'New distraction': Oppn slams Rajnath over 'Nehru-Babri' remark

Several opposition leaders on Wednesday slammed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, wanted to build the Babri masjid using public......

Wife honours Tejas pilot Syal with a last, tearful salute

Sobbing inconsolably, the Indian Air Force officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter......

Mamata questions curbs on 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' in Parl

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that MPs were allegedly being restricted from saying 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' inside Parliament, and asked whether......

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic......

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system.......

'On Track For GDP Growth Exceeding 6.8%'

'I will not be surprised if there is a 7 per cent handle in front of the decimal place for the full financial year.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Indian economy can grow above the upper......

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The bitter legal battle that came......

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has two hundreds and a fifty in his last three innings, while Rohit Sharma has a hundred and two fifties in his last four outings. Photograph: BCCI/X The spotlight, like most......

Australia, England Register Unwanted Ashes Record!

IMAGE: Brendan Doggett celebrates his maiden Test wicket with teammates after dismissing Harry Brook, caught out by Alex Carey, on Day 1 of the Ashes series opener in Perth on Friday. Photograph:......

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

IMAGE: England need at least a draw in the second Test in Brisbane to have genuine hope of contending in the five-match series. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters England's unyielding......

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

IMAGE: Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their first goal with Eberechi Eze. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Arsenal re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League......

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

IMAGE: Mark Wood has been drafted into the England squad for the 1st Ashes Test in Perth, starting on Friday, November 21. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England have included pace bowler Mark......