As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and asked ”Hindu brothers” to ensure that minorities are  protected, as prohibitory orders remained in force......

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.Archana Masih/Rediff.com recounts what transpired during Operation......

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

The mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed to his injuries after surviving last week's helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, were consigned to flames with full military and state......

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

The mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who died at a military hospital in Bengaluru after surviving in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu, were on Thursday brought to Bhopal, where his family......

Tata Group gets nod for rooftop helipad

The government on Wednesday granted operational clearance to Tata Group's private roof-top helipad, only the second such facility in the country, in south Mumbai. Director General of Civil Aviation......

Why service apartments are in demand

With the economy booming and IT and ITeS sectors being in demand, a growing number of expat professionals are packing their bags to kickstart and oversee business operations in India. And this is......

Travelling? Serviced apartments are cheaper!

Consider this: A 400 sq ft Taj Club double room costs around Rs 18,000 a day and a two-room (450 sq ft) suite Rs 22,000 a day.The 1,700 sq ft presidential suite can make your pocket lighter by a......

Indian Hotels plans 60 budget hotels in 5 years

Indian Hotels Company, owners of the Taj group of hotels, is planning to open 55-60 smart basics hotels (budget hotels) in the next five years, said Tata group chairman Ratan Tata during the 103rd......

SRK to be discharged on Thursday

Audio Yash Johar on SRK's surgery Shah Rukh Khan would on Thursday be discharged from his London hospital after a successful operation on his spine and will be discharged. Details of the operation......

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

IMAGE: Juventus FC's Alex Sandro scores during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh Gupta lists some more amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times. IMAGE: The Lord's cricket ground, owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club,......

Lord's cricket ground lends support to medical staff

IMAGE: The Lord's cricket ground, owned by Marylebone Cricket Club, has provided 75 parking space for staff at Wellington Hospital, University College Hospital, and the Hospital of St John and St......

2nd Test: Taylor surpasses Crowe against Bangladesh

'I said to Hogan (Crowe) sorry it's taken so long but I think he will be proud' IMAGE: New Zealand's Ross Taylor bats on Day 4 of the 2nd Test match against Bangladesh at Basin Reserve in......

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

IMAGE: Ajit Wadekar is the only cricketer apart from Lala Amarnath and Chandu Borde to have served as captain, manager, and selector in Indian cricket. Photograph: BCCI Former cricket captain Ajit......