Jeetendra and Johnny Lever with Junior Mehmood. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jeetendra Yesteryear actor Junior Mehmood, whose real name is Naeem Sayyed, is struggling with cancer, and......

Depression, undereating caused early retirement, reveals Lanning

IMAGE: Meg Lanning took a six-month mental health break after winning the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham to work in a coffee shop. Photographs: BCCI In a stunning disclosure,......

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/X Indian team's star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and defender Camila Caram from Chile women's side are the two players appointed as co-chairs of the International......

Sleep, wake up, work: Yashasvi Jaiswal's recipe for success

IMAGE: The young Yashasvi Jaiswal places a lot of importance on the process. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters If Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy slamming his first Test double hundred in only his......

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

IMAGE: South Africa named only two players from their playing XI that defeated India for the New Zealand series. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Reuters Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game,......

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

IMAGE: Indian defender Anwar Ali. Photograph: Mumbai City FC/X India will be missing its key central defender Anwar Ali because of his ankle injury in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar starting......

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