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Another dengue death in Delhi, toll rises up to 21

Another person in Delhi has succumbed to dengue, taking the toll to 21, with his family alleging that two of the three hospitals they took him to refused to do the test for the vector-borne......

Is the RSS running the Narendra Modi government?

In mid-June, when the Narendra Modi government was barely a fortnight into the job, Smriti Irani, the human resources development minister, called a meeting of the country’s top......

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left ‘stranglehold’ over......

Price rise may apply brakes on CNG car sales

An estimated 20 per cent rise in prices of compressed natural gas, following the rise of natural gas prices on Wednesday may reduce demand for CNG cars in the short-term and raise bus and......

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor. Scooter sales, after having dropped in 2018-19 for the......

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25% Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Automobile companies, which are going through a rough phase, have said the......

Kia bets big on Make in India

Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a line-up of 16 models from its global portfolio at the ongoing Auto Show KIA Motors, the most recent among the global......

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately ......

Annu Kapoor delivers a fine performance in this not-so-novel Web series about Kota and its IIT coaching system, says Namrata Thakker. A lot of shows have been created around Kota and how it is the......

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Sometimes, it is a self-imposed sabbatical. Sometimes, it is a lack of opportunities. Sometimes, it is the making of a film that takes the longest time. Film-makers usually take a few years in......

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

1997: A fast and furious year for Bollywood. Superstar Sridevi married producer Boney Kapoor and gave birth to her firstborn Janhvi. Shah Rukh Khan turned daddy when wife Gauri delivered Aryan.......

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Say CHEESE! Constantly exposed to the shutterbugs, the camera might not be their best friend. But when it comes to playing a photographer on celluloid, Bollywood's famous faces are more than......

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

International Hockey Federation chief Narinder Batra was on Thursday elected as president of Indian Olympic Association for a four-year term by an overwhelming majority in the polls held at its......

Meet the new DDCA boss

IMAGE: Rajat Sharma and his panel's candidature was backed by a political heavyweight from the ruling party with the IOA president Narinder Batra throwing in all his might. Photograph: PTI......

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 8

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Thursday. Time (IST)EventAthlete 04:30 Lawn Bowls Men's Fours Section B - Round 5 (India vs Norfolk Island)......

Check out India's schedule on Day 11 of Asian Games

Following is the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 11th day of the Asian Games in Jakarta on Wednesday. IMAGE: India’s Dutee Chand will participate in 200m finals at 5.35 PM......

Indian men's hockey team to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

IMAGE: The Indian hockey team gets a pep talk from chief coach Roelant Oltmans (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Hockey India The Indian hockey team will miss the opening......