Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border on Monday, an official said.......

Trusted CBI to deliver justice but...: RG Kar doc's parents on bail to suspects

On a day when a key suspect of the evidence tampering case in the rape-murder of the RG Kar hospital medic walked on account of the Central Bureau of Investigation's failure to file a timely......

Former principal of RG Kar medical college gets bail

The Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to former officer-in-charge of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal and RG Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in the rape and murder case of an on-duty......

'I am a magician': Kejriwal launches scheme to give Rs 1,000 to women

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna to give a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in Delhi, and promised the amount......

Zomato m-cap pips that of Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto; analysts stay bullish

Food delivery and quick commerce (qcom) service application (app), Zomato, now commands a market capitalisation (mcap) higher than automobile giants Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto. Photograph: PTI......

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

The expansion of VBL's snacks portfolio in Zimbabwe, Morocco and Zambia will be revenue accretive. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Varun Beverages Varun Beverages (VBL) has increased its Africa......

Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama

Birla Opus, despite being a new entrant, has already garnered a 2–3 per cent market share. Photograph: Agusti Torres/Reuters The paint sector is seeing heightened competition with the entry......

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. "Given......

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates World Chess Champion D Gukesh in Chennai. Photograph: CMO Tamil Nadu / X World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief......

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.' IMAGE: New chess world champion D Gukesh considers himself a student of the game. 'Whenever I am on the chess board, I feel I......

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.' IMAGE: Andre Agassi and Jonty Rhodes at the......

Sachin Helped Me: Kambli

'I am fine now. My wife Andrea takes good care of me.' IMAGE: Vinod Kambli with Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram Vinod Kambli revealed that his childhood friend Sachin......

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy produced an impressive show, scoring 41 and 38 runs in the two innings against the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in Perth. Photographs:......