Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation investigation into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, which had......

Qwik Supply with RIL links donated Rs 385 cr to BJP, Rs 25 cr to Shiv Sena

Qwik Supply Chain Private Ltd, a little-known company with a registered address at Navi Mumbai's Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City and having links to Reliance Industries, gave Rs 395 crore to the......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

The state government on Sunday said all arrangements have been made to handle the situation as cyclonic storm 'Michaung' is likely to intensify and reach north Tamil Nadu coast on December 4 before......

Growth expectations and better margins drive gains in hotel stocks

The hospitality industry has seen plenty of interest since the catastrophic impact of the pandemic, which led to losses in FY21. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters The hotel industry market cap has......

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses the media during a press conference......

Sona BLW shifts gear with order boost from EV space

From its lows this month, the stock of Sona BLW Precision Forgings is up 10 per cent on better-than-expected results. The stock rose by 4 per cent in the trading session on Tuesday after......

Revamped SEZ law unlikely before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

The revamped Special Economic Zone (SEZ) law is unlikely to see the light of the day before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, two people aware of the matter said. Illustration: Uttam......

'We almost went bankrupt'

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.' IMAGE: Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Let's film him here.........

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

'There is so much talk about Netflix and what they should be doing.''In two years, SonyLIV has done what Netflix should be doing.' IMAGE: A scene from the popular SonyLIV show, Gullak. How did a......

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith Photograph: Kind Courtesy IPL/X As Test engagements shrink amid mushrooming T20 leagues across the world, former......

'In Australia, we've always prioritised international cricket'

IMAGE: CA chief Nick Hockley said Australia have always prioritied international cricket over leagues. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters South Africa's decision to send a second-string side for......

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

IMAGE: PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will only play in Ahmedabad if it’s a knockout game. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman......

Will BCCI elect Srinivasan as its ICC representative?

IMAGE: It was former BCCI chief Narayanswami Srinivasan, the tough negotiator, who had made India powerhouse at the ICC Board Meetings during his tenure as chairman. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty......

Babu walks dog; athletes told to scram: Report

IMAGE: On the occasion of Red Cross Flag week, November 17, 2021, Delhi babu Sanjeev Khirwar, left, pins a Red Cross flag on then Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal. Photograph: Kind courtesy......