Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

A jammed door in the AC sleeper bus that caught fire near Jaisalmer was the main reason for the high number of casualties, police said on Wednesday. IMAGE: A bus catches fire and bursts into......

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.' IMAGE: Professor Susumu Kitagawa addresses a press conference in Kyoto, Japan, October 8, 2025,......

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......

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking "sole ownership" of the amendments made to the GST regime and said the current reforms were inadequate, with no resolution to......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra......

LG India signals 'future-ready' push with Rs 11.6K cr IPO

For LG Electronics India, the Rs 11,607 crore initial public offering (IPO) is not just a fundraising exercise. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters The company’s senior executives describe it as a......

Mahindra's Iconic Thar Finally Gets the Polish It Deserves

The offroad legend 2025 Mahindra Thar launched at an eye-popping Rs 9.99 lakh, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. You know the Mahindra Thar. The name itself carries a certain weight, a lineage......

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

'Even today, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pervien Dastur Irani Where did the curly-haired vamp with the......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

What Shraddha NEVER Shares!

Shanaya is a cool cat... Sai visits the National War Memorial... Sonakshi tries a Diwali look... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram Shraddha Kapoor says, 'Main mera playlist share......

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli down Roma

Real Madrid held to third straight draw IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe's tries to find a way past Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga during the LaLiga match at Estadi Montilivi, Girona, on......

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Arsenal are now the only team in the UEFA Champions League with a maximum 15 points and look all but assured of a place in the last 16. A summary of Wednesday's action.   IMAGE: Jurrien Timber......

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues on Saturday IMAGE: Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic and Torino's Guillermo Maripan vie for possession during their Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium,......

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks' Barcelona to victory; Inter Milan, Roma win

Barcelona down Celta Vigo IMAGE: Robert Lewandowski scores Barcelona's second goal against Celta Vigo at Estadio de Balaidos, Vigo, on Sunday. Photograph: Miguel Vidal/Reuters Robert Lewandowski......

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Nick Woltemade scores Germany's second goal during the World Cup UEFA Qualifiers Group A match against Luxembourg,......