Banned kite-flying string claims life of physiotherapist in UP

A physiotherapist died in Jaunpur after his throat was slit by a stray 'Chinese manjha', banned glass-coated synthetic strings used for flying kites, while he was returning home on his motorcycle......

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the National Investigation Agency for not properly presenting its case in a terror funding matter involving Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah,......

Look, Who Turned Up At Maduro March!

Supporters of Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro took to the streets of Caracas, demanding his release following his capture by US forces on January 3. Demonstrators carried action figures......

Hindu activists force cancellation of interfaith wedding reception in UP

Hindu activists objected to the walima (wedding reception) of a newly-married couple in Kotwali police station area of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, organising a protest that prompted the family......

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

To meet its $50-billion export target by 2030, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to significantly scale up services sector, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and Global Capability......

Energy, banking and metal stocks push Sensex up 302 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Monday after facing a massive drubbing in the past five trading sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in energy, banking and metal......

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

The New Tata Punch is a fantastic deal for first-time buyers. You get SUV capabilities and premium features like Clima Touch Automatic Temperature Control, an integrated air purifier, and......

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

'In India's competitive automotive market, staying relevant means continuously raising the bar.' IMAGE: The Mahindra XUV700. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff Automakers are lining up upgrades and......

2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

Many movies are coming up for release in 2026. Joginder Tuteja looks at the possible blockbusters, in this four-part series.   Ustaad Bhagat SinghRelease date: March Pawan Kalyan injects his swag......

Akshay, Rani Team Up For First Time

IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji. Photograph: @CISFHQrs X/ANI Photo   Although they have remained friends over the years, Rani Mukerji and Akshay Kumar, believe it or not, have never worked......

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Kalamkaval, releasing on OTT on January 16, is like any good work of art, and suggests more than it shows, applauds Arjun Menon. Mammootty's Kalamkaval releases on OTT on January 16, on SonyLIV.......

BMC Polls: Kareena-Saif Vote!

'It's our job and duty as citizens to come out and vote (at the BMC election exit polls).' Film folk stepped out to vote at the BMC elections exit polls on January 14, and paused to show off their......

WPL PIX: RCB thump UP Warriorz by 9 wickets

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz on Monday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana celebrates on hitting the winning runs as Royal Challengers......

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. Photograph: WPL/X UP Warriorz need to sort out......

After MI heist, RCB face star-studded UP Warriorz

IMAGE: The Smriti Mandhana-led RCB, the 2024 champions, pulled off an astonishing three-wicket win against MI just on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Having come through a trial by fire in their opening......

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

'As I said, while you're contributing, or while you're in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you're a certain age?' IMAGE: Mitchell Starc, 35, says age......

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

IMAGE: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will be chasing a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open starting on January 18. Photograph: Kim Soo-Hyeon/Reuters Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik......