Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

As the Bihar assembly results swept in on Friday, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds. IMAGE: BJP supporters burst crackers to......

FinMin Pushes RBI for Faster Fraud Shield

By enabling real-time data sharing, the platform will help prevent scams and ensure secure transactions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The finance ministry has raised concerns with the......

Chirag 'regrets' supporting Nitish govt, JD-U hits back

Cracks appeared in the ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar on Saturday as Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed 'regret' over having to support the Nitish Kumar government, which he......

Wahi hota hai jo manzoor-e-Modi...: Sena on verdict

After Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde faction was the 'real' Shiv Sena, the Rajya Sabha MP from the rival UBT faction, Priyanka Chaturvedi said that......

IT stocks brace for more pain after muted Q1

Investors in India’s information technology (IT) companies are likely in for more pain ahead as muted earnings for the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26) play spoilsport at the bourses in the......

Buy dips in auto stocks amid Tesla's India debut, Trump tariffs: Analysts

Risks emerging from the US have left automotive investors worried. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on automotive imports, while global electric carmaker Tesla has taken......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

Who Is Kriti Sanon Dating?

The Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle series ends with Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal taking centrestage. Quite a few candid confessions on the couch this time, and Namrata Thakker takes note.......

'Thought Dharmendra Would Say No To The Kiss In Metro'

'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.' They worked in just one film together, but Life In A... Metro remains unforgettable even after......

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho.......

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......

Dhoni will play in IPL 2026: CSK

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has featured in all 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League. Photograph: BCCI Mahendra Singh Dhoni has informed Chennai Super Kings that he will be available for IPL......

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.' IMAGE: Mansi Singh won the women's singles title at the Mangalore India International Challenge. Photograph: Kind......

'I'm A Sportsman. I Don't Cheat'

'Hamari shaadi 4.5 years thi. Agar two months mein cheat hua hota toh kaun continue karta? IMAGE: After nearly five years of marriage, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma parted ways earlier......

'Pain In My Knees...': Dhoni's Hint On IPL Future

Photograph: BCCI   Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni take the field for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 --or was 2025 his last dance? Seven months out, the answer remains shrouded in mystery. The CSK......

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.' IMAGE: Akash Deep took a five-wicket haul to help India beat England in the......