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Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it......

Items worth Rs 1.5 cr looted during attack on Manipur MLA's home

The mother of Janata Dal-United MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a complaint, alleging that Rs 18 lakh in cash and jewellery items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted by a mob that......

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

Politicians of all hues stepped out to vote on Wednesday in Maharashtra's assembly elections. The election campaign was one of the most vitriolic in the state, but you would not have guessed it......

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah during a rally in support of BJP......

Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob that was vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district, police said on Monday. IMAGE: Women from Lamlai......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024. IMAGE: Mumbai high rises on a overcast day. Photograph: Hitesh......

'Markets Not In Panic Yet, But...'

'If you see another 1000-point correction, people may start panicking.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Independent analyst and market expert Ambareesh Baliga cautions retail......

MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million

The number of active SIP accounts is nearing the 100 million milestone. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The mutual fund investor base is set to surpass the 50 million unique......

Stars Buying Property After Property!

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Bollywood's influence extends beyond films.......

Goodbye Maggie!

IMAGE: Maggie Smith poses for the media at a hotel in central London, August 13, 2015, for a media interaction to promote Downton Abbey's final season. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters The......

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.''Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.' IMAGE: Nagarjuna with his legendary......

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

IMAGE: Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram Shah Rukh Khan teased his friend and film-maker Karan Johar for hosting more chat shows and directing lesser......

Inside Kareena-Saif's Vintage Home

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have been living in their Bandra home in north west Mumbai for a few years now and it's got everything one could ask for: A big library, balconies, spacious......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

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