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70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

May 29, 1953. A New Zealand beekeeper named Edmund Hillary and a Nepali sherpa named Tenzing Norgay became the first human beings to reach the top of the world -- the 29,035 foot Mount Everest, the......

Mamata cites intelligence failure in illegal firecracker unit blast, apologises

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday apologised to the people of Egra area in Purba Medinipur district of the state for a blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Egra, in which......

SC stays HC order imposing Rs 25 lakh cost on Abhishek Banerjee

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the imposition of Rs 25 lakh cost on Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee by the Calcutta high court which had dismissed his plea for recall of its......

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages......

School jobs scam: Mamata's nephew moves SC against CBI questioning

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on May 26 a plea by senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee against his questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the school jobs......

Sebi ban on Samir Jain, wife, 6 others stayed by SAT

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has stayed the ban imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Samir Jain, vice-chairman and managing director of Bennett, Coleman & Co......

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As soon as I saw the title of the research paper 'How do markets......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

Exporters demand fiscal incentives, credit at affordable rates in Budget

Exporters on Thursday demanded fiscal incentives, tweaking in customs duties on certain products and credit at affordable rates in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and create jobs.......

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Dec 16

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has lined up three properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on December 16, at a reserve price of Rs 5.21 crore. Photograph: Shailesh......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

'Rani was apprehensive because she was doing a film outside the YRF banner after a long time.''She said she hoped she would be as comfortable with me as she was working in her home productions.''I......

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian......

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mira Rajput/Instagram Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira bring in the New Year at an undisclosed......

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

A film that looks and sounds so gorgeous must be welcomed, applauds Deepa Gahlot. On watching Anvita Dutt's second film, Qala, it is clear that she has the cinematic approach of an aesthete. Like......

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

IMAGE: Lance Klusener believes Hardik Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Rating Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, former......

Shami in trouble again: Wife moves SC over dowry, affair charges

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami with his wife Hasin Jahan in happier times. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohammed Shami/Twitter Mohammad Shami's wife moves Supreme Court against dismissal of plea to lift......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

Former India all-rounder Durani passes away at 88

IMAGE: Kabul-born Salim Durani, who packed a punch with his bat and was also a handy left-arm orthodox bowler, played 29 Tests and was instrumental in India defeating England 2-0 in the historic......

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal. IMAGE: Tulsidas Balaram,......

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