Facing serious health issues, says BJP-baiter Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he has developed serious health issues and is undergoing treatment and has been advised not to mingle with people. IMAGE: Shiv Sena-UBT leader......

Ajit Pawar was keen on NCP merger before death, claims close aide

After contesting the January 15 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri Chichwad together, the two factions decided to contine the tie-up for the next month's Zilla Parishad elections too IMAGE: Former......

Sharad Pawar doubtful over merger of NCP factions

The process to merge the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party may now face a roadblock due to the death of Ajit Pawar, said Sharad Pawar on Saturday.......

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.' IMAGE: A helpful......

Budget 2026: Key numbers to be watched

Here are the key numbers to watch out for in the Union Budget for 2025-26. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting......

Pent-up demand boosted retail health insurance segment in October

Even as non-life insurers reported muted premium growth in October, standalone health insurers saw a robust 38 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) surge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This growth......

Life insurers may face VNB margin squeeze

The loss of input tax credit (ITC) following the rationalisation of the goods and services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance from 18 per cent to nil is may weigh on the profits of......

A long-game Budget

Sitharaman calls for building capabilities to ensure growth resilience; tightens fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of GDP. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Budget's focus was on......

11 New Year Resolutions Inspired By Stars

It's the perfect time to set new goals for the new year. Namrata Thakker delivers some starry inspiration to make some resolutions for 2026.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram......

Did Vijay Spend NYE With Rashmika In Rome?

Film folk share pictures how they welcomed 2026.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Vijay Deverakonda/Instagram Vijay Deverakonda starts the new year in Rome. Rashmika Mandanna is celebrating in Rome......

'Dharmendra Was Never 'The Star' On The Sets'

'When someone complimented him, he hugged that person with such sincerity. That genuineness stayed with him.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Saba Ali Khan/Instagram Sharmila Tagore shared the same......

Janhvi-Shikhar Cuddle Up At Boney Kapoor's Party

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Kapoor/Instagram Boney Kapoor turned 70 on November 11, and his family threw him an intimate birthday party. Family members posted pictures from the celebrations,......

Good news on Shreyas Iyer's health

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer will continue to recuperate in Sydney after his discharge from hospital. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters India batter Shreyas Iyer, who was hospitalised and was admitted to......

'T20 is thrilling, but base of game is Test cricket'

IMAGE: India are eyeing history by becoming the first ever team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title. Photograph: BCCI Key Points India great Kapil backed India in T20s, but stressed......

Bird droppings halt Prannoy-Loh match at India Open

'It was bird shit that kind of halted the game,' Prannoy said in the mixed zone after his 21-18, 19-21, 14-21 loss. IMAGE: HS Prannoy in action against Singapore's Loh Kean in a second-round match......

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

'I heard the voice recording, also read the statement, both are contradictory. In voice recording, she appreciated, but what I read was all negative.' IMAGE: Badminton Association of India......

'Really unhealthy': Players blast conditions at India Open

‘I think it's still very dirty and really unhealthy conditions for all the players’ IMAGE: Mia Blichfeldt said she had hoped the change of venue would lead to tangible improvements, but found......