Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar took charge as the 25th chief election commissioner (CEC) on Sunday and the first major task before him will be to hold the President and the Vice President......

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them “benefit of doubt”. Right-wing activist Swami Aseemanand was on Wednesday acquitted along with six others......

Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

The Antigua government has assured India of its full cooperation in the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in the $2 billion scam in the Punjab National Bank, and......

Another Nirav Modi-style fraud at PNB; bank cheated of Rs 169 crore

The CBI has registered an FIR against an officer of Punjab National Bank (PNB), now suspended, for allegedly cheating the state-run lender to the tune of Rs 168.59 crore through 34 fake bank......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks 'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.' Illustration: Dominic......

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Central probe agencies, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, on Friday continued their crackdown in a Rs 11,400-crore bank fraud case involving billionaire jewellery......

5 FABULOUS Ganpati Songs

As Lord Ganesha arrives in our homes, Subhash K Jha brings you five devotional Ganpati songs.   Ganpati Bappa Agle Baras Tum Jaldi Aana, Aansoon Bane Angaaray A rare Ganpati song by Lata......

Why make a film on rape?

When a filmmaker tackles a disturbing issue like rape, his attempt should be applauded. Usually.But when he makes a mockery out of it, you would rather he not have touched the subject at all.Mehul......

Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call

Her stint as a producer in Stumped receivedindifferent response. Raveena Tandon, however, is least perturbed. Currently, the actress is filming Mehul Kumar's Jaago. The film is based on a real-life......

What an injustice!

Recently, Mehul Kumar made Jaago, based on the real life incident of a man raping a minor in local train compartment. Followingits footsteps is Shrey Shrivastav's Insaaf: The Justice, which is......

India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

IMAGE: Action in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 women's semi-final between India and South Africa, at Indira Gandhi indoor stadium, New Delhi, on Saturday. Photograph: ANI India’s men's and......

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

India completely dominated the first day of athletics events by clinching 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) while the shooters also fetched nine (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) to swell the......

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

IMAGE: Vidarbha bowler Aditya Sarwate in a jubilant mood after taking the wicket of Assam's J Syed Mohammad on the third day of Ranji Trophy match in Nagpur. Photograph: PTI Photo Pacer Dhawal......

Ranji Trophy: Lad impresses as Delhi restrict Mumbai

Promising Mumbai batsman Siddhesh Lad impressed with a knock of 74 before Delhi fought back with a couple of late wickets to keep the hosts to 252 for six on the first day of their Group A Ranji......

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament. Sarupam Purkayastha's valiant 125 was in vain as Punjab eked out a thrilling one-run victory over Assam in a Group A encounter of......