Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.' IMAGE: A view of India Gate as dense smog engulfs the......

Miss India Delhi 2019 Mansi Sehgal joins AAP

Former Miss India Delhi Mansi Sehgal joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of party leader Raghav Chadha, the Aam Aadmi Party said in a statement on Monday. IMAGE: Former Miss India Delhi......

They Fought To The Last Man For India

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.......

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy. Illustration: Dominic......

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

CAG warns most states of fiscal imprudence as spending overshoots limits. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Most Indian states are bunching up their expenditure in the last month (March) of......

Case of a missing 'degree': Lenskart's weird problem

In a surprising disclosure, eyewear giant Lenskart Solutions has revealed that Sumeet Kapahi, one of its co-founders and promoters, has been unable to locate copies of his Bachelor of Commerce......

Q1 presales solid for India's top listed real estate firms, profits patchy

India’s top listed real estate developers — DLF, Lodha Group, Prestige Estates, and Oberoi Realty, excluding Godrej Properties — reported strong presales growth in the first quarter (Q1) of......

Delhi Crime 3 Review: Gritty And Disturbing

This Delhi Crime series belongs to Huma Qureshi, who plays Badi Didi as a hateful woman.She also commands some admiration for the way she negotiates with venal men and even some degree of sympathy......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.''He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.'Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th......

'We Live In A World Of Botox, Fillers. Surgeries'

'Farah Khan is one of the only women in my career who supported me right from the beginning.''That support meant the world because it opened up a lot of doors for women in the industry.' IMAGE:......

Kohli spotted in Delhi as India gear up for Australia ODIs

IMAGE: The Indian team is set to depart for Australia in two batches on October 15. Photograph: BCCI After four months away, Virat Kohli has returned to India, ready to rejoin the national squad......

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

'The No. 3 spot can't become a game of musical chairs.' IMAGE: Sai Sudarshan was expected to play at No. 3 in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, but he was dropped from the team.......

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

IMAGE: World Cup-winning Indian Women's Cricket Team arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi. Photograph and videos: ANI  The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by......

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant suffered a fractured left foot on the opening day of the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July Photograph: BCCI India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to......

WPL auction: UP Warriorz break the bank for Deepti!

No takers for Alyssa Healy; Giants bought Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore, while UP Warriorz landed Lanning for Rs 1.90 crore.   IMAGE: Deepti Sharma was retained by UP Warriorz for Rs 3.20 Crore,......