No knowledge: K'taka DGP on stepdaughter Ranya Rao's role in gold smuggling

The director general of police of the Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation, Ramachandra Rao, on Thursday denied any knowledge of his stepdaughter Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in gold......

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and......

'Smuggler' Kannada actress earned Rs 12 lakh for each Dubai trip

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's frequent trips to Dubai have come under intense scrutiny following her arrest for allegedly smuggling gold into India. IMAGE: Kannada actress Ranya Rao. Photograph:......

Climate change makes heatwaves worse, La Nina may not help: Scientists

Climate change is growing stronger and more robust, and the cooling, counter effects of La Nina may not be effective in a warmer future, climate scientists said, assessing current heat trends seen......

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters......

Budget 2025: What Nirmalaji Needs To Fix

If the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP has to be met for 2024-2025, which the government must in view of the uncertainties and challenges emerging both domestically and globally, the finance......

IndiGo eyes early induction of wide-body planes in fleet

IndiGo on Wednesday said it was exploring an earlier introduction of wide-body planes in its fleet to meet the growing demand for international travel. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters Industry......

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

IMAGE: Deepika Padukone just can't stop glowing. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com "Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Anthology movies are a strange beast.They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest.Or they can be like discovering a rare......

'KKR need to get their basics right'

IMAGE: KKR's highest score this season has been 174/8 against RCB while they were shot out for just 116 by Mumbai Indians. Photograph: BCCI T20 cricket is largely about explosive batting, but......

IPL 2025 PIX: De Kock sparkles as KKR thrash Royals

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Quinton De Kock of Kolkata Knight Riders......

Aus F1 GP: Norris takes pole in season-opener, Hamilton struggles

  IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position at the Australian Grand Prix Qualifying at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday.......

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

IMAGE: Coach Gautam Gambhir with Hardik Pandya. Photograph: BCCI/X Eden Gardens roars back to life! The historic ground is set to welcome the first game in a five match T20I series between India......

India lose to Bangladesh in Asia Cup U-19 final

IMAGE: Bangladesh Under-19 players celebrate a wicket during Asia Cup 2024. Photograph: Asian Cricket Council/X The batters could not capitalise on the good job done by the bowlers as India......