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Delhi Metro starts running with 100% seating capacity

In view of the improved coronavirus situation, Delhi Metro services began running with full seating capacity from Monday, but there is still no provision for standing travel for commuters,......

Delhi cinemas, theatres to open at 50% from Monday

The Delhi Metro and public buses in the city will operate at full seating capacity while cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes will open with 50 per cent occupancy from Monday, according to the......

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

United States President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as his ambassador to India. IMAGE: Eric M Garcetti has been the mayor of the City of Los Angeles since 2013,......

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Fearing a third wave of COVID-19, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Friday approved a four-stage, colour-coded alert system for restricting various activities and functioning of Metro......

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

With the Karnataka government further easing restrictions under 'Unlock 3.0' effective from Monday, life seems to have returned to normalcy as shops, restaurants, malls, private......

Hiring activity jumps 15% in June

Hiring activity in the country, which was hit by the second COVID wave, bounced back with a 15 per cent growth in June compared to May, according to a report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

RInfra gets shareholders nod to raise up to Rs 550.56 cr

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd on Wednesday said its shareholders have approved raising funds up to Rs 550.56 crore through issuance of shares on a preferential basis. IMAGE: Reliance Infrastructure......

Petrol crosses Rs 100/litre in Delhi, Kolkata

Petrol price on Wednesday crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark after fuel prices were increased in line with firming international oil trends. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Petrol price was......

Petrol nears Rs 100 in Delhi after yet another price hike

Petrol price on Monday neared Rs 100-a-litre mark in the national capital after the rate was hiked yet again. Petrol price was increased by 35 paise per litre while there was no change in diesel......

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre......

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

The Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris. But in our movies, even the most basic articles of necessity become the source of romance and drama. Like rainy day lessons, its many uses......

SUPER MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. So what's it going to be this week? Happy Mogambo or conquering Cheetah? Find out yourself by identifying the right......

'I am more interested in human drama'

Cinematographer Sanu John Varughese has extensively worked in Hindi films: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Karthik Calling Karthik, David, Hasee Toh Phasee, Wazir, Badhaai Ho, Lootcase, But......

'We lost a young talent too soon'

'Who knew he would leave us all like this?' IMAGE: Ajay Sharma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anurag Basu/Twitter On May 5, Bollywood woke up to the shocking news of movie editor Ajay Sharma's sudden......

The FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. You know the drill -- identify the movie from the options listed below. A. Ziddi B. Vinashak C. Barood......

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Photograph: Kind courtesy Renedy Singh/Instagram Former India mid-field maestro Renedy Singh is working relentlessly to arrange oxygen cylinders and help his home state of Manipur win the battle......

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the 'Playing Conditions' for the WTC final. Also, before boarding the flight to London, for the England tour, every male and female......

Rishabh Pant keen to help in COVID crisis

Rishabh Pant, on Saturday, May 8, committed to make a monetary donation to provide oxygen cylinders with beds, COVID relief kits. 'I am especially keen to work with organisations providing......

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