Buddha, Basaveshwara, Ambedkar are divine incarnations, says HC

While dismissing a public interest litigation that challenged the sanctity of the oath taken by members of the legislative assembly in the name of certain persons instead of as mandated in the......

SC rejects appeal against order refusing to hand Krishna Janmasthan to Hindus

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea challenging an Allahabad high court order dismissing a PIL seeking a direction to the Uttar Pradesh government to acquire the Krishna Janmabhoomi......

V Gangadhar, journalist-satirist, passes away

V Gangadhar, veteran journalist and well-known satirist, passed away in Pune on Monday night. He was 85. IMAGE: V Gangadhar. Photograph: Krishna Prasad An esteemed columnist with Rediff.com who......

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3’s successful Moon landing. Readers greet ISRO: India is proud of you!   Dear ISRO......

Smallcap pie grows as retail investor faith soars

Retail investors now own a bigger slice of smallcap companies than at the start of 2023–24 (FY24), underscoring their growing conviction about investing in this red-hot space. Illustration:......

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Discount brokers have sustained the rise of the equity cult and gained market share. Now the old guard looks to strike back. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters The equity cult has grown at a rapid......

Results preview: IT companies brace for Q2 setback on muted growth

The July-September quarter, the second in the financial year, is always a strong one for Indian IT services. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com However, the second quarter of FY24 is......

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government’s appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate......

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to understand it. Bastar: The Naxal Story seeks to reduce it to bullet points and stereotypes, observes......

Ananya, Alia, Adah Win Awards

While Hollywood attended the Oscars on Sunday night, film folk back home were busy getting glam for the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai. Kriti, Mouni Win Hearts   Alia Bhatt continues to win......

The Best South Songs of 2023

No film gets by without an adequately popular song album. Even though there is a growing misconception about the kind of songs and music that get people interested, with a tendency to focus more on......

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma. Three siblings find their patriotic voice in 1971. But if you......

LSG hoping for good start from fit-again Rahul

IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants captain K L Rahul needs to produce something special this IPL season what with the additional burden of strengthening his chances of making the T20 World Cup squad.......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

IMAGE: Though he may have missed out on the first Test, Mukesh Kumar believes he fulfilled the role assigned to him by the team. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Instagram He should have played ahead of......

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town on Thursday.  SCORECARD IMAGE: India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Marco......

2nd Test: Will India keep faith in Prasidh?

IMAGE: Skipper Rohit Sharma backed Prasidh Krishna to flourish in the format despite struggling in the first Test. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Reuters India skipper Rohit Sharma said he is not......