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2 dead as under-construction building collapses in Mohali

The collapse of a three-storey building in Punjab's Mohali has claimed two lives, with rescuers pulling out the body of a man and a fatally injured woman from under the rubble during a multi-agency......

7 Indians hurt in car-ramming attack at German Christmas market

Seven Indians have been injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing them all possible assistance, official sources......

Amid Ambedkar row, Kejriwal announces scholarship for Dalits

In the run-up to the assembly elections in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced an Ambedkar scholarship for free foreign education of the city's Dalit students.......

ASI inspects 'Skanda Purana' well at newly found Sambhal temple

An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team inspected an old well on the 'Kalki Vishnu' temple premises in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Saturday, a day after the agency conducted a survey of a......

ASI surveys newly discovered temple, wells, pilgrimage sites in Sambhal

A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India on Friday surveyed the recently-discovered Shri Kartik Mahadev temple, five teerths (pilgrimage sites) and 19 koops (wells), a senior......

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Malhotra, who started his three-year term on December 11, has pointed to growth, stability and trust as his focus areas. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters The RBI under former governor......

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

The goods and services tax council on Saturday decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and agreed to keep jet fuel (ATF) out of the......

Stocks Crash: Worst Week in Years

The week's losses wiped out investor wealth worth Rs 18.43 trillion, with the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms now at Rs 441 trillion. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way IMAGE: The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. Photograph:......

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent from the current 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council, in......

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala in Sangam. Raj Kapoor directed only 10......

This Is What Happens When Vaani...

Sharvari's hot photoshoot... Shraddha's New Year resolution... Alia's 2024 album... Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Vaani Kapoor explains her state of mind: 'This is what happens......

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

IMAGE: A scene from Laapataa Ladies. Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

1st ODI: Mandhana, Renuka blow away West Indies

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana made a fine 91 off 102 balls. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Stylish opener Smriti Mandhana extended her purple patch with a classy knock before pacer Renuka Thakur excelled with......

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

Nathan McSweeney had hard start to his career, but could be back at No. 4 or 5: Michael Vaughan IMAGE: Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Bumrah four times across six innings and the Australia......

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

IMAGE: The Jos Buttler-led squads will depart on Jan. 17 with head coach Brendon McCullum, who was put in charge of the limited-overs sides in September. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Joe......

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

IMAGE: Since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as head coach, India have tasted three victories, four defeats and a draw in eight Tests. Photograph: ANI Transitions are never easy. More so when a......

Bully the bowlers! Shastri urges Rohit

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri IMAGE: Rohit Sharma as he has managed 10, 3 and 6 runs in the last three innings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X......

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