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TN stampede: Toll rises to 40, two critical; protest before Vijay's house

The toll in the September 27 stampede at actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Karur in western Tamil Nadu climbed to 40 on Sunday with over 60 being treated as in-patients, and at least 2 were...

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Founder...

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

'Something very drastic must have happened.' IMAGE: Then Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Photograph: ANI Photo/Sansad TV "If a senior person wants to resign, the political leadership gets a...

Will Sunita, Wilmore get overtime for staying longer in space?

Will Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore get overtime for staying longer in space than planned? Not a chance. IMAGE: Sunita Williams is helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft onboard the SpaceX...

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

Outgoing United States President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a full and unconditional pardon to Hunter Biden arguing that he was singled out only because he was his son. IMAGE: US President Joe...

Central GST offices to remain open from March 29-31

Central GST (CGST) field offices will remain open on March 29-31, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said on Friday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The CBIC directive...

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

An extended weekend is on the cards this week owing to Holi and that has given the leading travel portals and tour operators a lot to cheer about. To make the most of this opportunity, travel...

Byju, Think Of Byju's Like A Business!

This, Byju, was the time to apply the business lens, treat your company as a business, run your company as a business.Instead, you splurged, observes Suveen Sinha. IMAGE: Byju Raveendran, founder...

Box Office: Border 2 Is A Superhit

Border 2 saw the best opening ever for Bollywood since last year's Chhaava. Key Points Border 2, released in Republic Day weekend, is a superhit. Border 2 has crossed Rs 190 crore (Rs 1.9...

Enjoy Janhvi-Varun's Romance This October

This Diwali will not see the three Khans or Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn or Hrithik Roshan bringing their films to the marquee, as is usually the norm. Even Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Ranveer...

How Alia Spent Her Weekend

Kriti has a challenge for you... Has Disha looked sexier?... Shraddha's paani-puri story... Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt spent the weekend 'celebrating love.' The...

Touring Sri Lanka Through Prajakta's Eyes

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prajakta Koli/Instagram Mismatched actor Prajakta Koli is touring Sri Lanka with husband Vrishank Khanal, and she treats us to her travel diaries. Photograph: Kind...

Little Zizou is a perfect weekend treat

Little Zizou opens curiously, with frames from a graphic novel, intercut with the weird imagery of five 'Russians' running through the streets of a Parsi colony. Confused? Don't be, because a young...

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

IMAGES from the fifth T20I played between India and New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday IMAGE: Ishan Kishan celebrates with Hardik Pandya after completing his maiden T20 century in the...

IPL 2025: Can Siraj stop Pooran's rampage?

IMAGE: With 288 runs at a strike rate of 225, LSG's Nicholas Pooran is the top run-getter in IPL 2025, having hit 24 sixes and 25 fours. Photograph: BCCI The prolific Nicholas Pooran will have his...

Bashir's visa issue: UK govt wants India to treat British citizens fairly

IMAGE: With off-spinner Shoaib Bashir still awaiting his visa for England's India tour, the UK Government urged India to treat British citizens fairly. Photograph: Somerset County Cricket...

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have...

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday. Welbeck completes Brighton comeback win over Tottenham IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson shoots at...

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