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Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. IMAGE: Indian Coast Guard rescued 80 passengers after a......

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

A Congress worker died during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, with its UP unit chief Ajay Rai claiming that he died due to "police brutality". IMAGE: Congress......

Let there be no light: Sombre shadow over Gateway of India after mishap

A boat tragedy off the Mumbai coast, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including Navy personnel, has cast a sombre mood over the city's iconic Gateway of India. IMAGE: A doctor waits at......

Shah insulted Ambedkar, should resign as HM: Cong

The Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in the Rajya Sabha which it claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit......

Starlink device used by terrorists in Manipur? Musk reacts

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India, reacting to claims that its device was being used in restive Manipur. IMAGE: SpaceX founder Elon Musk.......

Sebi board decides to tighten SME IPO norms and more

Sebi has decided to make electronic payments mandatory for demat account holders to ensure quicker transactions. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Sebi board on Wednesday approved a......

Tatas Explore Deploying Nuclear Microreactors In US

Tata Chemicals North America sees nuclear power as an important energy source in its pursuit of a more secure and sustainable supply chain and in providing a low carbon footprint product. IMAGE:......

Bad loans in P2P more than doubles to Rs 1,163 cr in FY24

NBFCs' P2P platforms provide an online marketplace for participants, which includes individual lenders and borrowers. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Bad loans in the peer-to-peer (P2P)......

Sensex sinks below 81K amid widespread selloff

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped over 1 per cent on Tuesday, weighed down by an across-the-board selloff amid cautious investors approach ahead of the US Fed interest rate......

'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......

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry. In fact, our box office correspondent states that BB3 almost touched the lifetime......

How Allu Arjun Spent Night In Jail

Actor Allu Arjun, who was lodged in Chanchalguda Central prison in Hyderabad on Friday following a local court's remand in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia. Kraven The Hunter marks......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction......

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami made his comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has also been named in Bengal's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting Saturday.......

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma speaks to the media......

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

IMAGE: India's Number 11 batter Akash Deep hit 31 runs to help India avoid the follow on. Photograph: BCCI/X Akash Deep's maiden Test match in Australia will be one to remember. On Day 4 of......

Windies cruise to victory over India in Women's T20I tie

IMAGE: India posted a total of 159 for West Indies to chase. Photograph: ICC / X Hayley Matthews' scintillating 85 not out overshadowed Smriti Mandhana's classy 62 as West Indies women ended their......

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