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'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

'The Pakistan establishment keeps him well protected.' IMAGE: Fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Photograph: Rediff Archives Author S Hussain Zaidi has just published his latest book From Dubai To......

'Dawood Is De Facto Ruler Of Pakistan'

'He decides who will be Pakistan's prime minister, president, even provincial chief ministers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Author S Hussain Zaidi has just published his latest book......

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

'6 shooters went to kill Dawood in Pakistan...' IMAGE: A 40-year-old photograph of Dawood Ibrahim. There are no recent photographs of India's most wanted fugitive. Photograph: Rediff Archives ......

Delhi police nab human trafficker in Hyderabad after 2,500 km chase

The Delhi police special cell arrested a man from Hyderabad allegedly involved in the illegal trafficking of Indian youths and forcing them to work in fake call centres engaging in cyber fraud, an......

When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

'If you can have Rampur flown magically to Pakistan's borders, I might ask the nawab to accede to Pakistan. Else, I'm afraid we have no choice in the matter but to join India.' A riveting excerpt......

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown......

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or......

Zaidi lays down road map for aviation growth

The government would create a new framework for pushing aviation growth in the next decade, strengthen regulatory systems and provide more certainty in policies, civil aviation secretary-designate......

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

Tucked away at a lane in Arehalli Guddadahalli, a small village in Bengaluru Rural district is a nondescript factory of LaundryMate, one of India’s first organised technology-led online......

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Civil aviation ministry has proposed that deputy director generals and Indian Air Force officers be allowed to apply for the top job. Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil......

Why Emraan Wants To Play Dawood Again

IMAGE: Emraan Hashmi. Photograph: Afsar Dayatar/Rediff Would you rather watch a film on Dawood Ibrahim or Swami Vivekananda? Director Vishal Bhardwaj, known for his gangster films like Maqbool and......

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

'Being in his company was learning at every moment.' IMAGE: Pallavi Joshi in Bharat Ek Khoj. Theatre director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Sunil Shanbag was associated with Shyam......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Cop, courtesan, daku, don, school teacher, snakes, Rekha's played everything under the sun on screen and survived bad......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Three Indians charged for corrupt acts at Emirates T10 league

Photograph: ICC/X The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged eight people including players, officials and a couple of Indian team owners, Parag Sanghvi and Krishan Kumar Chaudhary on......

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

IMAGE: Pakistan fans, in Lahore, celebrate the team's win over India in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Mohsin Raza/Reuters "Papa, I've......

Sultan of Johor Cup: India beat Malaysia in opener

IMAGE: Hockey team celebrates. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter The Indian junior men's hockey team started their campaign at the eighth Sultan of Johor Cup with a hard fought 2-1 win over......

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.The......