'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'
Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.
The Panchkula Municipal Corporation has reported discrepancies in its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) with a private bank, amounting to approximately 150 crore. The matter has been reported to the State Vigilance for further investigation.
Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest championship leader after Japanese GP win, breaking Lewis Hamilton's record and extending his dream start.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has re-arrested Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah Group, in connection with a money laundering case involving the fraudulent acquisition of land in Delhi. This is Siddiqui's second arrest by the ED, following a previous case related to cheating students at his educational institutions.
'Now when I see the forest, I don't just see trees -- I see a home that we must protect.'
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Delhi after he attacked her with an LPG cylinder during a domestic dispute.
On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.
The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between the opposition and the government regarding a discussion on the West Asia crisis, with accusations of political maneuvering and failure to uphold the dignity of parliamentary positions.
Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved motorcycle collisions and a pedestrian being struck by a truck.
Karnataka continues to lead the medal tally at the Khelo India Tribal Games, driven by swimming success, while Chhattisgarh achieves its best performance.
India's U-20 football team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan 3-0 to secure a spot in the SAFF U-20 Championship semifinals, with Omang Dodum scoring twice.
Sometimes, in marriages, people start to feel less valued and trust issues can stem from that same feeling, observes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders' batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi says he judges his performances with how his team fares while he keeps working on multiplying his skills as a top order-batter and wicketkeeper.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of attempting to alter West Bengal's demography by importing voters from other states ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, alleging a conspiracy to undermine the democratic rights of local residents.
The winners of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final. Real Sociedad hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their second leg in San Sebastian on March 4.
Taking to social media, Sindhu reflected on her long-standing rivalry and friendship with the Rio Olympics gold medallist, recalling their journey from teenage competitors to seasoned rivals on the global stage.
AICC leader K C Venugopal has alleged that the bribery case against him and other Congress leaders in Haryana is a politically motivated move sponsored by the BJP and CPI(M). He denies the allegations and claims to have taken legal action.
Kosovo, Italy, Czech Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have advanced to the World Cup playoff finals after securing victories in their respective semi-final matches. Thrilling encounters saw underdog triumphs and penalty shootout drama.
A 32-year-old Nigerian national died after being apprehended by Delhi Police during an operation. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.
A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.
The family of Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia patient, bid him farewell at his cremation in Delhi. Rana's death follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing the withdrawal of life support.
Sunit Chowrasia marked his return from injury with a victory at the ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship, overcoming a three-shot overnight lead to secure his maiden title.
Two companies are competing for the Indian Super League and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports offering over Rs 2100 crore. Capri Sports bids for the Indian Women's League rights.
A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun after being caught in a crossfire between occupants of two cars following a road rage incident.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene discusses the team's preparation for the IPL season opener and their strategy to break their long-standing losing streak on opening days.
Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that conducting a medical examination (ossification test) to determine a minor's age is illegal when school, board, or municipal certificates are available, setting aside orders from lower courts and granting bail to a minor accused of molestation.
'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will honour fans who died in a stampede last year by wearing jersey No. 11 during practice and reserving 11 permanent seats at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
With the twin blockbusters of Dhurandhar, which have resulted in over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) coming in, Ranveer Singh has proved himself all over again.
Akshay Bhatia, a three-time PGA Tour winner, is set to make his debut at the Hero Indian Open, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in his parents' home country. The tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Eugenio Chacarra and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari.
A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Dayalpur area for bullying one of the accused. Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the murder.
Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.
RCB start IPL 2026 with record-breaking chase against SRH as Rajat Patidar dedicates emotional win to fans lost in last year's tragedy.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the 15th convocation of IIM Ranchi, where he will award medals to outstanding students and launch a virtual reality case repository.
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever championship leader. The race saw a high-speed crash involving Oliver Bearman, who was later cleared by doctors.
Why didn't KKR's 25.20 crore buy Green bowl? Irked Rahane says "Ask Cricket Australia "
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of stoking fights among all sections of society and attempting to loot the country by exploiting these divisions. She also criticised the BJP's economic policies and alleged discrimination in welfare schemes.
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