Not aware of, nor accepted: Tharoor says NO to Veer Savarkar Award

Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday categorically stated that he would not accept an award named after VD Savarkar, nor attend a related event, even as a senior party colleague wanted the Congress MP to......

Won't accept Savarkar award or attend event: Tharoor

Congress member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday categorically stated that he would not accept an award named after VD Savarkar, nor attend a related event, even as a senior party......

Putin's aarti performed in Varanasi

A group in Varanasi on Thursday organised an 'India-Russia Friendship March' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his arrival in India for the annual summit with Prime Minister......

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

A Kerala court on Monday acquitted Malayalam cinema star Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case, in which six people, including the main accused charged with committing the......

Bajaj Finance expects AUM from MSME business to grow 10-12% in FY26

Bajaj Finance’s shares fell more than 7 per cent on Tuesday after it trimmed growth guidance for FY26, from 24-25 per cent projected earlier to 22-23 per cent. Photograph: Courtesy, Bajaj......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISRO On the......

States Seek Centre's Help To Deal With Trump's Tariffs

State governments have requested the Centre for export incentives, lifting of import duty in the case of cotton for the textile sector and GST exemptions. IMAGE: A garment manufacturing unit in......

Tehran Review: Middling Movie About Middle East Woes

Tehran's dull treatment of a dry premise never makes us feel the complexity of the ongoing Middle East crisis nor the patriotic fervour in John Abraham’s voice, notes Sukanya Verma. After......

Why Are Movie Stars So GREEDY?

'I have heard big stars, who are a part of Gen Z, demand not only food of their choice but also insist on taking food home for their family.''And I am talking about stars who charge anything from......

World Cup superstar Deepti Sharma felicitated by UP Police

The ICC Women's World Cup Player of the tournament, Deepti Sharma, who has also joined the Uttar Pradesh Police as a DSP under the sports quota, was felicitated on Friday at the state Police......

UP Police Salute DSP Deepti Sharma!

IMAGE: Player-of-the-tournament Deepti Sharma hit a composed 58 before returning a match-winning five for 39 in the Women's World Cup final against South Africa, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday,......

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

'We would be honoured to present each member of the champion Indian team with handcrafted natural diamond jewellery -- a token of appreciation for their brilliance and resilience.' IMAGE: India......

Rajeev Shukla set to take over as BCCI president

IMAGE: Rajeev Shukla would be the active BCCI chief until fresh elections are held during the Board's annual general meeting in September. Photograph: BCCI Veteran cricket administrator Rajeev......

Gill opens up on Gambhir's dinner

IMAGE: India captain Shubman Gill wore a t-shirt, which he paired with blue denim and black glasses. Photograph: ANI/X Ahead of his side's second Test against West Indies, Indian Test skipper......