Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

As many as 14 people, including several Indian-origin business owners and employees have been charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief programme in the US state of......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

The Kerala Story will be tax free in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday, prompting the opposition Samajwadi Party to say the state government should not use cinema......

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Controversial film The Kerala Story will be now be screened in theatres of West Bengal as the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed its ban in the state while asking its producer to put a disclaimer......

Modis launch Sunshine lottery in Kerala

Modi Enterprises, part of the Rs 2,200 crore (Rs 22 billion) KK Modi group, on Tuesday announced the launch of its Sunshine India Online Lottery in Kerala.The group has a ten-year exclusive licence......

2021 is the new 1991, believes Kumar Birla, predicts Capex Mahotsav

‘The force of reforms. The force of investment. The force of formalisation. The force of digital and green technology. And the force of youth and entrepreneurship. I am convinced that these 5......

After Bengal, Odisha emerges as another ponzi hotbed

As regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India continues its clampdown on ponzi schemes, it has found Odisha to be a major hotbed for such illegal fund-raising activities with investors being......

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

The government has given time till December to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office to complete its probe into the alleged fraudulent money pooling schemes run by 54 entities, including Saradha......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

'What is Balaji without Ekta (Kapoor), what is Dharma without Karan (Johar?)' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham......

First Act Review: Haunting

The lives of the kids Deepa Bhatia portrays in the series are bleak, with small periods of sunshine when they get picked for an ad or serial, punctuating the longer periods of struggle, observes......

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.' IMAGE: William Richmond Basaiawmoit with Neil Nongkynrih.......

PIX: Akash Wrecks England As India Level Series

Images from Day 5 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India's Akash Deep celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Brydon......

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

IMAGE: Athletes play foosball at the 2024 Paris Olympics athlete village. Photograph: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sport/Reuters With a pair of baristas churning out coffees and a rooftop terrace for......

Scottish, German fans flood Munich ahead of Euro kick-off

IMAGE: Germany and Scotland fans pose for a photograph with a Euro trophy cutout before the match in Munich, on Friday. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Reuters Germany fans answered coach Julian......

Team India Get Used To New York

'We came in the day before yesterday and we just eased into our routines here, the players are just getting used to the time zone.' IMAGE: Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar......

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

IMAGE: Ishant Sharma is set to feature in the Delhi line-up for their upcoming Ranji Trophy tie against Baroda. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking......