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How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

As the country gears up for the world's biggest electoral exercise, messaging platforms like WhatsApp and social media influencers have emerged as the go to mediums for political parties to......

Revolt in Karnataka BJP as ex-deputy CM Eshwarappa to contest as independent

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa on Friday announced that he will contest as an independent candidate from the Shimoga seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, blaming party veteran......

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.' IMAGE: BJP supporter displays a placard during the......

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Thousands of farmers on Thursday participated in the "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan where a resolution was passed to intensify the protest against the Centre's policies......

In SC Coast Guard opposes permanent commission for women

Stressing that Indian Coast Guard is committed to incrementally inducting more women officers, the maritime force has told the Supreme Court that the present recruitment rules related to......

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

The average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased by nearly 48 per cent over 6 years due to elevated medical inflation and increased demand for higher coverage policies......

National pension system added 21.5% fewer corporate subscribers in 2023

The National Pension System (NPS) added 21.5 per cent fewer fresh subscribers under the corporate segment in 2023 compared to the preceding year. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Government......

How Byju's Staff Struggle With Layoffs

'Due to the fear caused by the Byju's crisis, several employees have chosen to take up entry-level jobs in firms other than edtech.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters   The spate of......

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Since 2022, PepsiCo......

Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as Paytm Payments Bank chairman

Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stepped down as part-time non-executive chairman of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), and the board of the bank has been reconstituted. Photograph: Anushree......

Holi Fashion Ideas From Katrina, Sara, Janhvi

Dressing up for Holi can be tricky if you're confused about wearing whites or really dressing up. Worry not! Take inspiration from Bollywood's divas. Namrata Thakker lists some great ideas.  ......

Rajinikanth Makes Memories In Jamnagar

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth/Instagram Rajinikanth's older daughter Aishwaryaa gave us a little preview of her parents' visit to Jamnagar for Radhika Merchant and Anant......

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

The star-studded Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani'S pre-wedding festivities spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar. The Gala Night saw stars in traditional......

Rakul's Best Bridal Look? VOTE!

What a beautiful bride Rakul Singh made! Her Goan wedding with Jackky Bhagnani on February 21 looked magical, enhanced by her gorgeous bridal looks for each occasion. We look back at this gorgeous......

Deepika's Going To Have A Baby!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram We had a hint that something was up when a close friend of Deepika's told Subhash K Jha that she would opt out of The White Lotus Season 3 for......

Captain Mandhana revels in RCB's 'amazing' WPL triumph

'I am not the only one who has won the trophy, the team has won. For RCB as a franchise to win, it is really, really special.' IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana-led RCB women's team has managed to achieve......

WPL Final PIX: RCB are the CHAMPIONS!

RCB end 16-year wait for title; beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to grab WPL title SCORECARD IMAGE: RCB players celebrate. Photograph: BCCI A spirited women's team washed away Royal......

IPL 2024: Kohli back in India; set to join RCB camp!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli arrives back in India on Sunday. Photograph: Star Sports/X Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday returned to India, following the birth of his son Akaay, and is set to join his......

Boxing: Bernard is out; Call on Dmitry's future will be taken: BFI after Olympic Qualifier debacle

IMAGE: Following India's poor show in the Olympic Qualifiers the coaching staff is set for an overhaul. Photograph: BFI/X India's dismal performance in the recent Olympic Qualifiers for boxing has......

India vs England: How India's debutants fared

IMAGE: India fielded five debutants during the recently-concluded home series against England. Photograph: BCCI India’s emphatic win over England was a tailor-made series for the......

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