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Not advisable to shut pigeon feeding spots, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the "abrupt" closure of kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots) in the city was not advisable, and asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal......

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows where divers dress up in Santa Claus costumes to feed the fish. IMAGE: A diver wearing a Santa Claus costume swims with......

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a......

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

An Indian-origin woman has been charged with allegedly murdering her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland. Image used only for representational purposes.......

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

Pope Francis shaped the Church he led. And in death, his reforms shape his farewell. IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a consistory ceremony to elevate......

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide.When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear.Not every banker has......

What makes Mumbai pricier than Dubai?

Wealthy Indians are adding new residential addresses to their assets, many of them in Dubai. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The quality of life in the desert city is comparable to any......

HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm for 1 pound

The UK government announced on Monday that it has facilitated London-based banking major HSBC to buy the embattled UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank for 1 pound, securing the deposits of more than......

Billionaire sets world record with $201-million life insurance

A ‘well-known’ US billionaire has set a Guinness World Record after buying the most valuable life insurance policy, worth a whopping $201 million, more than double the previous mark.......

We have to create a new India: Sam Pitroda

The packed hall of venture capitalist, entrepreneurs and IT professional could not stop themselves from giving a standing ovation to Sam Pitroda, adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Information......

The Om Puri You Never Knew

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.''When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys'......

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious.One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was......

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra/Instagram Kiara Advani and......

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Coming of age, cyclones, conscience, cubicles, catchwords for OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your choices. Girls Will Be GirlsWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: English After......

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week. Emilia PerezWhere to watch? MubiLanguage: French,......

Rafa cheers on as Lopez extends career by a day at least!

IMAGE: Feliciano Lopez clinched an emotional win at the Mallorca Open. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez extended his career by at least one more day with an......

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday. Argentina......

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan. IMAGE: For an hour of the......

Pope writes to Paralympic champ after accident

Says he has given 'lesson of humanity'. Pope Francis has written to former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi, who is in intensive care after suffering severe head injuries in......

Tainted Salvadoran footballer Pacheco shot dead

Alfredo Pacheco, a soccer player who played for the Salvadoran national side before being banned from the sport for life for his involvement in match-fixing, was murdered on Sunday, the Salvadoran......