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Rajasthan BJP leader suspended for 'purifying' temple

The Bharatiya Janata Party suspended former MLA Gyandev Ahuja from the primary membership of the party for 'purifying' a temple in Alwar that was visited by Congress leader Tikaram Jully. IMAGE:......

Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra moves HC against FIR

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay high court, seeking to quash an FIR lodged against him by the city police for allegedly passing a "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief......

BookMyShow has removed Kunal Kamra from list of performers, claims Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal on Saturday claimed BookMyShow has taken stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platforms. Kanal, the social media in-charge of......

Speculation rife as CPI-M set to pick new general secy

As the Communist Party of India-Marxist is set to pick its next general secretary, speculation is rife over who would take charge of the largest Left party in the country, with the names of M A......

Centre denies assent to TN's bill seeking NEET exemption

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday informed that the assembly resolution seeking National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exemption for the state that was sent for Presidential......

Dabur is one of the FMCG majors which may be hard hit

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is likely to report muted results in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) due to weakness in urban consumption. The weakness may persist through the......

Auto retail sales rose 6% in FY25; dealers optimistic about FY26

Automobile retail sales in India rose 6 per cent to 2,61,43,943 units in FY25 with rural areas performing better than urban regions across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, dealers' body......

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

India's used car market, which has been growing steadily at 10-12 per cent over the last 2-3 years, is expected to reach $40 billion in FY26. Kindly note the images has only been published for......

RBI allows banks to hike ATM charges from May 1

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday permitted banks to increase charges on ATM cash withdrawals beyond the mandatory free monthly usage by Rs 2 to Rs 23 per transaction from May 1. Illustration:......

Despite market volatility, corporate fundraising at record high in FY25

Fundraising by Indian companies through equity and debt reached an all-time high in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to data collated by primedatabase.com. Illustration: Dominic......

Chhorii 2 Review: Sigh. Lost Cause

Chhorii 2 frustrates way more than it frightens, sighs Sukanya Verma. From female foeticide to child marriage, Chhorii's running theme of social evils meets spooky scares seeks to engage its......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Such a collection of amiable characters were last seen in Panchayat.There are greedy dowry seekers, criminals, misogynists and the like, but the collective goodness of the others keep violence and......

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT......

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained......

Shami's sister, relatives implicated in alleged MNREGA fraud

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's sister Shabina and her relatives were named in an alleged fraud involving MNREGA. Photograph: BCCI A district-level investigation into an alleged fraud involving Mahatma......

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

IMAGE: In August last year, during the Paris Olympics, Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by Bach in recognition of his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic......

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Royals marked International Women's Day by unveiling an all-pink jersey for their much anticipated 'Pink Promise' match against Mumbai Indians slated on May 1 in Jaipur during the......

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff Archives The Odisha government has approved a new project for construction of stadiums in all 314 blocks of......

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