B'luru caf blast: BJP says Bengal 'safe haven for terrorists', Mamata hits back

The arrest of two accused in the Bengaluru cafe blast case from West Bengal on Friday kept the state's political pot boiling ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, with the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party......

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Trinamool Congress leaders were detained by the Delhi Police on Monday while they were holding a dharna outside the Election Commission's office, demanding that the chiefs of the Central Bureau of......

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.' IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, right, at the Central Hall of Parliament. Photograph: ANI Photo   Two-time ex-Bharatiya Janata Party MLA......

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given......

IPO craze continues: 3 firms to raise Rs 1,325 crore next week

The primary market will see a flurry of activity in March, with at least three companies including Gopal Snacks will float their initial public offerings (IPOs) in the upcoming week to raise Rs......

'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......

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Global investment firm Blackstone on Wednesday sold its entire 23.5 per cent stake in Embassy Office Parks REIT for around Rs 7,100 crore,  according to sources. Photograph: Jeenah......

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

There’s a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi......

'I meet young girls who find The Kerala Story cool'

'The Kerala Story is no longer just another film, it's become a movement.' IMAGE: Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story. She has just given one of the biggest hits of the year, a film that is drawing......

'The whole nation is rooting for me'

'Playing Shalini Unnikrishnan has physically and emotionally scarred me.' 'Scars to the depths of my soul. Scars that won't be healed in a lifetime.' IMAGE: Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story. Adah......

Review: A 'Lost' Opportunity

Between its cryptic, confused politics and lacklustre film-making, Lost is a germ of an idea waiting to be found, notes Sukanya Verma. Quashing the voice of dissent and minorities through......

Azharuddin will contest for second term; promises to end corruption

IMAGE: Mohammed Azharuddin will contest for HCA President’s post once again. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday announced that he will stand for the......