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:......

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on......

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

The government on Thursday banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a global pan-Islamic group set up in Jerusalem in 1953, saying the organisation aims to establish Islamic state and caliphate globally, including......

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue. IMAGE: The Swan auction house at......

Banks eye Rs 1 trn via infra bond issuances in FY25

Infrastructure bond issuances by commercial banks in the current financial year (FY25) are likely to surpass Rs 1 trillion, almost double that of FY24, market participants said. Illustration:......

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

As quick commerce gains ground, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting big on digital channels to drive growth. Photograph: Courtesy, LinkedIn According to Aman Gupta, co-founder of......

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Tech and startup industry bodies have again pushed back against calls by telecom operators to bring over-the-top (OTT) services under a licensing regime similar to telcos, and open them up to......

Key numbers to watch out for in Sitharaman's 7th Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Tuesday present her 7th straight Budget that would lay a roadmap for Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, while giving a glimpse of the Modi......

'This film makes you become patient'

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.''We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.''You get the rare chance to be......

'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

'Whatever you see of me on celluloid will be with the idea of wanting to push the envelope.' IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty in Indian Police Force. Shilpa Shetty plays the first female cop in Rohit Shetty's......

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

IMAGE: Travis Head and Steve Smith during their 241-run partnership for the fourth wicket on Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X While racking up centuries......

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli rally to victory

Error-prone Real Madrid held to 3-3 draw IMAGE: Unai Lopez celebrates with teammates after scoring Rayo Vallecano's first goal against Real Madrid at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, on......

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it will be game over for Gukesh.' IMAGE: Can Dommaraju Gukesh make most of his advantage of playing with white in Game 13?......

Zaheer's Aussie Mission: Pant As LSG Cap

LSG Team Mentor Zaheer Khan has flown to Australia to discuss with the wicket-keeper-batter about taking over the captaincy for IPL 2025, sources told Rediff.com. IMAGE: Rishabh Pant with Zaheer......

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Donald Bradman holds one of his old cricket bats at the opening of the Bradman Collection in Adelaide's State Library in January 1993A sun-faded and insect-damaged Test cap worn by Don Bradman has......