The 1,113 arrested include social activist and Congress worker Sadaf Jafar and noted theatre artist Deepak Kabir who are being kept in a Lucknow jail.
Besides attending Christmas brunches and parties, Bollywood has been enjoying the festival in their own way. We peek into their homes to see their X'Mas celebrations.
Four film personalities -- Shabana Azmi, Priyadarshan, Mira Nair and Dharmendra figure in this year's Padma awardees list.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The overall death toll in the state has gone up by 58, including 39 from Mumbai, to 1,635, the official said.
The unlocking of the economy since June led to a significant recovery in various macro, micro and high-frequency data points, resulting in the equity markets surpassing their previous lifetime highs.
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The couple exchanged rings in an engagement ceremony in Ranchi on Monday and will tie the knot next year.
"I am ready for brickbats if it ensures good health and safety of citizens. How to avoid crowds and ensure physical distancing in places of worship will be worked out and a standard operating procedure will be drafted after Diwali," he said.
India's sports fraternity joined the nation on Sunday in saluting its essential services providers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 by clapping for them and sharing messages and videos of gratitude on social media.
Presenting pics from Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's grand wedding reception hosted in Mumbai.
The home minister held a video conference with Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra -- Vijay Rupani and Uddhav Thackeray respectively -- and Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, and assured them all central help in view of the impending cyclone, an official statement said in New Delhi.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.
In 2021, there is the risk of interest rates spiking. Investors should tackle duration risk with a longer investment horizon, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The stars are off to New York for the IIFA Awards.
The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
High-profile figures Eknath Khadse and Vindo Tawde are missing from it.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
'No lives should be taken during Paryushan.' 'When fish is taken out from the sea it is dead, hence no ban on it.' 'They hang the meat in shops and those who are fasting are pained by this sight.'
'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Indian women have education, inspiration and perspiration -- but not enough employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
'It is difficult to pin down any singular factor but marriage does invite the emotional investment of viewers,' observes Chintan Girish Modi.
One look at these pics and you'll fall in love with the sari once again!
The entire world will closely watch the upcoming assembly elections in these two states as it will indicate the real patriotism of Indians, the BJP leader said.
Happy Women's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there!
They were part of a five-member team of climbers from West Bengal.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Last October's circular meant that downstream investment by such funds by way of subscription or acquisition of shares would have been considered "indirect foreign investment" if their investment manager or sponsor is owned or controlled by a non-resident. The finance ministry has now said that mutual funds that invest more than 50 per cent in equity shall be omitted from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!
8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!
About 24 fund houses saw a decline in their debt AUMs in the past one year.
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