8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

Eight workers were killed and five others injured as a blast ripped through a unit of the ordnance factory in eastern Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday morning, officials said. IMAGE: The......

Jaishankar carries Modi's letter to Trump's inauguration

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is carrying a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for US President Donald Trump, sources said on Monday. Jaishankar is representing PM Modi as his......

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander......

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Two days after Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Mumbai home during a robbery bid, a 31-year-old suspect was on Saturday detained at the Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh,......

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai. IMAGE:......

Bajaj Rises to Top in E-scooters With Low-cost Strategy: Can it Stay There?

The two-wheeler giant had only 14 per cent of the electric two-wheeler market in May this year, but its 26.8 per cent in December IMAGE: Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Rakesh Sharma along with......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Credit card spends rise 14.5% in October on festive season purchases

Credit card spending reached Rs 2 trillion in October, a 14.5 per cent rise from September, largely driven by festival season purchases. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com However, the volume of......

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

A superficial drama that never rises above its boring sentimentality, notes Mayur Sanap. There's an inherent appeal to the David vs Goliath theme as narrative device that depicts the journey of an......

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian......

Why Ram Gopal Varma Was Ashamed After Watching Satya

'I've never seen Ramuji cry... even when his father passed away.''But after the special screening of Satya he was crying.' IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee and J D Chakravarthy in Satya. J D Chakravarthy,......

Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene

'There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.' IMAGE: Daya Nayak, right, better known as an 'encounter' specialist and who is heading the investigation, seen at the crime scene......

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was controversially recalled from the dressing room following a contentious no-ball call on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai on Friday, January 24, 2025. Photograph:......

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate

IMAGE: Pakistan were penalised after they suffered a 10-wicket hammering in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket Board/X Pakistan's players were fined 25......

Punjab lose but Arshdeep in contention for CT spot

Maharashtra, Karnataka enter Vijay Hazare semifinals IMAGE: Arsdeep Singh took three wickets before scoring 49 in Punjab's losing cause in the Vijay Hazare quarter-final against Maharashtra in......

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's mysterious absence

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami had bowled 42 overs in a Ranji Trophy game apart from playing seven SMAT T20 games in 13 days. Photograph: BCCI Mohammed Shami's much-anticipated return to Test arena......

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Mohammed Shami to play last two Tests of Australia tour; to leave after SMAT campaign IMAGE: Mohammed Shami was forced into the long layoff due to an ankle surgery that needed......