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Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

The BJP in Himachal has its own problems. But it is not a party that sits around twiddling its thumb. IMAGE: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu greets people on his arrival for......

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Published in Britain by Constable & Robinson and in America and Canada by Dell in July 2005, this is an excerpt from Richard Zimler's novel, Guardian of the Dawn, set during the Inquisition......

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In August they announced the school reunion. I had passed out of the......

Oppn supported women's reservation bill 'reluctantly': Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Congress and its allies in the new “ghamandia” alliance supported the women's reservation bill in Parliament "reluctantly" as there was......

A Chor-Police Potboiler

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case......

Sitharaman's sixth budget speech is also her shortest

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented her sixth consecutive budget with a speech lasting 56 minutes, her shortest-ever. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

GST rate rationalisation unlikely before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) structure, including possible changes in the tax slabs, may now be taken up only after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, given the number of states that are......

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There must be a restaurant that Vinod Kannan likes. Maybe so. But lunch with the......

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

The ban on certain single-use plastic (SUP) items kicks in from Friday, with state governments initiating an enforcement campaign to identify and close down units engaging in production,......

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and......

What The Hell Navya Review: Too Superficial

The three women, because of their names and position, would get the eyeballs anyway, but if they do not rise above the superficial, it would be a wasted opportunity to reach out to and inspire......

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.......

Parineeti-Raghav's Unique Pre-Wedding Rituals

Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra/Instagram Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's pre-wedding rituals were nothing what you'd expect. No, we're not talking haldi or sangeet ceremonies.......

Step Inside Sonakshi's New Home

After wowing us in the thrilling Web series Dahaad, Sonakshi Sinha finds another way to take our breath away. She shares pictures of her new, sea-facing, home in Bandra, north west Mumbai, on......

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.' IMAGE: Kapil Sharma as Manas in Zwigato. Kapil Sharma has made a career laughing at and with Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh......

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

The bowlers had their work cut out as the batters from both teams kept clearing the boundaries regularly, while the fielders also didn't have a chance when the ball was hit in the air as most times......

PBKS Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

Shimron Hetmyer's determined and entertaining knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a three wicket win over Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller at the Mullanpur stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024.......

LSG Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were made to rue their lapses on the field as the two dropped catches cost them the IPL 2024 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.Even......

It's Starc vs Cummins as KKR face Sunrisers in opener

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer returns to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders after missing out last season due to injury. Photograph: Shreyas Iyer/X Shreyas Iyer's comeback from a long injury layoff will......

WPL PIX: Deepti's fifty in vain as MI crush UP Warriorz

IMAGES from the WPL match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz in New Delhi on Thursday SCORECARD IMAGE: Saika Ishaque of Mumbai Indians celebrates the wicket of Uma Chetry of UP Warriorz.......

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