4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

Four AISATS staffers and an Indian passenger bound for the UK were apprehended at the Delhi airport by Central Industrial Security Force personnel for their alleged involvement in a human......

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.''It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.' IMAGE: Indian troops atop a destroyed Pakistan tank......

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Delhi high court that it has given clearance to city education minister Atishi to travel to the United Kingdom for an official visit next week. IMAGE: Delhi......

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at the premises of Sunak Bali, who was an aide of Satya Pal Malik when he was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and 11 other......

Advance Tax Deadline Today: Who Should Pay?

Everyone (with some exceptions) whose estimated tax liability is Rs 10,000 or more in a financial year must pay advance tax. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The final deadline for paying the......

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

It’s mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Dotted with saree shops and......

Donations to lower tax slab can make taxman see red

The Income-Tax (I-T) department has issued around 8,000 notices to salaried employees, self-employed individuals, and companies who made significant donations to charitable trusts. Illustration:......

Dabur to acquire majority stake in Badshah Masala for Rs 587 crore

Fast-moving consumer goods major Dabur India is set to enter the branded spices and seasoning category. It has signed an agreement to acquire 51 per cent in Badshah Masala for a cash consideration......

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.' IMAGE: Gulzar launches a series of paintings, Ghalib & Gulzar, by Shahid Rassam in 2015. Photograph: Sahil Salvi Even at 89, the awards aren't stopping any......

Tamannaah's Temple Visit

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tamannaah Bhatia/Instagram Even as the rest of India are heading towards Ayodhya, Tamannaah Bhatia has another temple in her sights. The actor chose to visit the Kamakhya......

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

'After many years of having to find new adjectives to say horrible, I realised I would rather write about things I want to write about.' IMAGE: Raja Sen, right, with Formula One racer Fernando......

PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal gear up for Parade of Nations

Photograph: PV Sindhu/Instagram At the Parade of Nations, India will be looking to make a striking impression with athletes donning a vibrant blend of tri-color hues in traditional attire.  ......

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre in......

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

IMAGE: The Indian boxing team on their arrival in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram Some would be carrying a huge burden of expectations, some......

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies IMAGE: Narsingh Yadav had surprised many by winning India the Olympic quota in the 74kg free-style category. Kaka......

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Shooters' preps lacked planning, says Olympian Vijay Kumar IMAGE: Shooter Vijay Kumar with his 2012 Olympic medal. Photograph: Harish Kotian/Rediff/Files Olympic medallist shooter Vijay Kumar......