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PHOTOS: When netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

A number of Union ministers performed yoga asanas in different corners of the country on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day. Take a look at our leaders taking to the yoga mats on this......

A Wounded Jaguar Rescued

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry. Jaguar Rescue IMAGE: A jaguar with gunshot wounds is rescued by members of the military police from the Rio Negro in Manaus,......

Hairball, shoelace removed from 7-year-old boy's stomach

A lump of hair and a shoelace were taken out from a seven-year-old boy's stomach following an operation at the government-run civil hospital in Ahmedabad, officials said Sunday. Photograph:......

'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary......

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. To The Rescue! IMAGE: State Disaster Response Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police jawans evacuate stranded people to......

Weightloss Drugs Hit 1,000 Crore Mark

'As more patients are prescribed these drugs, intolerance due to gastrointestinal and other side effects will become more visible, leading to higher discontinuation rates.' IMAGE: A pharmacist......

Budget wishlist: Industry seeks easier tax rules, dispute fixes

With the Union Budget three months away, major industry chambers have submitted to the government proposals on common taxes, seeking simpler compliance and a quicker resolution of tax disputes.......

Zydus PAT rises 38% on strong India, US growth

Ahmedabad-headquartered Zydus Lifesciences posted a 17 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in revenue from operations to Rs 6,123 crore, while the net profit increased by 38 per cent to Rs 1,258.6......

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......

Realty firms upbeat on reforms, expect better affordability, project viability

Real-estate firms have welcomed the Goods and Services Tax Council’s reforms, expecting better affordability for buyers, spurring demand. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The council has......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge.On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh......

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Lata Mangeshkar was famously prim and propah to the point of being particular about the songs she sang. Double meaning or vulgar lyrics were a hard no, but the legendary singer didn't hold out......

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan's action stunt in Ra.One. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parvez......

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence.''There must have been a few crore people there.''How do we place the camera in between them?' IMAGE: A scene from......

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

'The vendor had not been paid. Work only began after the payment finally went through. There were no sponsors for the tournament either.' IMAGE: The first of the 80 bouts on Day 1 of the Boxing......

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

IMAGE: Antim Phangal's run, highlighted by a dominant performance in the bronze-medal bout, once again underlined her ability to deliver under pressure against elite opposition. Photograph: Kind......

'The fire never left': Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement!

'So here I am, stepping back toward LA28 with a heart that's unafraid and a spirit that refuses to bow.' IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat had announced her retirement last year after a controversial......

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: FIDE/Maria......

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma bats en route his 35. Photograph: BCCI Abhishek Sharma played a sparkling......

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