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Chennai police chief shunted out post-BSP president's murder, new CP appointed

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday replaced Sandeep Rai Rathore with senior IPS officer A Arun as Chennai police Commissioner, days after the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party leader K Armstrong.......

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at seven locations in Gujarat on Saturday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam and arrested a journalist in......

After Delhi, part of canopy at Rajkot airport collapses after heavy rain

A portion of a fabric canopy erected at the pick-up and drop area of the Rajkot International Airport collapsed on Saturday after heavy rains, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident,......

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026.From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not......

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Amid the raging controversies involving alleged irregularities in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, National Eligibility Test exams, the country's premier recruitment body Union Public......

Analysts divided on GAIL's prospects; limited fresh gains in the offing

While most analysts are expecting poor results from oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the first quarter of 2024-25 (Q1FY25) and even in the first half (H1) of FY25, GAIL (India) could be an......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A column on what......

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.' IMAGE: A......

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Bhavish Aggarwal urges developers to shift from Google Maps, offers Rs 100 crore in credits Photograph: Courtesy, Ola Tech Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Ola, is......

Gold, silver import surges 210% from UAE in 2023-24

India's gold and silver imports from its free trade agreement (FTA) partner UAE have skyrocketed 210 per cent to $10.7 billion in 2023-24 and there is a need to potentially revise the concessional......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.''He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.''I tried, I......

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.''I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.''I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Argentina edge Chile 1-0 to seal quarter-final place IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Chile's Victor Davila. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Argentina became the first......

Copa America: Chile hold Peru to goalless draw

IMAGE: Action from the Copa America match between Chile and Peru on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy CONMEBOL Copa América/X Chile and Peru missed the chance to take a big step......

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

IMAGE: A Hungarian fan react in the stands after the match vs Germany. Photograph: Lee Smith / Reuters Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking......

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Real Madrid had courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the player, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May 2022 when the Spanish club had a bid rejected. IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe will......

Al-Hilal beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to win Saudi King Cup

IMAGE: Al Hilal players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Al Nassr and winning the Saudi King Cup final at King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Photograph:......

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