Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at the premises of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and 29 other locations on Thursday in connection with alleged corruption......

Trivedi only outgoing MP in BJP's first list of 14 RS candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday named 14 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls including former Union minister R P N Singh and Sudhanshu Trivedi -- the only outgoing MP renominated by......

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

The Union home ministry has sought a report from the West Bengal government on attacks on Enforcement Directorate teams in the state on January 5, sources said in New Delhi on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and former IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian on Monday formally joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). IMAGE: Former IAS officer V Karthikeyan......

Market litmus may turn red for chemicals sector

The chemicals sector’s recovery could be delayed until FY25 if the current trends of weak demand and flat pricing continue. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Following a subdued September......

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

The rally in the equity markets in the second half of 2023 has led to a sharp surge in the cutoff for stocks to qualify as largecaps and midcaps. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On the......

Chemical stocks may underperform; brokerages stay cautious

Since their highs in September, chemical stocks have underperformed the benchmarks and broader indices over the past month with larger players witnessing a 9-22 per cent fall during this period.......

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

The weak April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) results of the largest listed specialty chemical maker, SRF, and multiple global headwinds for the sector are expected to weigh on the prospects......

Maharani 2 Review

The second season of Maharani 2 is bigger, better and far more brutal, observes Namrata Thakker. Huma Qureshi is back with the second season of her political drama,Maharani. After impressing us......

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs. IMAGE: Aruna Irani in the song Thoda Resham Lagta Hai......

Maharani review

Huma Qureshi makes this predictable yet engaging political drama binge-watch worthy, notes Namrata Thakker. Set in Bihar, Maharani -- created by Jolly LLB director Subhash Kapoor and directed by......

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

The passing of Satyajit Ray's renaissance man feels like the snapping of the last connection with a generation that built a nation and defined grace while facing everything life had to throw at......

Syed Modi: Rohan-Ashwini pair enters second round of mixed doubles

IMAGE: Ashwini Ponnappa and Rohan Kapoor marched into the second round. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The seasoned Ashwini Ponnappa and her partner Rohan Kapoor entered the second round......

2 athletes in contention for Olympics fail dope tests at Indian GP

IMAGE: The prohibited substance in question is stimulant (energy-booster) Methylhexan-2-amine which is in the World Anti-Doping Agency's list published in 2021. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images......

HC seeks response to plea challenging recognition to Yoga federation

The Yoga Federation of India contended that the recognition granted to the National Yogasana Sports Federation is arbitrary and suffers from malafide intentions.   IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Wrestler Rahul Aware tests positive for COVID-19

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rahul Aware/Instagram World Championship bronze medallist wrestler Rahul Aware has tested positive for coronavirus after his arrival at the Sports Authority Of India's......

Deepak Punia, two other wrestlers are COVID-19 positive

IMAGE: Wrestler Deepak Punia booked his spot in the Tokyo Olympics after winning a silver medal at the World Championships last September. Photograph: Twitter Three senior male wrestlers,......