Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai's controversial encounter specialist, former policeman Pradeep Sharma, faced a significant legal blow on Tuesday, as the Bombay high court convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment in......

New Chhattisgarh assembly has 72 crorepati MLAs; 17 face criminal cases

As many as 72 out of 90 MLAs in the newly-elected Chhattisgarh legislative assembly are crorepatis, four more as compared to the previous assembly while 17 of the new MLAs face criminal cases, with......

Baghel's deputy loses by 94 votes, 8 other ministers bite dust

Nine out of 13 ministers in the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh have suffered defeat in the state assembly polls. IMAGE: T S Singh Deo. Photograph: ANI Photo They include......

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

The Uttar Pradesh board of secondary education has included biographies of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji and tribal leader Birsa Munda in the curriculum for......

Bank stocks can slide more; stay away for now: Analysts

The global turmoil in the banking sector has made analysts cautious, who advise that investors stay away from stocks of this sector till the overall sentiment improves. Illustration: Uttam......

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.  IMAGE: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal poses with a briefcase containing Budget......

How to buy the best health insurance

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Prashant Soni: Can I buy 2-3 policies and pay the final......

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members A bunch of doctors and engineers have come together to make access to emergency care easier and faster,......

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT. Joginder Tuteja lists your summer entertainment, coming up.   Heeramandi: The Diamond BazaarWhere to watch?......

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.' IMAGE: Randeep Hooda as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

The Best South Songs of 2023

No film gets by without an adequately popular song album. Even though there is a growing misconception about the kind of songs and music that get people interested, with a tendency to focus more on......

'They said casting Alia was a mistake'

'Gangubai required Alia to change her body language, voice, even the look in her eyes.''I threw the challenge at her and she was more than up to it.' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt spotted at Sanjay Leela......

Ranji: Gujarat set for first innings lead against Delhi

A summary of Wednesday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Skipper Harshal Patel claimed four wickets in each innings as Haryana posted a seven-wicket win over Assam, in......

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja destroys Mumbai, taking 5 wickets for 90 runs.  A summary of the opening day's play in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Karnataka batsman......

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

IMAGE: Mumbai captain Aditya Tare praised the bowlers for their disciplined effort and the fielding. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter A disciplined bowling effort helped Mumbai reduce......

Rohit's pep talk for struggling Mumbai Ranji team

India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma "spoke to the Mumbai Ranji team on how to overcome the current situation". IMAGE: India ODI and T20I vice-captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI......

Sports Shorts: Sai Praneeth in top 10; 2 boxers enter quarters

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Sai Praneeth, who had won bronze at the World Championships in August, moved to top 10. Photograph: PTI Photo Indian......