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Refused sex, Mumbai man tries to set wife ablaze

A 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting his wife ablaze and leaving her with severe burn injuries following an argument in Mumbai's Chembur area, a police official said on Saturday.......

Indian Youth Spend More Time on Work

In 2019, out of the 1,440 minutes in a day, Indian youth spent 148 minutes on employment-related activities, which increased to 158 minutes in 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Time Use......

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

It is time for India to raise its voice not just through military prowess, but through professionalism, principled voting and partnerships, asserts Deepak Mishra. Illustration: Dominic......

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought Madhya Pradesh government's response on a plea of two journalists who were allegedly thrashed by police for reporting on illegal sand mining activities.......

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides. Illustration: Dominic......

No GST return filing 3 years after original date

GST Network on Saturday said beginning the July tax period, GST taxpayers will not be able to file monthly and annual GST returns after three years of the original filing due date. Illustration:......

RBI rate cut to improve sales of affordable, mid-income houses: CREDAI

Realtors' apex body CREDAI described the RBI decision to cut repo rate by 50 basis points as a bold step and said this will help boost sales of residential properties. Illustration: Dominic......

FPIs withdraw Rs 8,749 cr from equities

After investing a staggering amount in May, foreign investors turned net sellers with a withdrawal of Rs 8,749 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first week of this month triggered by......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Equity investors would track global market trends, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues this week, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff......

Foreign fund inflows, ICICI Bank and RIL boost markets

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid fresh foreign fund inflows and firm global market......

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

SEE: Rafa Nadal Jr Is Introduced To Daddy's Big Three Rivals. VIDEO: Kind courtesy Roland Garros/X Rafael Nadal was paid an emotional tribute at Roland Garros on Sunday, with family, fans and......

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IMAGE: Playing their fourth final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming to end their long wait for a first IPL title. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to......

In-form Mumbai favourites against Punjab in virtual semis

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians will be pleased with how new recruits Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson eased into the heat of the competition to deliver against Gujarat Titans in the IPL's Eliminator in......

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli will face-off once again to vie for a place in the final. Photograph: BCCI Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings......

Football coach arrested for sexually assaulting students

Photograph: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A football coach was arrested in Manipur's Imphal East district for allegedly sexually assaulting at least 11 girls who used to train at his......