Rajya Sabha faces backlog of 19 bills, oldest dates back to 1992

As many as 19 government bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest, pertaining to population control, dating back to 1992. IMAGE: While the bills pending in the Lok Sabha lapse when......

What's in your home? Govt lists 33 questions for Census Phase 1

The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census -- houselisting and housing enumeration -- starting April 1. Image used only for......

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

'The worst part is that after the attack on December 9, the Dehradun police refused to register an FIR for the murder.' IMAGE: Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was murdered by goons in......

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.' IMAGE: Lonavala Councillor Bhagyashree Jagtap with her husband Mahadev at her fruit......

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: A fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.......

Why Salman Did Not Marry

Late one evening, strolling around Mehboob Studio's car park, he was darkly introspective, admitting that marriage had been on his mind a few years ago.But despite his anger and tears, his......

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: Predictable

Avatar: Fire And Ash is visually stunning and emotionally engaging, offering strong performances and thrilling action, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf. The phrase 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' has long......

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Madhushankar Soft-spoken but assertively talented, Sonal Madhushankar has......

Thamma Review: More Laughs Than Scares

Thamma is mostly entertaining and not grotesquely horror-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot. Now that Maddock has its own horror comedy universe, it was only a matter of time that critters shared......

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: FIDE/Maria......

Asia Cup: Rauf pays heavy price, Farhan walks with warning

IMAGE: Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his half-century against India during the Super 4 clash in Dubai on September 21. Photograph: ANI Photo Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was on Friday......

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Suryakumar pleaded not guilty to the charge and was apparently told not to make any statement that could be construed as political in the remainder of the tournament. IMAGE: The Pakistan Cricket......

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Virat Kohli might have announced his retirement from Test cricket, but he remains very......