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How Real Heroes Celebrate Diwali

Glimpses of Indian Army personnel celebrating Diwali along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu. IMAGE: Soldiers burn firecrackers and offer sweets to each other......

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

Bajrang Singh's name once echoed with reverence -- a former National Security Guard commando and one of the unsung heroes of the 26/11 terror attacks. IMAGE: Joint teams of the Rajasthan......

More than 10 lakh SIR forms 'uncollectable' in Bengal: CEO

Over 10 lakh SIR enumeration forms have so far been identified as "uncollectable" in West Bengal, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said on Monday. IMAGE: BLOs and assistant workers......

NSG to hold 'Neverever' memorial to mark 26/11 anniversary

The National Security Guard (NSG) will organise an event at the Gateway of India on Wednesday to mark the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and reaffirm the resolve to prevent......

Kolkata: BLOs protesting over SIR workload clash with cops; EC calls them...

Alleging "excessive work pressure" and "unmanageable workload", Booth-level officers engaged in the ongoing SIR process in West Bengal clashed with the police on Monday while attempting to enter......

Hero rides festival tide, GST winds at its back

With gains of over 28 per cent, Hero MotoCorp has emerged as the best-performing largecap automotive stock over the past three months. Photograph: Jaime Saldarriaga/Reuters The rally has been......

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. We......

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Domestic vehicle retail sales hit record highs in October, driven by GST 2.0-induced affordability, strong festival demand, and a powerful rural recovery, with PV sales rising 11% and two-wheeler......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Some interviews begin with questions. This one began with tears. When Syed......

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

'Most of us try to be good human beings; he was genuinely a good person.' IMAGE: Dharmendra greets Amitabh Bachchan as the shoot of Coolie resumes after the latter's accident in 1983. Photograph:......

'Dharamji Was A Hit With Every Heroine'

'He had a terrific sense of what works at the box office and what doesn't.' IMAGE: Asha Parekh and Dharmendra in Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke. Asha Parekh was considered the luckiest heroine of the 1960s......

AVM Studios' M Saravanan Passes Away

Photograph: Kind courtesy G Dhananjheyan/X Veteran producer and owner of iconic AVM Studios, M Saravanan, died in Chennai due to age-related ailments on December 4, sources said. He was 86.......

PVL: Delhi Toofans blank holders Calicut Heroes

IMAGE: Delhi Toofans recorded their second win in the 2025 edition of the Prime Volleyball League. Photograph: Prime Volleyball/X Delhi Toofans registered a commanding 3-0 win over defending......

PVL: Mumbai Meteors blank Calicut Heroes

IMAGE: Mumbai Meteors moved to the top of the table with a win over defending champions Calicut Heroes in the Prime Volleyball League, in Hyderabad, on Monday. Photograph: Prime Volleyball/X......

PVL: Ahmedabad Defenders rally to down Calicut Heroes

IMAGE: Ahmedabad Defenders registered their second win of the season by defeating holders Calicut Heroes. Photograph: Prime Volleyball/X Ahmedabad Defenders bounced back to get the better of......

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

IMAGE: Tears, hugs, and joy: jemimah Rodrigues with her father. Photograph: Jemimah Rodrigues/Instagram Eight years ago, 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues stood at the Mumbai airport gates,......

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

IMAGE: Shafali Verma turned doubt into destiny as India lifted their first-ever women's World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A week ago, she was playing domestic T20s in Surat. On......