'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?''In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be......

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives seized with the uncovering of a “white collar” terror module involving the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.......

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

The Rs 10,000 crore that he had pledged will go in the creation of a network of affordable world-class hospitals and medical colleges, affordable top-tier K-12 schools and advanced global skill......

Don't Blame Tax Rate For Market Volatility

'Tax rate and stock markets are entirely two different things.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a post-Budget interaction programme in Visakhapatnam, March 6, 2025. Photograph: ANI......

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Joginder Tuteja lists more 2026 theatre releases in a four-part series. Do read: Part 1 ' Part 2   NaagzillaRelease date: August 14 Photograph: Kind courtesy Kartik Aaryan/Instagram The big......

Will Vedika Pinto Be The Next Big Star?

IMAGE: Vedika Pinto in Nishaanchi. After Aneet Padda, Bollywood gets ready for yet another promising actress to storm the big screen. Vedika Pinto, who made her acting debut in Operation Romeo, is......

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in Thamma.......

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Prepare to stay glued on your television screens all weekend.From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and......

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

'It's like a second innings, that cricket gave me that chance and brought me back to Mumbai. So, in that sense, it's nostalgic and emotional, but it's not playing on my mind per se.' IMAGE: It......

Indian archers shine on first day of Asian C'ships

IMAGE: In the women's recurve section, Anshika Kumari emerged as the top Indian with 660 points, securing fifth position overall. Photograph: Khelo India/X Unheralded Yashdeep Bhoge upstaged the......

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.   IMAGE:......

Suryavanshi storm hits SMAT, becomes youngest centurion

IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi eclipsed the record held by Maharashtra's Vijay Zol to become the youngest batter to hit a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Photograph: Screengrab via BCCI......

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

IMAGE: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami finished his campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament with 16 wickets. Photograph: ANI Photo Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane struck a......