CA All India Rank 3 Sohan Anil Manjrekar tells Rediff how he spent five years preparing for one of the toughest examinations in the country; he did it to fulfil his father's dream.
A man from Gujarat's Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming that she had embraced Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country.
Gaya native Shubham Kumar topped the JEE exam by avoiding negative news and social media. He credited his parents, Kota faculties and hard work for his success. Gurugram's Kabeer Chillar secured the second rank. Both students attended the Allen Career Institute in Kota.
At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch forest, we immersed her balance ashes. It was a sombre, precious day for both of us. But a day that also brought long-needed closure. My mother's spirit, chained for so many years in a Parkinson's-locked body, was free. But my father came back from the beach a visibly older man.
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the 'ceasefire' that he got done between India and Pakistan was a favour to their army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'
The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.
Satluj is a chilling reminder of what happens when a state is allowed to become judge, jury and executioner, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The men in my family left early. The women stayed. And somewhere in between, they made me whoever I am, notes Binu Alex.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.
India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata for a four-day diplomatic tour to India, marking the first visit by a US secretary of state to the city in 14 years. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian officials, energy talks, and a Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting.
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, the first Sikh footballer to play at a FIFA World Cup, hopes his historic appearance will inspire more players of Indian and South Asian heritage to reach football's biggest stage.
Heer Sara needed a lot more fizz, humour, and maybe even some stranger danger, suggests Deepa Gahlot.
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed film producer K Venkata Narayana as the state's special representative to the government in New Delhi, evoking sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other opposition parties on Friday.
Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel is facing a police complaint from a woman who alleges he engaged in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage, and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation. Porel has strongly denied all allegations, and police have begun an investigation.
A year after the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad that claimed hundreds of lives families continue to mourn while the crash site stands as a stark reminder of one of India's worst aviation disasters.
While sharing her study secrets and preparation strategy, Devina Gahlot explained that discipline and consistency were more important than studying for long hours.
Five members of the Agrawal family, including a chartered accountant, his wife, their two daughters, and his mother, were cremated in Gurugram after perishing in a devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B. The family was in Delhi for the father's medical treatment, and the tragedy also claimed the lives of other relatives, leaving the community in profound grief.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through a chemical reaction using hydrogen, with water vapour as the only emission, making it a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based traction systems.
Karnataka's G Sindhushree, an unheralded pole vaulter, achieved a new national record of 4.25m at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. This performance not only secured her a gold medal but also a spot in the Asian Games. Overcoming personal hardships, Sindhushree dedicated her achievement to her late father. The event also saw other athletes like Animesh Kujur, Harshita Bhadra, Manpreet Kaur, Gowthami Jayaraman, Mohammed Afsal, and N Thowfeeq qualify for the Asian Games in various disciplines.
The move is to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and boost patient confidence.
'Why are we deliberately taking apart an electoral system that has worked?' 'There is no answer to that, and there is no data and has never been any on the absurd slander that foreigners are voting here,' asserts Aakar Patel.
The mother of the RG Kar Medical College victim is entering West Bengal politics as a BJP candidate to fight against the TMC government and seek justice for her daughter's case in the upcoming Assembly election.
Bollywood celebrate Father's Day with memories, pictures and sweet messages on social media.
It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.
Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.
India's most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh idolises Virat Kohli and credits his longevity to fitness, saying he has drawn inspiration from the star cricketer's fitness regime.
A mother and daughter were found dead in Bengaluru, India, in a suspected suicide pact driven by mounting debt. Two other family members survived with injuries.
India's consumption stocks, which have outperformed the broader market, are now facing significant pressure due to a gradual rise in fuel prices and the potential for higher inflation. Analysts warn that companies may be forced to pass on increased input costs to consumers, potentially hurting demand across both staples and discretionary categories, with a looming threat of deficient monsoon rainfall further exacerbating inflationary concerns.
Behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting lies years of relentless hard work, family sacrifices, and a training routine few young cricketers could endure.
One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.
According to Indeed's Mother's Day 2026 Survey, 83 per cent Indian women said they had chosen not to apply for a job because the role felt difficult to manage alongside caregiving responsibilities.
Dive into the chaotic world of Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge drama that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime and retribution but often loses its way amidst a multitude of bizarre subplots, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.
In a remarkable achievement, a family from Haryana, India, now residing in the UK, celebrates as both the son, Tushar Kumar, and the mother, Parveen Rani, have been elected as mayors in their respective towns. Tushar has become the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK.
A woman was arrested in Madhepura, Bihar, for allegedly throwing acid on a mother and daughter during a dispute at a jewellery shop. The incident occurred after the victims attempted to collect jewellery for which they had paid an advance in 2022.
Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming financially independent taught her to feel confident about herself.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
'Sushmita is a remarkable lady and a self-made lady. She will not accept anything from anybody. So, when somebody says she is a gold digger. She is not. Lalit was a diamond digger.'
