Ten dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; Puja holidays advanced

At least 10 people were killed, nine of them due to electrocution, as torrential overnight rain -- among the heaviest in four decades -- left Kolkata and adjoining districts paralysed on Tuesday,......

'Thank You, Modiji For Saving My Sindoor'

'I believe Modiji hai toh mumkin hai.' IMAGE: Border Security Force Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw with his wife Rajani Shaw. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajani Shaw   On April 23, 2025, a day after......

Gautambhai Felicitates Narendrabhai

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Modi dedicated the Vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport to the nation. This ambitious Kerala......

The Kashmir Princess Crash, 70 Years On

The Air India flight crashed into the sea after a mid-air bomb explosion in what was a failed assassination attempt on Chinese premier Zhou En Lai. IMAGE: Air India's Kashmir Princess aircraft.......

India least favoured among emerging-market investors

Just over a year ago, India was investors' top pick among EMs. Its slide down the rankings follows $30 billion (over 2.5 trillion) of foreign selling over the past 12–13 months. Illustration:......

Rupee Fall: Who Stands To Gain?

So far this year, the rupee has fallen by 4.2 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters   India's information technology services and pharmaceutical firms......

Morgan Stanley's bull-case scenario: Sensex may touch 107,000 by Dec '26

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have updated their outlook for the Indian markets, and they now expect the Sensex to hit the 107,000 mark by December 2026 in a bull-case scenario, translating into an......

Jane Street Now Under CBDT Scanner

The CBDT is investigating Jane Street for possibly misusing the India-Singapore tax treaty. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is building a case based on......

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

'It is something that he always wanted to do and he has achieved phenomenal success in doing it.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan from his college days. Photograph: Kind courtesy Amar Talwar/Facebook Before......

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor in Tezaab. Aditya Pancholi has claimed that he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab. The role eventually went to Anil......

'OTT Has Become Desi Porn'

'This kind of content will destroy our culture.' IMAGE: Bipasha Basu in Jism, the film that provoked Uday Mahurkar into moving the Supreme Court over vulgar content. The Supreme Court of India on......

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.' IMAGE: Shahid Kapoor with his mother Neelima Azeem. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram "I......

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

IMAGE: Heather Knight has shown consistency with fine knocks in England's matches against India and Australia, and could again make an impact against New Zealand. Photograph: Lahiru......

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

IMAGE: In the league stage of the Women's World Cup, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin in both games. Photograph: ICC South Africa will hope to......

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

IMAGE: South Africa will be looking for big knock from Laura Wolvaardt when they take on England in their opening women’s World Cup match in Guwahati on Friday. Photograph: BCCI South Africa......

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Her absence leaves the team grappling with a selection headache, as she performs the triple role of captain, opener, and wicketkeeper. IMAGE: Skipper Alyssa Healy, who hit back-to-back centuries......

Inexperienced Bangladesh face formidable England

IMAGE: Led by Linsey Smith, England bowlers put on a superb effort in their opening match to bowl out South Africa for just 69 runs. Photograph: ICC/X With a line-up that features a plethora of......