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Mamdani takes oath as NYC Mayor at a subway station

Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in a private ceremony held just moments into the New Year in an old subway station in New York. IMAGE: Zohran Mamdani sworn in......

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because......

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As India prepares to procure up to 80 military transport planes, US aerospace major Lockheed Martin has pitched its C-130J Super Hercules as the best choice and said an additional fleet of the......

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the......

India set to clinch $450 mn BrahMos missile order soon

In a development that could be a significant boost for the Centre's vision to increase defence exports, India is close to securing defence deals worth around $450 million to supply the......

2026 Kia Seltos Plans To Take Back Compact SUV Crown

The new Seltos has grown in size with a length of 4460mm and that's 95mm longer! IMAGE: The 2025 Kia Seltos looks like a completely different brute. All Photographs: Somnath Chatterjee for Rediff......

Mahindra launches XEV 9S electric 7-seater SUV at Rs 19.95 lakh

Mahindra has officially pulled the covers off the XEV 9S, India’s first "authentic electric origin" 7-seater SUV. IMAGE: Actress Gul Panag with the Mahindra XEV 9S, Bengaluru, November 27, 2025.......

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's......

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh......

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC. Illustration:......

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year. Michael B Jordan's Sinners led the......

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Film folk have been looking very glamorous in the last two days, thanks to the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest. While Nushrratt Bharuccha looked hot in pink, the second day saw the awards......

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes. Best Female Actor in a film, Drama IMAGE: Jessie Buckley. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters WINNER: Jessie......

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor in Tezaab. Aditya Pancholi has claimed that he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab. The role eventually went to Anil......

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be.His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just......

Warne was not the original choice for captaincy

Shane Warne's midas touch to minnows Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL season may be a part of cricketing folklore but a new book reveals that the Australian spin legend was not the original......

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

IMAGE: The controversial decision to select Shubman Gill in place of a well-settled Sanju Samson as the opener has backfired for the Indian team so far. Photograph: BCCI The countdown to save his......

South city added to itinerary as Messi tour goes Pan-India!

The revised plan now ensures Messi's 'GOAT Tour' will span all four corners of India -- east (Kolkata), south (Hyderabad), west (Mumbai) and north (New Delhi) -- turning it into one of the biggest......

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant speaks with umpire Paul Reiffel regarding changing the ball during the first Test against England at Headingley. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters In the eye of a storm, the......

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.' IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings celebrate after winning the Champions......