'Law of jungle prevails': Cong on US action in Venezuela

The Congress on Sunday expressed "grave concern" over the US action in Venezuela and said settled principles of international law cannot be violated unilaterally. IMAGE: Demonstrators shout......

Cong asks PM to clarify on Chinese mediation claims

The Congress on Wednesday termed Chinese claims of mediation between India and Pakistan concerning and said the people of India need clarity on the issue. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Racing Audi mows down food stalls in Jaipur, 1 killed

One person was killed and at least 16 people were injured after a speeding luxury car ploughed into roadside food stalls in a crowded area in Jaipur, police said. Photograph: ANI on X The incident......

Nanded deaths: Brothers killed parents, jumped before train

The probe into the deaths of four members of a family in Maharashtra's Nanded district has revealed that two siblings ended their lives by jumping in front of a train after strangling their parents......

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

After three post-pandemic years of an upcycle, it was a mixed bag for the realty sector in 2025, with sales volumes in the residential real estate moderating across top cities, and commercial real......

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......

Alia Adds Glamour To OTT Awards

The sixth Filmfare OTT Awards were held in Mumbai on Monday, December 15. The stars looked gorgeous as they walked the red carpet.   Alia Bhatt didn't win anything but she added glamour to the......

Why Javed Akhtar Is Upset With New Sholay

'They have certainly not spoken to me or to Salimsaab.' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Hema Malini in Sholay. The new version of Sholay re-releases on December 12. Titled Sholay - The Final Cut, it'll......

The Reason For Rakul's Glow

Film and television folk enjoyed a red carpet weekend where they were recognised for their cine achievements. A look at the 31st SOL Lions Gold Awards 2025. Rakul Singh won the Best Actor award......

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......

19 Year Old Grandmaster Is Anganwadi Worker's Son

'My next aim is to go past 2700.' IMAGE: Grandmaster Pranesh M. Photograph: Kind courtesy X Pranesh M, 19, India's 79th chess Grandmaster, was one of 24 Indians who participated in the chess World......

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

IMAGE: Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the third Asian and 25th overall to breach the 90m mark when he broke the barrier at the Doha Diamond League in May this year. Photograph: Ibraheem......

Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

IMAGE: The 5th Round of the MRF Mogrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship 2025 be held in Navelim, Goa the November 30. Photograph: FMSCI/X Goa is set for an adrenaline-charged weekend as......

'Stop playing musical chairs with batting order'

IMAGE: Sanju Samson was sent in to bat at No 3 and failed, scoring just 2 runs. Photograph: BCCI Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has hit out at the team management for 'playing musical......

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

IMAGE: Shaina Manimuthu became the fourth Indian to clinch the U-15 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships. Photograph: LOC Badminton U15 & U17 Asia C'ships India recorded......