What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

Expressing serious concern over high pollution levels in Delhi during Diwali festival, the Supreme Court took exception to the violation of court orders and said its directives on firecrackers ban......

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

A case was registered against Union Minister Suresh Gopi and two others for "misusing" an ambulance during the Thrissur Pooram festivities in April this year, the police said on Sunday. IMAGE:......

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Gaps in enforcement, limited monitoring, and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in......

Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Two Guinness World Records -- most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com attends the launch of the 5-door Mahindra Thar Roxx in Kochi and comes away mesmerised.  The 5-door Thar, finally to be launched on August 15 -- was a news item which......

Fireworks on D-Street: Four IPOs to raise over Rs 6,600 crore this year

Diwali fireworks are expected to continue on Dalal Street next week, with four companies collectively seeking to mobilise over Rs 6,600 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs). In terms of......

Bigg Boss: Anil Kapoor Is Only Good Part

This season of BB OTT may be a difficult watch, observes Namrata Thakker. IMAGE: Anil Kapoor Bigg Boss OTT returns with its third edition and this time, the show is being hosted by Anil Kapoor......

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

One can expect Pushpa 2 to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, predicts Mayur Sanap. The visuals of fierce and fearless Allu Arjun dressed up as a goddess, as the spectators look at him......

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra at the airport. Photograph: ANI Photo Goa airport has been overflowing with celebrities jetting in from Mumbai for Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani's......

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, who are set to marry on February 21 in Goa, are trying to ensure an eco-friendly wedding, according to sources. The......

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

IMAGE: Sanju Samson’s remarkable achievement cements his status as one of the most explosive batters in the shortest format of the game. Photograph: James Oatway/Reuters Sanju Samson......

SA's hopes dashed by Indian fireworks in Durban

'Once (Sanju Samson) he is striking like that, it's pretty hard to stop, and you take your hat off to him' IMAGE: Sanju Samson's aggression reflected how India goes about its business in the......

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Group D: Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with four-wicket haul vs Assam IMAGE: Harshit Rana bagged four wickets. Photograph: KKR/X Harshit Rana celebrated his maiden Test team call-up......

ISL: East Bengal hunt for first victory

East Bengal have faced defeats six games in a row now, five of them this season and one to close out the previous campaign. IMAGE: East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon speaks to his players during a......

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

  IMAGE: Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with Jules Kounde after scoring Barcelona's first goal against Girona at Estadi Montilivi, Girona, on Sunday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona's......