OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

According to BJP sources, the party propped up Chouhan in its election campaign when the Congress plank of promising to conduct a caste census started finding resonance with the OBCs. IMAGE:......

Above-normal rainfall likely in Sep but won't wipe deficit: IMD

Monsoon in August was almost 24 per cent below normal, which was the sixth driest August since 1901. It came on the back of a 7-per cent monsoon shortfall in July. IMAGE: Laboureres plant saplings......

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

The race to acquire diversified fintech firm Religare Enterprise Limited (REL) intensified as Dabur group promoters, the Burman family, said it was going ahead with the open offer on Monday and......

India's exports to 8 of top 10 mkts grow in H1

Exports to eight out of India’s top 10 destinations, including the Netherlands, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), witnessed positive growth during the first six months of......

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Sales of apparel were a mixed bag this festive season while those of consumer durables saw an uptick with mobiles, laptops, and air conditioners being in demand. Photograph: Shannon......

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on Nov­ember 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Photograph:......

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanya Maniktala/Instagram From A Suitable Boy to Kill, it has been rollercoaster ride for Tanya Maniktala. “The journey has taught me a lot and I am so grateful for......

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.' IMAGE: Shriya Pilgaonkar, left, seen here with Tanuja Chandra, at the screening of Wedding.con. Photograph:......

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma. When Homi Adajania conceived Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo in 2015, it was a......

Bigg Boss 16: Will Vikas Get Eliminated? PREDICT!

Last week, it was Ankit Gupta’s elimination which took everyone by surprise. The handsome actor had to leave the house not because of fewer votes from the audience; he was voted out by the......

Virat Kohli's Diving Catch Creates History Against Pakistan

IMAGE: Virat Kohli soars past Mohammad Azharuddin to become India’s best fielder. Photograph: JioHotstar/X Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions......

Alex Carey's Jaw-Dropping Catch!

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Australia and England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday featured two brilliant centuries and a record-breaking chase. However, one of the......

How Rohit Plans to Make It Up to Axar After Costly Drop

IMAGE: A screengrab of Rohit Sharma acknowledging his mistake, quickly raising his hand in apology. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Axar Patel was on the brink of history. With Bangladesh......

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah’s exclusion wasn’t solely about workload management—his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. Photograph: BCCI India’s decision......

Aus all-rounder announces shock retirement

IMAGE: Marcus Stoinis was named in the Australian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has......