What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining......

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which......

7-year-old boy drowns in waterlogged park in Delhi

A seven-year-old boy drowned in a waterlogged park in New Delhi in Rohini's Sector 20, officials said on Sunday. IMAGE: People stand under the umbrellas amid heavy rainfall at India Gate near......

On Ravana's Trail

There is definitely much more to the mythical king than his ten heads and his abduction of Sita. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind......

Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget proposals lay out a comprehensive road map for transforming India into a developed nation, focusing on key priorities that aim to generate ample......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

Capital gains exemption limit to be hiked: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government plans to raise capital gains exemption limit on certain financial assets to Rs 1.25 lakh per year for middle and upper middle......

What Indian Households Are Investing In

The share of equity and investment funds in the total financial wealth of households increased by more than 50% between 2011-2012 and 2022-2023. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Exciting OTT Menu This Week

Cricket, time travel, artificial intelligence, haunted homes, World War II -- it’s all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.   Mr & Mrs......

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.''I felt he was low and that affected me.' IMAGE:......

Bhumi's Bikini Holiday

Malaika glitters... Mrunal spreads awareness... Shriya explores the NY night life... Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Bhumi Pednekar makes the beach look even more inviting.......

What Are Mira-Shahid Celebrating?

Vaani 'little girl big dreams'... Kartik enjoys some chaat...Kamal Haasan jets off... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mira Rajput Kapoor/Instagram Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor celebrate their......

SEE: Djokovic's golden homecoming

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic and members of Team Serbia celebrate during the welcoming ceremony for Serbian Olympic champions, in Belgrade, Serbia. Photograph: Zorana Jevtic/Reuters Novak Djokovic's......

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

IMAGE: West Indies batter Alick Athanaze scored 92 as the West Indies proved more resilient than they had in their first innings and held out to draw the first Test. Photograph: Windies......

France shine at home Olympics, exceed medal target

IMAGE: Swimming gold medallist Leon Marchand of France during the Champions Park medallists celebrations in front of the Eiffel Tower. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters President Emmanuel......

Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan

IMAGE: Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, wore a light blue cape that had the phrase "Free Afghan Women" written on it. Photograph: Violeta Santos......

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cricket South Africa/X South Africa captain Temba Bavuma again fell short of a century but top scored as South Africa reached 344-8 at the close of play on the second day......