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Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote as world's largest polls begin

16.63 crore people across 21 states and Union territories vote on Friday, April 19, 2024, in the first of the seven phases, kicking off the world’s largest democratic exercise that will span......

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

‘It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.’ IMAGE: Workers at a tea garden in Dibrugarh. Photograph: ANI Photo Popular as “tea......

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

While conditions have improved over the last decade in western UP, there are still unfulfilled needs. IMAGE: A Samajwadi Party supporter attends a public rally addressed by party chief Akhilesh......

Your safety is govt's responsibility, Maharashtra CM tells Salman Khan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra in Mumbai’s western suburbs and assured him of protection after two persons were arrested......

Shooters stayed near Salman's farmhouse in Panvel for a month

Two motorcycle-borne persons, who allegedly opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in Bandra, Mumbai, had rented a house for a month in Navi Panvel in Raigad district,......

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Historical quarterly data from listed......

Are the stock markets prepared for a delay in interest rate cut?

A higher-than-expected consumer price inflation (CPI) print for March in the US has dashed hopes of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) in June. Illustration: Uttam......

In FY25, NHAI to monetise 2,741 km roads

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is looking to monetise 33 stretches of national highways during the current financial year (FY25) through its toll operate transfer (TOT) and......

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector — regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals.......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Photograph: Kind courtesy Adil Hussain /Instagram When Adil Hussain declared that he regretted starring in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Kabir Singh, he didn’t know what he was getting into. The......

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair. For any Malayalee, think bromance in cinema, and two names that......

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating......

'Allu Arjun Gave 51 Takes To Perfect His Movements'

'He is a phenomenal guy.''The clarity with which he does his work and the way he wants to present it to the rest of India, I'm amazed at it.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun, left, and Resul Pookutty, second......

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

One nation, many celebrations. As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha......

PIX: Ashutosh sizzles but Punjab Kings fall short vs MI

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians played in Mullanpur on Thursday SCORECARD IMAGE: Mumbai Indians’ Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Ashutosh Sharma......

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma admitted he’s not a big fan of the Impact Player rule of the IPL. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he......

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Photograph: Carl......

India's T20 WC Squad: Shivam vs Rinku, Gill vs Jaiswal shootout possible

IMAGE: The Indian selection committee is unlikely to go for fresh faces, with the race for a spot in India’s line-up coming down to battles between tried-and-tested faces. Photograph: Adnan......

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side......

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