Sided with Mir Jafar to protect Hinduism: BJP's royal nominee

Bharatiya Janata Party's Krishnagar Lok Sabha candidate 'Rajmata' Amrita Roy dismissed her opponent, the formidable Trinamool Congress candidate Mahua Moitra, as a non-threat, asserting that the......

Electoral bonds: What SBI told EC, what it didn't

The State Bank of India told the Supreme Court on Thursday it has provided the Election Commission all details of electoral bonds, including the unique bond number that would reveal the link......

Modi takes elephant, jeep safari in Kaziranga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday enjoyed elephant and jeep safaris in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, an official said. Photographs: @narendramodi/X The PM, on his......

Tapas Roy quits as TMC MLA, sparks BJP entry buzz

Dealing a blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, senior party leader Tapas Roy on Monday resigned as an MLA, ahead of the scheduled announcement of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Tapas......

New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms

With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector — regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals.......

Markets tank 1%, Sensex ends down 793 points

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty plunged by 1 per cent on Friday as investors booked profits after a recent record-breaking rally amid weak trends from Asian markets. Photograph: Danish......

After breaching 75,000, Sensex settles 59 pts lower

Benchmark equity indices ended marginally lower on Tuesday amid profit-taking after the BSE Sensex breached the historic 75,000-mark for the first time ever in early trade and the Nifty climbed to......

Sensex can hit 77,000, Nifty 23,500 as bull-run to continue in FY25

Analysts remain bullish on the road ahead for the equity markets, but warn against volatility on account of domestic and global cues. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The upcoming Lok......

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.' IMAGE: Ravi Kishan in Laapataa Ladies. After getting high praise for his cop act in Laapataa......

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with......

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!' IMAGE: Vikas Kumar in Aarya Antim Vaar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikas Kumar/Instagram Vikas Kumar has already made such a......

'Why are we actors scared to explore darkness?'

'The darker it is, the more our chances of emerging stronger in the light.' IMAGE: Vijay Sethupathi in Merry Christmas. Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram Vijay Sethupathi wants to......

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

IMAGE: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, carries the flame during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photograph: Alkis......

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

'He can bat, he can bowl, he can field. He has an X factor about him. I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and I'll watch everyone sing his......

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

IMAGE: India's Akshay Bhatia was one-under par and hit a couple of birdies before rains halted play at Augusta Masters on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy PGA Tour Akshay Bhatia lay tied 17th......

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

A summary of Tuesday's first leg quarter-final matches in the UEFA Champions League.   IMAGE: Harry Kane celebrates scoring Bayern Munich's second goal with Serge Gnabry during the......

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

IMAGE: Al Hilal's Yasser Al-Shahrani celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Photograph: Reuters Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over......