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CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

The CBI has lodged an FIR against three persons and unidentified officials of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the allegation of actor Vishal that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to......

Newly-wed couple donates 50 beds to Covid centre

A newly-married couple who has been on the forefront of voluntary work during the ongoing pandemic, scaled-down their wedding expenses to used the money to fund their noble venture of donating 50......

Nimisha became 'Fathima' and disappeared

'She won the first prize in the state for chanting shlokas from the Gita.'Nimisha, a young pregnant woman who converted to Islam, is among a group of people from Kerala suspected to have joined......

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire. IMAGE: The newly restored MK IX Spitfire named 'Silver Spitfire' which will be flown by pilots......

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Tuesday slammed the Defence Ministry and Air Force for "several instances" of deviation from rules in the procurement of VVIP choppers in the Rs 3,727 crore......

The smarter marts, the next big thing

It may become the first stop in Kolkata for people who want to spruce up their home or office. The sprawling 100,000-sq-ft Homeland mall, promoted by the Merlin Group, will be a one-stop shop for......

Kolkata apartments in a controversy

Sanjay Rastogi*, a chartered accountant, had booked a 2,000 sq ft flat in Tower I of South City, the mega housing project on Prince Anwar Shah Road in south Kolkata, two years ago. It was then the......

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta. The surprise demonetisation of Rs......

Meet the Lord of Battles

Saurabh Mahajan, a former Indian Army officer, is making history in medieval battles grounds.Rediff.com's Archana Masih meets the man who has supplied vintage armour and war props to Assassin's......

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) in commercial deals and concluding negotiations over a deal......

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light lost out the BAFTA to France's Emilia Perez, but the evening saw many more expected wins and losses at the BAFTAs at London's Royal Festival Hall on February......

Review: Kuttram Kadithal is brilliant

Director Bramma's Kuttram Kadithal is an intense drama that questions the adequacy of our school system, says S Saraswathi. The internationally acclaimed Kuttram Kadithal, which has won a......

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Priyanka becomes the first global icon to have four Madame Tussaud waxworks modelled on her image. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Madame Tussauds in New York City unveiled......

Shekhar Kapur to direct US horror drama series Damien

Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is set to make his television directorial debut with Damien, which is the follow-up to classic horror film The Omen.Damien will be Lifetime's......

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera. A spectacular shot of Optimus Prime imprisoned by his......

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Railways sprinter Merlin K Joseph smashed the 13-year-old national record in women's 100m race in the semi-finals on Sunday, but could manage only a bronze in the finals on the second day of the......

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ANI/X Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit. As he walked out of the terminal, a crowd of enthusiastic fans who had......

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

IMAGE: Ronaldinho said he will be gifting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a jersey and learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: Ronaldinho/Facebook Brazilian World Cup winner......

Yuvraj set to mentor Team India?

Yuvraj Singh hints at mentoring role to prepare Team India for challenges ahead Photograph: Kind Courtesy Yuvraj Singh/X World Cup-winning hero, Yuvraj Singh on Saturday hinted at a potential......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

IMAGE: PV Sindhu will be in action in the women’s singles quarterfinal. Photograph: Weixiang Lim/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on......