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Maha Kumbh Mela, Operation Sindoor...

A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response......

Faridabad woman gang-raped in moving car, thrown on road

A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van in Faridabad and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head injuries, police said on Wednesday. Image used only for......

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

A workable, do-able 'to-do' list for the New Year... IMAGE: Children hold a 2026 cutout ahead of New Year celebrations in Prayagraj. Photograph: ANI Photo In the final hours of the last day of the......

Khaleda Zia Begins Her Final Journey

Thousands gathered in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 as security forces escorted former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's flag-draped convoy for the funeral ceremony. The three-time prime......

Cong asks PM to clarify on Chinese mediation claims

The Congress on Wednesday termed Chinese claims of mediation between India and Pakistan concerning and said the people of India need clarity on the issue. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

India, the world's fourth largest economy, is set to maintain the 'goldilocks' phase with tailwinds of good growth, low inflation and robust banking performance as well as reform initiatives poised......

Rupee to grapple incessant volatility in 2026; US trade pact may not be silver bullet

The Indian rupee, swaying through multiple headwinds, tiding over global trade disruptions and massive foreign fund outlfows, is unlikely to arrest its descent until tariff impact overhangs,......

PSBs' staff count rises for 1st time in 5 years

Public sector banks’ (PSBs’) employee count grew for the first time in five years while private sector banks’ staff strength saw a decline in 2024-25 (FY25), according to latest data released......

Smallcap Index Faces Worst Year Since 2018

Over 50 per cent, or 660 stocks, from the BSE 1000 index recorded negative returns during CY25. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff As calendar year 2025 (CY25) draws to a close, the smallcap index......

Corporate lending may rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows

Bank lending to companies is expected to go up in the coming quarters because the difference in interest rates between corporate bonds and bank loans has narrowed. Illustration: Dominic......

Samantha's Dreamy Honeymoon Phase

Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Newlyweds Samantha and Raj Nidimoru will bring in the New Year in Lisbon, Portugal. The actor shares pictures of their blissful honeymoon phase, and......

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh has risen to superstar status with Dhurandhar's blockbuster success. Before that, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with a four-film collaboration, had a big role in Ranveer's remarkable career.......

'Amazing That People Protest Because Sunny Is Coming'

'I find it very strange that 16 years later, we are still facing something like this.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram Sunny Leone's proposed visit to Mathura has been cancelled......

Mohanlal's Mother Santhakumari Passes Away

IMAGE: Mohanlal with his mother Santhakumari Amma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohanlal/Instagram Movie superstar Mohanlal's mother Santhakumari Amma passed away at his residence on Tuesday,......

2025's Top 10 Bollywood Flops

2025 was disappointing when it came to some big budget, hyped movies, which failed to do expected business. The films that disrupted Bollywood's grand box office plans: War 2Box office......

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

'He just has to do what he does best -- which is to destroy opposition bowling.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was not picked for the T20I series against New Zealand and was also overlooked for the T20......

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

IMAGE: Devdutt Padikkal struck a measured 113 off 116 balls against Puducherry. Photograph: Devdutt Padikkal/Instagram Devdutt Padikkal is turning the Vijay Hazare Trophy into a compelling......

157 off 75! Sarfaraz Khan lights up Vijay Hazare Trophy

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan’s knock was not just about brute force but timing and authority. Photograph: Sarfaraz Khan/Instagram Sarfaraz Khan delivered a thunderous reminder of his white-ball......

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

IMAGE: Shubman Gill will feature in Punjab’s matches on January 3 against Sikkim and January 6 against Goa in Jaipur. Photograph: BCCI/X Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as......

'Decide your destiny': Vaughan's tells Khawaja

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja's retirement talks have gained traction of late but there has been no official word from him. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters Former England captain Michael......

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