In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.
Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR of Tamil Nadu have advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals of the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai.
President Droupadi Murmu has announced a series of gubernatorial appointments, including new governors for West Bengal, Bihar, and other states.
A 19-year-old worker died after a steel frame fell on him during the construction of the Sewri-Worli Connector in Mumbai. This is the fourth fatality involving infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in recent days, raising concerns about construction safety.
'The closure of Don 3 was the best thing to happen to Farhan. If he was committed to directing Don, he wouldn't have been able to take on Pandit Ravi Shankar's role in The Beatles.'
Two individuals have been arrested in Jhansi for allegedly operating an online betting racket during IPL matches. Police seized mobile phones with digital transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore and have frozen bank accounts linked to the accused.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
Abhay Singh of Reliance won gold in the men's 200m race as national junior records continued to tumble on the final day of the 24th National U20 Athletics Federation Competition here on Sunday.
Boman Irani started Spiral Bound in 2020, a platform to mentor budding writers and directors, and the project now reportedly has more than 2,000 members with 865 sessions, both online and offline. On May 1, film folk got together to celebrate its sixth anniversary in Mumbai.
Thirteen children from the Baiga tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. Eight people have been arrested, including two alleged traffickers and six employers.
Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians' IPL playoff chances were hampered by Rohit Sharma's delayed return from a hamstring injury. He highlights Sharma's impactful innings against Lucknow Super Giants and suggests that an earlier recovery could have changed MI's fortunes.
The Met Gala 2026 had quite an interesting desi lineup, representing Indian fashion at one of the biggest global events.
Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam, marking the NDA's third consecutive government in the state. Sarma's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, with key political figures expected to attend.
The newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries expected to attend. Preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and secure ceremony.
Three milestones in three days signal India's growing mastery in next-generation strategic technologies spanning nuclear deterrence, hypersonic propulsion and precision stand-off strike capability.
With key changes and a focus on a balanced squad, can the Rajasthan Royals make a significant impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season under Riyan Parag's leadership?
Sanju Samson, now playing for Chennai Super Kings, is set to face his former team, Rajasthan Royals, in a highly anticipated IPL match in Guwahati, marking a significant shift in his career and a new chapter for both franchises.
The Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed procedure for conducting criminal trials in the absence of proclaimed offenders, as per section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aiming to ensure speedy justice.
A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument about his drinking habits. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect.
'...keeping in mind that an entire family, from anywhere in India, can sit down together to watch it in theatres! Maybe that's why they always show up for my family entertainers.'
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of suspended Banda Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam in connection with the alleged illegal release of a Noida-based gangster from jail without a court order.
A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim insurance money and other benefits.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of genres, from the adult entertainment platform-focused Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, to the Hindi crime drama Matka King with Vijay Varma, exploring Bombay's gambling culture.
Punjab Kings looked unstoppable after seven straight wins, but three defeats on the bounce have flipped the mood.
Delhi Police have arrested seven individuals involved in an illegal arms supply and betting racket, seizing significant assets and weapons.
Rinku Singh silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders snatch a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Rajasthan Royals.
A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 38.
Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.
Film folk attended the 16th birthday party of Mishka Kamboj, daughter of prominent Mumbai-based businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohit Kamboj and Aksha Kamboj at St Regis, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Costume designer Eka Lakhani, known for films like Mardaani 3, Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Shershaah, The Sky Is Pink, NH 10 and many more, got married to Sitaare Zameen Par Producer Ravi Bhagchandka at St Regis in Mumbai on March 14, followed by the reception the next day.
Dhruv Jurel discusses his successful transition to batting at No. 3 for Rajasthan Royals, highlighting his adaptability and partnership with teammates.
An assistant sub-inspector was injured after two alleged burglars attacked a Delhi Police team with a knife during an early morning raid in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area.
Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
India's electric passenger vehicle market saw an 87.4 per cent year-on-year increase in FY26, reaching 233,246 units, primarily driven by the mid-size SUV segment (20-30 lakh price bracket), while the entry-level segment (sub-10 lakh) experienced a decline.
Delhi Police have arrested a man suspected of leading an organised ATM fraud gang involved in over 50 cases of cheating. The arrest has resolved at least five cases, with the accused linked to numerous incidents across Delhi.
'The entire party is centred around one man and that is Arvind Kejriwal.' 'Till the time you are in Kejriwal's good books you are powerful. The day you are not with him, you are no one in the party.'
A 26-year-old Indian man working in Riyadh has reportedly been killed in a suspected missile attack, according to his family. They are seeking official confirmation and assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
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