Muslim woman alleges forced conversion in UP

A shocking incident of forced religious conversion, sexual exploitation, extortion, blackmailing and humiliation of a woman came to light in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district on Friday, a senior......

UP man fakes kidnapping for cash, dad pays for bail

A man who allegedly faked his abduction to his family in a bid to take money from his father was taken into custody in Maharashtra's Pune, officials in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh said on......

Liquor smuggler goes to Kumbh to wash off sins, arrested

Like lakhs of people who thronged Prayagraj on Sunday to have a holy dip at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh, 22-year-old Pravesh Yadav too arrived in the city to take part in the ritual bathing......

UP: Woman stripped for refusing to sell ghee

A case has been registered against several people for allegedly stripping and assaulting a woman in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. Superintendent of Police (SP)......

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. Garment workers cut fabric to......

No wonder they call him Ustaad

Shamsheer Ustaad refused to become collateral damage when his industry modernised, discovers Geetanjali Krishna.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com We often hear of people who have lost their......

Varanasi carpet industry hopes for Budget sops

Carpet traders and weavers in Uttar Pradesh are hoping that the forthcoming annual Budget will offer them some sops. Traders and weavers in the state's Bhadohi district, which is famous for hand......

Thousands without jobs in carpet export hub

Three carpets, wet with chemical-laced water, could be seen on the large, barren field in Sarroi village of Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh, soaking the afternoon sunlight. The far end of the field was......

Jaiswal withdraws Goa move, wants to stay with Mumbai

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow him to remain with the domestic giants, a month after asking for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch......

What is behind Jaiswal's shock domestic switch to Goa

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal played only one Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai last season. Photograph: BCCI India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to make a shock switch to Goa from Mumbai due to......

The untold story behind Jaiswal's confidence

My backstory always gives me confidence to tackle any situation: Yashasvi Jaiswal IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against......

IPL: How Jaiswal got back into the groove

IMAGE: After initially struggling to find runs in IPL 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal has now scored 121 runs in seven games at the halfway stage. Photograph: BCCI Young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal......

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his double ton on Day 2 of the second Test against England. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test......