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Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

The 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada sparked strong condemnation in India on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Diyas have been laid out in squares of 16 -- some in special patterns, security staff have fanned across the city, laser lights have been set up and drones are whirring overhead. IMAGE:......

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly......

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to produce within three weeks the original records relating to its decision to block a 2023 two-part BBC documentary series on the 2002 Gujarat riots.......

MSP for wheat hiked by Rs 150/quintal ahead of state polls

The government on Wednesday increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,425 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season, a move that comes ahead of key state elections.......

Govt raises paddy MSP by Rs 117 to Rs 2,300 per quintal for 2024-25

The government on Wednesday raised the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by 5.35 per cent to Rs 2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season. Photograph: Rajendra Jadhav/Reuters......

Govt nods new finance panel to decide central, states' tax spread

The government has approved the 'Terms of Reference' for the 16 Finance Commission, which makes recommendations on sharing of tax revenues between the Centre and states. Illustration: Uttam......

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in price of domestic cooking gas to soften the impact of rising inflation on households as well as counter the promise of cheaper LPG......

To push green mobility, 10K e-buses to be deployed in 169 cities

Seeking to enhance green mobility, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'PM-eBus Sewa' scheme under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under the public-private......

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

IMAGE: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan, Oscar-winning Producer Guneet Monga and Manipuri actor Kangabam Tomba. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr L Murugan/Twitter......

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down IMAGE: Clark had earlier served as CA's Executive General Manager, Community Cricket, but resigned from her role after a two-year stint. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

KKR's home match on Apr 17 set to be rescheduled

IMAGE: KKR's home match against RR might be rescheduled. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders' home IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on April 17 is set to be rescheduled after the local police......

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

IMAGE: Image only for representation. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in......

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

IMAGE: Austria players celebrate after the match. Photograph: Aziz Karimov/Reuters Austria sealed a place at Euro 2024 on Monday but Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28......

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

IMAGE: Cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 LA Olympics was an outcome of a ‘pitch perfect’ presentation alongside several major contributing factors. Photograph: Adnan......

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