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Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives seized with the uncovering of a “white collar” terror module involving the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar......

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.' IMAGE: Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, and Prime......

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

'He was able to push the AIADMK to the background.' IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addresses the rally in Karur, September 27, 2025, before the stampede that killed 41 people.......

What A Drive In Bihar Tells You About Coming Election

Nowhere are the stories of the coming election better told than on the roads of Bihar. Photographs: Archana Masih/Rediff The gleaming new Patna airport is one of the newest emblems of badlav in......

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

The channel has begun forensic investigations into the leak of the next episode, which was posted on Reddit three days before the official release.Romita Majumdar and Urvi Malvania report. IMAGE:......

AHPI, Star Health in spat over cashless service

If cashless services are suspended, AHPI said, its member hospitals will continue to treat Star Health policyholders, but patients will have to pay upfront and later seek reimbursements directly......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

Canadian firm Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), an Indian automaker with interests in financial services, have signed an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture (JV) with a......

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Media conglomerate Viacom18 Media has become a subsidiary of Reliance Industries effective December 30, 2024, after the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares......

STAR India's IPL googly stumps Sony

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is going to have a new associate sponsor - STAR India. The leading media group is joining Vodafone and YES Bank as partner for the T20 cricket extravaganza, while......

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention? asks Atanu Biswas IMAGE: The Amul ad celebrates Poore Pachaas Saal! of Sholay. Photograph:......

Diljit Explains Why He Worked With Pakistani Actress

IMAGE: Diljit Dosanjh with Hania Aamir in Sardaarji 3. Diljit Dosanjh has finally decided to address the backlash and serious repercussions he is facing after co-starring with Pakistani actress......

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Nandita Das and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra were recently seen rocking to the songs of Jasbir Jassi, especially his hit number Kudi Gujarat Di. Also in......

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors.That is a reach just under half of......

Will Disney Exit India?

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters For the first time since it entered India in 1993,......

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

A key blow for JioStar came from an unlikely source -- the Indian government's ban on real-money gaming, the sector that had become cricket's biggest advertiser. IMAGE: The International Cricket......

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

‘India does not have to make turning wickets. They have got great seamers in their lineup, and they have certainly shown that they can bowl teams out with pace’ IMAGE: India players and......

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

The inaugural Test Twenty season will be launched in January 2026, featuring six global franchises -- three Indian city-based teams and three international teams (Dubai, London, and one from the......

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

IMAGE: Virat Kohli reportedly earned Rs 10–12 crore via MPL. Photograph: BCCI The Indian government’s ban on real-money gaming through the newly introduced Online Gaming Bill could well go......

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

IMAGE: Punjab has been battling a severe flood situation over the past few weeks, leading to large-scale displacement of people and damage to crops. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India opener......