MP man dies as car swept away in Raj rains; schools closed

A 20-year-old man died after his car was swept away in a spate of water in the Sawai Madhopur district, which witnessed heavy rain on Friday. IMAGE: Severe waterlogging in several parts of Sawai......

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

A three-hour heavy downpour accompanied by a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early morning on Friday, causing flight delays and traffic disruptions as seven people were killed in rain-related incidents......

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

'I was more at home in Maheshwar than in Dallas,' says Sally Holkar who left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives......

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Hemant V Shivsaran/Rediff.com does a deep dive and lists the winners with the highest and lowest margins in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. IMAGE: All India United Democratic Front candidate from......

Government on fast-track to open rural BPOs

With a Budget outlay of Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion), the government would soon start the tendering process of allocating rural business process outsourcing centres, sources in the know said. These......

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region A vendor plays a flute as he tries to attract people to......

Rural BPOs may get up to 50% subsidy

The government plans to offer subsidy of up to 50 per cent of the capital expenditure or Rs 100,000 per seat, whichever is lower, for setting up business process outsourcing units in small towns......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

PIX: Parineeti, Aditya's LIP-SMACKING Daawat-E-Ishq food yatra

The stars of Yash Raj studio's new film Daawat-E-Ishq are making the most of their new film's promotional tour!After kicking off their food trail from Mumbai for Daawat-E-Ishq's promotions, costars......

Juhi, Southgate Bring Star Power to Eden Gardens

IMAGE: KKR co-owner Juhi Chawla at the Eden Gardens. Photograph: BCCI Bollywood actress and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Juhi Chawla added star power to the stands at Eden Gardens on May......

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Royals marked International Women's Day by unveiling an all-pink jersey for their much anticipated 'Pink Promise' match against Mumbai Indians slated on May 1 in Jaipur during the......

Ready to take responsibility entrusted by 'captain' Modi, says Rathore

India's first individual Olympic medallist to win a Lok Sabha seat says his first priority is to work for the people of his constituency. 'Education, youth employment and water for drinking and......

How the sports stars fared in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Gambhir prevails in first attempt, but no luck for Vijender, Krishna IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir demolished his opponents, securing close to seven lakh votes, leaving close rivals -- Congress's......

Modi loses again, Joshi elected RCA president

Lalit Modi's attempt to regain control of the Rajasthan Cricket Association failed for the second time in six months after the Board of Control for Cricket in Indiastrongman lost an acrimonious......