What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

The Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is set to witness a "Yuva Maha Kumbh", a mega gathering of youth and students from across the country bound by a common thread: Swami Vivekananda, whose birth......

OpenAI whistleblower's mother says he was 'murdered', Musk backs charge

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing the company of violating copyright laws, alleged that her son was 'murdered' and demanded an......

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

As 2024 draws to a close, the entire state machinery in Uttar Pradesh has converged upon Sangam, the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati river in Prayagraj, racing......

He made 'innumerable' tablas for the Ustad

For Haridas Vhatkar, tabla making won't be the same again, as he mourns the passing away of his most celebrated customer, Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain, singer Hariharan, and......

Looking beyond IBC

IBC-oriented pre-packs, the other mechanism under consideration, are a mix of out-of-court restructuring and a formal insolvency process, say experts. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

Cash crisis hits Asia's largest cattle fair

Demonetisation makes its presence felt at the Sonepur cattle fair.M I Khan reports. IMAGE: A cattle trader awaits customers in Sonepur near Patna. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images......

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

'After household expenses, we are left with nothing...''Sometimes I think it is better to shut the store...'Alison Saldanha/IndiaSpend reports on how demonetisation and now GST have hit small......

iPad mini with retina display faces delay

Apple Inc will be unable to widely roll out a new version of the iPad Mini with a high-resolution "retina" display this month, people who work in the company's supply chain said, leaving the gadget......

'I won't kill anyone to get what I want'

'Nobody told me upfront that you are a Marathi girl so we will not cast you.''I questioned myself: 'Am I not good enough?' 'Am I not good-looking to be in this industry?'' Photograph: Kind......

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

There is so much political drama going on in our country that even the most imaginative scriptwriter would not be able to match reality. Still, the shenanigans of our political leaders find their......

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

What is Bollywood celebrating? Please click on the images below for a better look.   IMAGE: So what's the first thing that Vicky Kaushal does after he gets married? Jump right into work,......

'Nedumudi Venu made me feel like his own'

In the serial, I played his daughter-in-law and he took care of me like a father-in-law. He made me feel like his own.''He was kind, caring, considerate and funny.' Poornima Indrajith, who acted......

NZ's Rachin prepares for 'home' Test in Bengaluru

IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra has his familial roots are firmly entrenched in Bengaluru. Photograph: Rediff Archives from Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Rachin Ravindra will carry along with him that......

Kuldeep Seeks Blessings For Lanka ODIs

Photograph: Kind courtesy Bageshwar Dham Sarkar/X Kuldeep Yadav paid a visit to the Bageshwar Dham temple in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, before departing for the ODI series against Sri Lanka. A......

Rohit's Mom Melts Hearts

While Rohit Sharma basked in the glory of India's T20 World Cup win at the Wankhede stadium, his mother Poornima stole hearts like all mothers do with limitless affection. Having missed a doctor's......

How Olympics postponement has helped wrestler Deepak Punia

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Deepak Punia/Instagram The coronavirus pandemic might have brought sporting action across the country to a grinding halt last year, but Wrestling Federation of India......

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

IMAGE: Abhinav Bindra is optimistic about a strong performance by the Indian shooting contingent at the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for later July this year. Photograph: Abhinav Bindra/Instagram......