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BJP files plaint against Kerala rapper over anti-Modi, casteist song

A woman Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Palakkad has filed a formal complaint against popular rapper and songwriter Vedan (Hirandas Murali), accusing him of defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Kerala Congress passes the buck on Tharoor controversy

The Congress in Kerala on Sunday distanced itself from the controversy over Shashi Tharoor's decision to accept the Centre's invite to lead a multi-party delegation abroad, stating that it is for......

'Pope Leo Greeted People With A Namaste'

'We had prepared tapioca and crabs for him, and he enjoyed the Kerala cuisine thoroughly.' IMAGE: Pope Leo XIV waves at the end of an audience with representatives of the media at the Vatican, May......

COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

'We have to be wary because if an uncontrolled transmission happens, random mutations may lead to something which could be virulent and then that could land us in a problem.' IMAGE: A dummy......

'They Don't Want To Hear The Word Waqf'

'So, they have taken away the word Waqf from the Bill.''It will now be known as the UMEED Act.' IMAGE: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju waves to people in Munambam. Photograph: Kind......

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

India's job market sees 41% growth in Feb

India's job market continued its upward momentum in February, witnessing 41 per cent year-on-year growth mainly driven by freshers hiring, a report said on Thursday. Illustration: Dominic......

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

'Along with Blackstone, we would be keen to look at opportunities in the North.' IMAGE: Aster Medcity in Kochi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aster Hospitals The deal between Aster DM Healthcare and......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

Higher volume, profitability gains for GAIL India

GAIL India’s second quarter (Q2FY25) performance met expectations. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Petchem turned profitable on higher volumes, and trading revenues were in-line. Analysts......

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Monday saw a host of festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vishu, Ugadi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priya......

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon. In a relatively short career, Arun D Jose has made a name for himself as the go-to man for multiplex comedies......

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don't necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon. Gautham Vasudev Menon is a filmmaker prone to 'ideas'. When......

Rashmika's Heart Is 'Happy Happy'!

Mrunal becomes a bride... Tamannaah promotes her new film... Subbaraju gets hitched, finally! Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna is busy promoting her next big......

Katrina-Kriti Celebrate Navratri In Kochi

Film folk took a trip to Kochi over the weekend to attend the Navratri celebrations hosted by the Kalyanaram family, owners of Kalyan Jewellers. Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram......

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

IMAGE: Sachin Yadav, who will be competing in his first international competition in the Asian Championships later this month, is considered the next big thing in men's javelin after Neeraj......

Another ban for Sreesanth, this time for...

'I honestly don't know what wrong I have done.' IMAGE: S Sreesanth said all he did was express support for Sanju Samson. Photograph: BCCI The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended......

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

IMAGE: The Neeraj Chopra Classic, to be held in Bengaluru on May 24, will see eleven athletes, including seven foreigners, vying for honours. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra Classic/X India's rising......

Fed Cup: Animesh Kujur sets 200m national record

IMAGE: Animesh Kujur ran a blazing 200m race as he smashed the 200m national record, clocking 20.40 seconds to win the gold medal on the final day of the National Federation Senior Athletics......

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

IMAGE: Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will miss the event as he will be hosting eponymous event in Bengaluru on May 24, while focussing on training for Diamond League. Photograph: Kai......