IN PIX: The big winners in Himachal Pradesh

Prem Kumar Dhumal Party: Bharatitya Janata Party Constituency: Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister P K Dhumal won from the Hamirpur seat defeating his nearest Congress rival Narinder Thakur......

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was gang-raped by them in a hotel in Kasauli. Image used only for representational......

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

At least 12 people, including a YouTuber, have been nabbed from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on charges of espionage over the last two weeks, with investigations pointing to an alleged......

Why So Much Hatred For English?

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. questions Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Why does the......

Jaitley allocates Rs 500 cr to set up 5 new IIMs and IITs

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to set up up five new IIMs (Indian Institute of Management Studies) and five new IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) in the......

India's auto revolution is driving global oil demand

India is currently the world's fourth-largest oil consumer after the United States, China and Japan "India is taking over from China as the main growth market for oil," the International Energy......

Govt plans Rs 2 lakh-cr solar and wind power projects in deserts

With depleting fossil fuel reserves and environmental concerns surrounding conventional power generation, the government has started work on a long-term plan to tap into India’s solar and......

Is Kangana Praying For Tejas Or Poll Ticket?

On Friday, November 3, 2023, Kangana Ranaut declared that she will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election if Lord Krishna so wishes. Politics may open a new opportunity for the actor whose last two......

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at the Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora is......

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

International Yoga Day may be over but yoga remains an important part of Bollywood's daily life. Here's some yoga inspiration for you! Please click on the images for a closer look at the stars......

This Is How Yami Starts Her Day

The New Year may have started but stars are in no mood to return home. Instead, they continue to make beautiful holiday pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Yami Gautam/Instagram......

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

IMAGE: RCB will look to pick up their fourth win on the trot when they take on hosts PBKS. Photograph: BCCI A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory......

First look! Ranveer nails Kapil Dev's 'Natraj' shot

IMAGE: Ranveer Singh is essaying the role of Kapil Dev in the Kabir Khan-directed '83'. Photograph: Ranvir Singh/Twitter Watching him play Kapil Dev on-screen would be nothing less than a feast......

Should India play 5 bowlers in Dharamsala Test?

Should India play an extra fast bowler in Dharamsala where the pitches suit pacers?Will Shreyas Iyer replace an unfit Virat Kohli? IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer, who told Rediff.com's Harish Kotian last......

Ranji round-up: Tyagi shines for Railways

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday Riding on an unbeaten fifty by young Harsh Tyagi, Railways lead Saurashtra by 130 runs at stumps on the penultimate day of the four-day Ranji Trophy......

Centenarian Man Kaur sets sights on winning Laureus award

'I feel thrilled. I am feeling the same way as any youngster would. Now, I need support of my countrymen and sports enthusiasts around the world. Vote for me.' IMAGE: Man Kaur of India looks on......