Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai's controversial encounter specialist, former policeman Pradeep Sharma, faced a significant legal blow on Tuesday, as the Bombay high court convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment in......

New Chhattisgarh assembly has 72 crorepati MLAs; 17 face criminal cases

As many as 72 out of 90 MLAs in the newly-elected Chhattisgarh legislative assembly are crorepatis, four more as compared to the previous assembly while 17 of the new MLAs face criminal cases, with......

Baghel's deputy loses by 94 votes, 8 other ministers bite dust

Nine out of 13 ministers in the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh have suffered defeat in the state assembly polls. IMAGE: T S Singh Deo. Photograph: ANI Photo They include......

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

The Uttar Pradesh board of secondary education has included biographies of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji and tribal leader Birsa Munda in the curriculum for......

Bank stocks can slide more; stay away for now: Analysts

The global turmoil in the banking sector has made analysts cautious, who advise that investors stay away from stocks of this sector till the overall sentiment improves. Illustration: Uttam......

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.  IMAGE: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal poses with a briefcase containing Budget......

How to buy the best health insurance

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Prashant Soni: Can I buy 2-3 policies and pay the final......

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members A bunch of doctors and engineers have come together to make access to emergency care easier and faster,......

'They said casting Alia was a mistake'

'Gangubai required Alia to change her body language, voice, even the look in her eyes.''I threw the challenge at her and she was more than up to it.' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt spotted at Sanjay Leela......

PIX: Sunny Leone visits Siddhivinayak temple

Sunny Leone visited the famous Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai to seek blessings for her forthcoming film Kuch Kuch Locha Hai on Friday. Dressed in a pink salwar kameez, the actress made her......

The Worst 5 Kannada films of 2014

Kannada cinema saw some pretty bad films this year. The first half of 2014 has been disappointing for the Kannada film industry. Some of the big films, starring superstars, failed to set the box......

Meet the contestants of Bigg Boss Kannada

Hit reality show Bigg Boss has now travelled south -- its Kannada version debuted on television on Sunday, March 24. Actor Sudeep will host the show. Here's a look at the contestants on......

Ranji: Gujarat set for first innings lead against Delhi

A summary of Wednesday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Skipper Harshal Patel claimed four wickets in each innings as Haryana posted a seven-wicket win over Assam, in......

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja destroys Mumbai, taking 5 wickets for 90 runs.  A summary of the opening day's play in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Karnataka batsman......

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

IMAGE: Mumbai captain Aditya Tare praised the bowlers for their disciplined effort and the fielding. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter A disciplined bowling effort helped Mumbai reduce......

Rohit's pep talk for struggling Mumbai Ranji team

India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma "spoke to the Mumbai Ranji team on how to overcome the current situation". IMAGE: India ODI and T20I vice-captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI......

Sports Shorts: Sai Praneeth in top 10; 2 boxers enter quarters

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Sai Praneeth, who had won bronze at the World Championships in August, moved to top 10. Photograph: PTI Photo Indian......