'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

While conditions have improved over the last decade in western UP, there are still unfulfilled needs. IMAGE: A Samajwadi Party supporter attends a public rally addressed by party chief Akhilesh......

Modi slams Oppn as 'Mughals' for eating meat during Sawan month

In a veiled attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused opposition leaders of demonstrating a 'Mughal......

Budaun killer's father, uncle detained, brother on the run

The man who allegedly murdered two children at their home in Budaun knew the family and had gone there seeking money for payment to a hospital where his pregnant wife was admitted, the FIR said.......

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

In a bid to settle scores, a head constable and about a dozen other men allegedly thrashed a student, fired a bullet to scare him and urinated into his mouth one by one, the police said on Tuesday.......

Flying high: Big spike in airfares, demand for hotels during Holi week

If you are planning to travel around Holi this year, brace for sky-high airfare. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com During the week of the festival next month, travellers are likely to feel......

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

It’s mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Dotted with saree shops and......

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura has hiked its exposure to Indian equities in its Asia ex-Japan portfolio and remains overweight on Indian stocks, despite expensive valuations. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In a......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

Agarkar on why K L Rahul was dropped for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: K L Rahul was not picked in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul's exclusion from the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup was a big talking point as the......

PIX: Stoinis stars; LSG eye playoffs with win over MI

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Tuesday SCORECARD IMAGE: LSG skipper KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis celebrate. Photograph: BCCI Marcus......

'I was a die-hard fan of CSK'

IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav said he was a big fan of CSK and is still a fan of the Super Kings. Photograph: BCCI Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav opened up on his favourite IPL team when the tournament......

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh backed Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as India’s key players. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling......

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, on Monday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a 60-ball 104 to help Rajasthan Royals to......