SC notice to UP on contempt plea over Kushinagar mosque demolition

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to respond as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for razing a portion of a mosque at Kushinagar in......

Are we not creating class of parasites? SC slams poll freebies

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deprecated the practice of political parties promising "freebies" just ahead of elections and asked "are we not creating a class of parasites" instead of bringing......

BJP Concedes AIADMK Demands In Eagerness For Alliance

EPS has had its way on most things, alliance-wise.A week earlier, he reiterated that he would not re-admit OPS and Sasikala Natarajan back in the party.It was a message not just to detractors in......

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

With a basic ballpoint in his pocket, muffler around his neck, baggy sweater and blue Wagon R, Arvind Kejriwal was the archetypal common man when he came into the public domain. And when he used......

Dealers optimistic about future of cement industry

After several years of consolidation and price weakness, the cement industry may be moving towards a more stable phase. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational......

'US tariff issue is an overhanging sword'

'American labour is expensive. Our government is taking steps to mitigate risks. So, instead of panicking, we should see how the situation pans out in six months.' IMAGE: US President Donald......

TVS takes quick-commerce route for auto parts, lubes

'We expect to break even this March and be one of the fastest to achieve profitability across all digital platforms.' Photograph: Kind courtesy, TVS Motor/Facebook Multi-brand aftermarket chain......

Hero Moto says sales may rebound in 'big way'

Hero MotoCorp anticipates a big rebound in two-wheeler (2W) sales in rural India over the next four to eight quarters, driven by favourable factors such as a decent monsoon, rising crop prices,......

L2: Empuraan: The Aamir Khan Connection

'Aamir messaged me asking me, 'Is my sister good in the film?' I said, 'Sir, she is a lot better than good.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the L2:......

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen. Here are six......

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or......

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

'I should make a Rs 1,000 crore film with you.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan and Naga Chaitanya at the Thandel trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Naga Chaitanya's first project after......

A 13 YO's Day Out For Royals In IPL

IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, carries drinks for his Rajasthan Royals teammates during the IPL match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Photographs: BCCI......

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

With 90% of the inventories sold out, JioStar expects to ring in more than a 58% increase over last year's IPL, when it clocked Rs 3,900 crore. IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024.......

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

'Applying saliva on the ball will increase the chances of finding some reverse swing.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj bowls during a training session of Gujarat Titans. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/Instagram......

India Wins, But Fans Pan Gambhir

IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has received flak from cricket fans for his team selections. Photograph: BCCI   India won the first One-Day International against England in Nagpur by four......

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa faced the Ragozine out of a Queen's gambit declined as white and did not get much to have a go in the ensuing middle game. Photograph: Harry Gielen/FIDE India's Grandmaster......