India-Pak tensions: Govt warns traders against hoarding of food items

The government on Friday said the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand but warned traders and wholesalers against hoarding of essential food items creating artificial shortage.......

Why 300 Villagers Went Bald Suddenly

'Due to this sudden phenomenon, guests stopped visiting the homes of these villages, girls and boys from these villages were not getting proposals; students were reluctant to attend schools and......

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently. IMAGE: Chef Vijaya Kumar at his South Indian restaurant Semma in New York. All photographs:......

Republic Day 2025: Modi sports red and yellow striped safa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a red and yellow striped 'safa' for his Republic-Day look on Sunday, pairing it with a brown bandhgala jacket and pocket square. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. Photograph:......

Adani Wilmar Q3 profit more than doubles to Rs 411 cr

Adani Wilmar on Monday posted over twofold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 410.93 crore for December quarter 2024-25 on strong edible oil sales. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The company......

Budget 2025: Grassroot Level Implementation Is Necessary

Budget 2025 represents a crucial step towards empowering our youth, nurturing a sustainable startup ecosystem, and establishing India as a global leader in agriculture, medical tourism, and......

Budget 2025: What farmers want from Sitharaman

Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive......

The Reason Why She's Trending...

It's a big month for Mawra Hocane. The Pakistani actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion in India but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam,......

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'Text: Divya Nair/Rediff.com. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: Nithya Menen with her National Award. Photograph: Kind......

IML: Sangakkara's ton has England Masters knocked out

  IMAGE: Leading from the front, Kumar Sangakkara turned back time with a rollicking 47-ball undefeated 106, powered by 19 fours and a six, treating the crowd to a masterclass in stroke play.......

WI legends roar! England collapse in thriller

West Indies Masters rode on an all-round effort to hand England Masters an eight-run defeat for their second victory in the International Master League in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. IMAGE: Chris......

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.''If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli is bowled......