Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

The Calcutta high court on Friday observed that mob violence at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was an absolute failure of state machinery in West Bengal. IMAGE: Women light up candles as......

Uttarakhand nurse raped, killed while returning from work

A nurse of a private hospital in Rudrapur has been allegedly raped and killed with her face crushed with a stone by the accused who dumped her body in a vacant plot in a Uttar Pradesh village near......

Uddhav's big remark on MVA chief ministerial candidate

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will back any candidate announced by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar as Maha Vikas......

Won't spare anyone attacking Hindus: Bangladesh govt

Bangladesh's newly-appointed Home Affairs Ministry adviser has vowed to take swift legal action against those who attack or abuse minorities, stressing that there is no place for violence,......

'SC ruling cause of concern for mining industry'

'The biggest impact will be on coal and hence on power cost. Then comes iron ore, coking coal, bauxite.' Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters Tata Steel and the United Kingdom's (UK's) newly elected......

Retailers see light at the end of tunnel as I-Day sales provide much-needed boost

Retailers are set to end a prolonged period of sluggish sales as the end-of-season sales (EOSS) coincide with the upcoming long weekend. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Apparel and lifestyle......

I-T Sleuths Chasing Rs 16.69 Trillion Tax Arrears

As on April 1, income tax arrears have increased to Rs 43 trillion from Rs 24 trillion on April 1, 2023. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT),......

'Industry Has To Help Us'

'There will be 200 ITIs developed as hubs, while 800 will be developed as spoke, connected with five National Skill Training Institutes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Skill......

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

Bhumi shares her Royal look....Vaani looks like a boss lady... Taapsee makes a friend... Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha is at the Museum of Peace and Quiet in Corona Del......

Stree 2's Record Opening At Box Office!

IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in Stree 2. There was a reason why Stree 2, Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein decided to arrive on Thursday. The big Independence Day holiday is followed by a......

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair. I remember watching the first episode of Emily In Paris during the lockdown......

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.' IMAGE: A vigil in Mumbai to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee......

Singer Ed Sheeran buys stake in EPL club

IMAGE: Pop singer Ed Sheeran is now a minority stakeholder in the club he's supported from childhood. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Singer Ed Sheeran fulfilled "any football fan's dream" and......

AFC Champions League Two: Tough draw for Mohun Bagan SG

The Champions League Two features 32 clubs divided into eight groups – four West, four East – of four teams each for the group stage, which will be played in a home-and-away round-robin......

Algerian Boxer's Stunning New Look

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Imane Khelif/Instagram   Imane Khelif, the controversial Algerian boxer who captured the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, continues to be in the......

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X "Forget the past and think about the future," this was Indian......

What Lakshya Sen Told Modi

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen and Prime Minister Narendra D Modi during their interaction on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X   Prime Minister Narendra D Modi hosted the Indian......