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Defeat RJD and allies, Modi appeals to Bihar's women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal, stating that under its rule, women of Bihar suffered immensely, while calling upon them to ensure that......

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with assembly polls fast approaching. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar meets Jeevika Didis in Darbhanga, September 26, 2025.......

'Will never compromise...': Modi's big remark amid Trump tariffs

In a subtle message directed at United States President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, fishermen and......

'Shibu Soren Was A Godly Figure For Tribals'

'He was not highly educated. He was Class 10 passed but his intelligence was high. He could impress any group of people.' IMAGE: Shibu Soren addresses a public meeting. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

Following is the timeline of the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, in which a special NIA court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted all the seven accused. IMAGE: Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur arrives at......

Govt urges banks to close inoperative Jan Dhan accounts

State-owned banks have received guidance from the government to close Jan Dhan accounts whose beneficiaries are unwilling to keep them active, amid rising instances of such accounts being misused......

Inefficiency in MFIs leads to high interest rates: DFS secretary M Nagaraju

The reduction in the number of loan accounts and the outstanding amount during the last financial year is a cause of concern and stress for microfinance institutions (MFI), Secretary, Department of......

'India's best example is technology': Modi while inviting global investors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses to participate in the growth story of India, which is the fastest growing large economy of the world. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Last week's column on the......

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this......

Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Shine At Box Office

IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Malaika Arora in Thamma. Traditionally, Diwali is all about big budget films driven by superstars. There was a time when Shah Rukh Khan ruled the roost (Happy New......

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?' IMAGE: Huma Qureshi in Bayaan.......

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

Ever since Sonam Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2007, she's achieved a fair amount of success and worked with the cream of film-makers. But it's her dazzling fashion and gorgeously put-together......

Detective Sherdil Review: Whodunit? Who cares?

The silliness Detective Sherdil packs in the guise of humour not only trivialises a likeable star but squanders its ensemble cast into one-note distractions, notes Sukanya Verma. Some filmmakers......

Bollywood's 10 Royal Romances

Bollywood's fairy tale ideas of romance love a touch of royalty. Some of that fondness has passed on to OTT too as The Royals, an eight-part ensemble series on Netflix, captures what happens when......

India crush Namibia as Hina, Kanika hit hat-tricks

IMAGE: Double hat-tricks power India’s 13-0 opening win. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hina Bano sand Kanika Siwach scored a hat-trick each as India began their Junior Women's Hockey World Cup......

India 'motivated' to make impact at Women's Jr WC

IMAGE: Jyoti Singh will lead India at the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup. Photograph: Hockey India/X Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the Indian team as Hockey India named a 20-member......

Englebert's hat-trick powers Soorma to Women's HIL final

IMAGE: JSW Soorma Hockey Club's players celebrate a goal during the Women's Hockey India League match against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in Ranchi on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India League......