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Maha CM declares Rs 10,000 cr aid to flood-hit areas

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a Rs 10,000-crore assistance to provide relief to flood-hit people, including farmers, and restore basic amenities in affected areas.......

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

The political divide between the Hindu supporters of United States President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden is getting deeper with the presidential election less than two......

With folded hands, PM Modi urges caution during festivities

With the onset of festival season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an impassioned appeal to people to follow COVID-19 guidelines, saying this is not the time to be careless as the......

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Cinemas in several parts of the country opened after seven months on Thursday with a few film enthusiasts venturing warily into movie watching in a COVID-19 'contactless' era of alternate seating,......

The sorry plight of Biharis

Left behind after election will be the Biharis with their stagnant conditions of poor education, poor health infrastructure, poverty, unemployment, divisions in society and the the aftermath of......

Implement waiver of interest on loans, RBI tells lending companies

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday asked all lending institutions, including non-banking financial companies, to implement the waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six months......

Govt to take Rs 6500 cr hit for interest waiver on loans

In a festival gift to borrowers, the finance ministry on Wednesday approved guidelines for a scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of the difference between compound interest and simple interest......

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the......

Govt lights up Diwali with Rs 3737 cr bonus for 30 lakh employees

The government on Wednesday decided to give Rs 3,737 crore bonus to 30.67 lakh central government employees to encourage spending during the festival season and add to demand in the economy. The......

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

While only 78.15 per cent of Jio's total subscriber base was active, Airtel boasts of 98.14 per cent active customers. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Reliance Jio’s falling share......

PIX: The AMAZING life of Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra, who has two films lined up for release and a biopic in the making, celebrates her 32nd birthday on October 22. Right time then, for Namrata Thakker to take a peek into her amazing......

Are you ready for these NEW RELEASES?

Even as theatres get ready to open their doors, the OTT platform is as busy as ever, churning out new content for its viewers. Joginder Tuteja lists the films and Web shows coming up. Poison......

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years. IMAGE: Bobby Deol. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bobby Deol/Instagram Bobby Deol was launched 25 years ago in Rajkumar Santoshi's romance,......

'John is still fighting corruption'

Bollywood A-listers are convinced that their place is on the big screen. The only A-lister, who has agreed to resort to the digital platform is Akshay Kumar, whose Laxmmi Bomb will tentatively......

'Salman is the hope after coronavirus'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram Putting an end to the speculation about the release of the Salman Khan starrer, Radhe: India's Most Wanted Bhai, the film's director Prabhudheva......

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

IPL could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online.But can it make money for Disney Star?Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore......

IPL final on Nov 10, Chinese sponsors stay

The IPL will allow unlimited COVID-19 replacements considering the delicate health safety situation across the globe. IMAGE: It is expected that the squad strength in terms of playing......

IPL GC agenda: Review of Chinese sponsorship deals and more...

Photograph: Kind courtesy IPL/Twitter The Indian Premier League governing council will be updated on the status of necessary government approvals for hosting the T20 league in the UAE when the......

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI The eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are eagerly waiting for the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from the Board of Control for Cricket in......

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

IPL likely to be held from Sept 26 to Nov 8 Broadcaster wants BCCI to extend the window by a week to coincide with the Diwali weekend IMAGE: The IPL governing council is yet to agree to the......

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CCP bans fireworks, processions for Narkasur

In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during Diwali, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has capped the height of the Narkasur effigy... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/ccp-bans-fireworks-processions-for-narkasur/articleshow/78901592.cms

BigBasket in talks to sell majority stake to Tata Group

India’s largest e-grocer BigBasket is in advanced negotiations with the Tata Group to divest a majority stake in favour of the salt-to-software... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/bigbasket-in-talks-to-sell-majority-stake-to-tata-group/articleshow/78902595.cms

Corona dents sales of new vehicles in Navratri, Diwali outlook bleak

News City News nagpur News Corona dents sales of new vehicles in Navratri, Diwali outlook bleak Corona dents sales of new vehicles in Navratri,... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/corona-dents-sales-of-new-vehicles-in-navratri-diwali-outlook-bleak/articleshow/78900389.cms

Air quality may worsen from today, stubble burning to add to Delhi's woes

On Monday, 2,047 fires were observed over Punjab and crop residue burning may have already crossed the peak in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, according... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/air-quality-may-worsen-again-from-wednesday-stubble-burning-to-add-to-delhi-s-woes/story-amfAsjxOKCdk6urWSVRgrN.html

SEE! 10 fashion trends you can't miss

It's time to up your quarantine style with these trends we spotted at Lakme Fashion Week 2020.� Geometrical Designs IMAGE: Why stick to the... ...

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/see-10-fashion-trends-you-cant-miss-/20201027.htm