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IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad......

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asserted there were no lapses on the part of the government in handling cases relating to the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna......

A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful.Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The Thrissur......

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

At noon on Ram Navami Wednesday, the Sun's rays will fall on the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, a 'Surya tilak' of the deity made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses.......

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

Automotive (auto) major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which is readying to launch nine sport utility vehicles (internal combustion engine/ICE), seven Born Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and seven light......

NBFC business has to hit the reset button after RBI strengthens norms

“We will raise Rs 300 crore via bonds of two-, three- and five-year tenures. This will be our maiden bond issuance and is part of our effort to widen funding sources,” says Vimal......

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Sales of apparel were a mixed bag this festive season while those of consumer durables saw an uptick with mobiles, laptops, and air conditioners being in demand. Photograph: Shannon......

'Growth during the second half should be good'

'With NPA under control, we should be able to post better profits.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Shriram Finance Ltd, the largest retail NBFC in India, posted 14 per cent rise in......

Sonakshi-Zaheer Reach Mosque Ahead Of Wedding

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zaheer Iqbal/ Instagram Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are all set to exchange marital vows on June 23, and were seen arriving at a mosque in Bandra, north west Mumbai.......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.''I am looking forward to that change.' IMAGE: Chhaya Kadam in Cannes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chhaya Kadam/Instagram It's a......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

Hardik, Ananya Light Up Dance Floor

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities were buzzing not just with the ceremony itself, but also with the energetic dance moves of some A-list guests. Video: Kind courtesy......

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart IMAGE: Captain Rovman Powell will lead West Indies' charge to a 3rd T20 World Cup title. Photograph: ICC/X There will be the usual......

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohammed Shami/X As the world rung in 2024, current and former cricketers took to social media to extend their New Year wishes. Sachin Tendulkar: 'New Year......

Dhonis Invite Pant To Celebrate Diwali

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant with Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram Rishabh Pant embraced the festive spirit of Diwali in the company of his idol......

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

IMAGE: Stunning 3D projections on the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai paid tribute to the festive season and the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup in the country. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

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