Why Do So Many People Die In Custody?

Custodial deaths are a serious and long-lasting problem in India, with over 28,000 people dying in custody since 2009. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff On November 6, three Railway Police Force......

The Ordeal Of An IndiGo Passenger

'They collected our passports and boarding passes. The chaos continued. There was no coordination amongst the IndiGo staff and airport staff.' Kindly note the images have been published only for......

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

The Kerala high court was on Thursday told that Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy's book -- Mother Mary Come to Me -- has a disclaimer against smoking on the back of its cover. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

If implemented, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues. IMAGE: Planes parked at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj......

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'   Punjab National Bank (PNB) is witnessing strong momentum across retail, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), and......

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

The wait is finally over. After teasing enthusiasts at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 and a spectacular unveiling at the historic Mukesh Mills in Mumbai, the Tata Sierra is officially here at an......

FinMin: No Directions Given to LIC on Investments

LIC's investment decisions are taken independently, following strict due diligence, risk assessment and fiduciary compliance. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/Reuters   The ministry......

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

India’s private-sector banks are likely to lose market share for a second consecutive year in 2025-26, as their loan books continue to expand much slower than overall bank credit. Illustration:......

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Some interviews begin with questions. This one began with tears. When Syed......

'Hatred And Bloodshed Can Only Give Birth To Love'

'In a world that's loud and fractured, this is my small offering of softness. Of love.' IMAGE: Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Fatima Sana Shaikh/Instagram Vibhu......

Janhvi, Malaika, Dia, Mini Speak Out

After its UK edition, #WeTheWomen event returned to Mumbai for its eighth edition. The festival of Glamour Gravitas and Grassroots was held at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra, northwest......

Diljit Misses The Emmy

IMAGE: Diljit Dosanjh. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh missed out on the Best Actor award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025, where he was nominated for his......