Hindu petitioner seeks court nod to 'purify' Mathura's Shahi Idgah

A petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute has sought permission from a local court to perform a Hindu ritual inside the mosque, claiming that the sanctum sanctorum of......

PIX: India celebrates Janmashtami

Janmashtami celebrations were subdued in many parts of the country on Monday due to restrictions on public gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19. Here is a glimpse into how India celebrates the......

We don't even know who the poor really are!

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Over the last few weeks, the......

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the......

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

Reliance Group-owned power distribution companies in Delhi on Thursday approached the Supreme Court against NTPC's notice threatening to cut off power supply for not clearing outstanding dues. A......

Majority of cities yet to develop master plan

Only 24 per cent of over 7,000 cities and towns in the country have developed their master plans, the Union Urban Development Ministry said on Wednesday and asked them to expedite the process of......

SC directs Centre to implement interlinking of rivers project

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to implement the ambitious interlinking of rivers project in a time-bound manner and appointed a high-powered committee for its planning and......

How the Budget impacts industry sectors

The market had high expectations from the Union Budget 2009-10, especially with the Economic Survey suggesting radical changes -- including review, phase out surcharges, cesses and transaction......

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

With the silver trophy tucked under one arm and cradling her daughter Jada in the other, Kim Clijsters provided a huge lift for working mothers around the world as she was crowned US Open champion......