No FIR against TMC MLA over SIR violence despite EC deadline

More than 24 hours after the Election Commission's deadline expired, no FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MLA Monirul Islam in connection with the vandalism at the Farakka Block......

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Bharatiya Janata Party leader VV Rajesh was elected mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday after the saffron party won 50 of the 101 wards, marking its first-ever victory in a municipal......

If help had reached...: Delivery agent who tried to rescue drowning techie

The 27-year-old software engineer, who lost his life after his car plunged into an over 20-foot-deep, water-filled pit in Greater Noida on Friday night, was frantically calling for help as the......

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Budget 2026: The Industry Wishlist...

Investors and startup executives are calling for extending the period for an entity to be recognised as a startup from 10 to 15 years for deep-tech companies. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff......

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Across the industry, network expansion is increasingly being driven not only by new vehicle sales but also by the need to maintain service consistency, manage rising customer expectations, and......

India Is Seeing Dip In Foreign Tourists

Foreign tourist arrivals in India dropped to 6.18 million during the April-September 2025 period against 7.06 million during the same period last year, which was a drop of 12.4 per cent. IMAGE:......

Bajaj Finserv targets a 22% profit CAGR, double customers in 5 years

Bajaj Finserv – the holding company of Bajaj group’s financial services business – has laid out plans for the next five years. Photograph: Courtesy, Bajaj Finserv During this period, it is......

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot. 'You think you are in an......

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

In 2025, OTT series were entertaining enough, even though most were in the crime genre. The ones that crossed two seasons, like The Family Man, Panchayat, Delhi Crime, Maharani and Special Ops have......

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.''Why do they do this?''The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.''It's for......

Tehran Review: Middling Movie About Middle East Woes

Tehran's dull treatment of a dry premise never makes us feel the complexity of the ongoing Middle East crisis nor the patriotic fervour in John Abraham’s voice, notes Sukanya Verma. After......

'India assured Bangladesh full security during T20 WC'

IMAGE: Bangladesh, citing security reasons, refused to send its national team to India for the T20 World Cup beginning on February 7. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points BCCI Vice-President Rajeev......

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

‘Gautam Gambhir is still in control of the team. He is a coach’ IMAGE: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla rubbished much of the social media chatter about Gambhir's stint as head coach of Team......

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

‘Tendulkar told me Virat could break his records’ IMAGE: Virat Kohli has never hidden his reverence for Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Tendulkar had told Rajeev Shukla......

Ranji Trophy, Mumbai vs Hyderabad: Sarfaraz Khan slams fifth double century in first class cricket!

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan stroked a brilliant 227 from 219 balls, during Day 2 of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad on Friday. Photograph: Mumbai Cricket Association/Instagram Key Points......

Aryna Sabalenka turns on style in Brisbane victory

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her match. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her 2026 campaign with a thumping victory at the Brisbane......