Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Confusion prevailing in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) showed little signs of let up on Saturday, with just two days to go before the filing of nomination papers for......

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

A murder convict, who was out on parole, was shot dead by gunmen inside a private hospital in Bihar's Patna on Thursday, the police said. IMAGE: Paras Hospital in Patna, where the shooting took......

The Night Iran 'Set The Ganges On Fire'

'Within minutes, my mobile began ringing. It was National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra, asking why the Iranians were complaining.''I explained that we had only restated our position in the light......

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.' IMAGE: Major Kh Deepi Devi, retired, served the Indian Army for 10 years. Photographs: Kind courtesy: Kh......

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The......

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff After......

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation.Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in......

Retail Investors Bear Brunt Of Market Crash

Retail investors have been the hardest hit in the recent market downturn, with stocks where they hold over 20% falling 45% from their 52-week highs. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Retail......

Shanaya Gets Ready For Love...

'In Shanaya's first film, she has taken such a big risk...' IMAGE: Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey at the Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan trailer launch. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff Sanjay Kapoor......

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Hindi cinema dominated the 71st National Film Awards on Friday with superstar Shah Rukh Khan winning his career's first best actor award for Jawan alongside Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail, which was......

Crime Beat Review: Gripping Binge-Watch

Crime Beat is engrossing enough to binge-watch, endorses Deepa Gahlot. As any true blue journalist would agree, the crime beat of a newspaper is thrilling because the chase and uncovering of......

Badass Ravi Kumar Review: Not Badassery Enough

Himesh Reshammiya does not have the swag or the acting chops to play a loose cannon cop, and he takes the role much too seriously, sighs Deepa Gahlot. What's with these Bollywood tributes? In......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Musheer, Lad tons rescue Mumbai IMAGE: Musheer Khan's century rescued Mumbai on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Photograph: Musheer Khan/Instagram Opener......

More drama in I-League

Delhi FC, SC Bengaluru I-League relegation on hold  IMAGE: In its appeal, Sporting Club Bengaluru argued that Namdhari FC had fielded an "ineligible player" during a match, a breach that they......

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players.Where is it taking the game? IMAGE: Jos Buttler, who came in as an Impact......

Asian Games: Indian relay team strikes gold, extends medal haul

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AFI/X In a stellar display of athleticism, Indian relay teams made their mark at the Asian Games, clinching gold and silver medals. The men's 4x400m relay team,......