Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, once again in trouble for his brand of humour, could well be controversy's favourite child. On Monday, the comic was at the centre of a massive political storm in......

Crypto use suspected in terrorism, secessionist activities: FIU report

A trends study conducted by the federal financial intelligence unit of India has expressed "suspicion" that cryptocurrency is being used across the country's landscape in serious criminal acts like......

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

The Nagpur violence may have been prevented had the police considered the dangerous potential of the VHP/Bajrang Dal's demonstration; had they immediately stopped the burning of the chaddar and......

CBI gets moving on Bofors, seeks info from US investigator

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sent a judicial request to the United States seeking information from private investigator Michael Hershman, who had expressed willingness to share with......

Flight tickets to be cheaper this Holi

With only a few days to go before the country celebrates Holi, several airline companies offered discounts on fares on the occasion of the festival of colours. Photograph: ANI Photo While two......

Dealers optimistic about future of cement industry

After several years of consolidation and price weakness, the cement industry may be moving towards a more stable phase. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational......

Valuations support ICICI Prudential Life despite margin challenges

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU) disappointed the market even though some analysts said the Q3FY25 results were in line. Most analysts cut margin estimates. The insurer reported M9FY25......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

Crime Beat Review: Gripping Binge-Watch

Crime Beat is engrossing enough to binge-watch, endorses Deepa Gahlot. As any true blue journalist would agree, the crime beat of a newspaper is thrilling because the chase and uncovering of......

'Acting Is Such A Rich Man's Business Now'

'It's no more just art and skills, it's a business.' After a bumpy beginning, Avinash Tiwary's career took off as he positioned himself as dependable actor on OTT. As he wows everyone through yet......

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear......

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Saloni Thakkar/Instagram Singer Saloni Thakkar is happy that her new track, Namo Namah Shivaya, is out and is......

A shot in the arm for defending champions Pakistan?

IMAGE: Haris Rauf, one of Pakistan's key bowlers with his express pace and ability to take wickets in the middle overs, has remained with the squad despite the selectors calling up uncapped Akif......

Is Century Answer to Rohit's Troubles? Ashwin Thinks So

'You can't stop these questions. When will they stop? When he performs' 'I pray that he does well and scores a century in this series' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 2 in the first......

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

'India only played against England in India, and, moreover, we don't have a lot of pleasant memories of playing T20s in Dubai. The toss becomes really crucial in Dubai. I think winning the toss......

Ashwin's big advice for struggling Sanju, SKY

'If Sanju keeps getting dismissed like this, as a batter, the mind will be playing tricks.' IMAGE: Sanju Samson struggled against England's pace bowlers, getting dismissed five times in a row in......

Was watching movie when I was told I was playing: Iyer

'I wasn't supposed to play the first game, Virat unfortunately got injured and then I got the opportunity.' IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer hits out during the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday.......