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SC turns down Asaram's plea to suspend rape sentence on health grounds

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by self-styled godman Asaram, serving a life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health. IMAGE:......

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health. IMAGE:......

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast. Illustration: Dominic......

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem......

The Politics of Population

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

National pension system added 21.5% fewer corporate subscribers in 2023

The National Pension System (NPS) added 21.5 per cent fewer fresh subscribers under the corporate segment in 2023 compared to the preceding year. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Government......

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC......

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India witnessed robust activity in the equity capital market in 2023, and this momentum is......

India will remain lower middle economy, if growth at 6%: Rajan

Former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan said India will still remain a lower middle country if the potential growth rate remains at 6 per cent annually without any rise in population by 2047......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

No recent Tamil family has captured the downside of aging with such levity as Suresh Mari's J Baby, about an elderly lady, whose sudden disappearance forces her children and dear ones to take note......

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

You will appreciate the Mammootty of this movie better if you do not take the servile reviews to heart, for this is a grand, broad, almost proudly comic performance, assures Sreehari Nair. Since......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Shaitaan's wickedness may be its calling card but relies on age-old formulas to do the trick, observes Sukanya Verma. A despot seeking complete control by hypnotising blind followers into......

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Virat Kohli rolled back the years with a magnificent knock (77 runs) on Monday, March 25, 2024, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first win of the season against the Punjab Kings at the......

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

IMAGE: India maintained their envious record at home by sealing the series. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be eyeing a memorable outing......

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

IMAGE: The former Proteas all-rounder Mike Procter passes away at the age of 77. Photograph: Philip Brown/Reuters Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned  the death of one of country's......

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel was handed his maiden Test cap during India’s third Test against England in Rajkot. Photograph: BCCI The year was 2014. A small boy in his teens stood in front of Noida's......

SA fightback after Ravindra's strikes in Hamilton

IMAGE: South Africa put up a fight despite Rachin Ravindra’s three-wicket haul . Photograph: BlackCaps/X All-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued to bolster his reputation with three for 33 as......

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India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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GUJARAT, HIMACHAL GO TO POLLS

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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