Will empower Muslim women: Govt tables Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition's allegations that the rights of Muslims were being snatched away. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo While......

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.' IMAGE: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moves the motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in......

Can't accept, but ...: Mamata on SC verdict on school jobs

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she respects the judiciary but disagrees with the Supreme Court's verdict on school appointments "on humanitarian grounds" and dared the......

CPM's Karat calls for Left unity to counter 'Hindutva neo-fascism'

Only the Left has the wherewithal and conviction to fight and counter "Hindutva neo-fascism", and the Communist Part of India-Marxist will work toward strengthening Left unity and bringing together......

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

India’s private equity industry is evolving, with local funds securing substantial capital and achieving consistent returns. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com During a panel discussion at......

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Air India CEO on why aircraft deliveries may be hit for 4-5 years

Aircraft supply to airlines will remain constrained during the next four to five years due to the supply chain issues being faced by plane makers Airbus and Boeing and there is not much that......

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

Major Indian carmakers are preparing for sluggish domestic PV sales growth of just 1-2 per cent in FY26. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Meet Bollywood's Brand New Parents

The first three months of 2025 saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood for the first time, while others are getting ready to enter this exciting phase of their lives. Namrata Thakker looks at......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

The Actor Who Takes Your Breath Away In Paatal Lok 2

'Life does not change in such a way that everything becomes easy. Struggle and hustle is there for everyone.''The difference is that people have started knowing me.' IMAGE: Prateek Pachori.......

'It Was Destiny's Call'

'Creative impulses ek lifetime mein pura nahi ho payega.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jeet/Instagram Bengali star Jeet gets a taste of OTT with his brand new Web series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.......

'Ashwani has armoury to become a top-class bowler'

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians bowler Ashwani Kumar took a four wicket haul on debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer, who is also the coach......

'Don't judge Rohit on a couple of low scores': Pollard

'As an individual, he is enjoying his cricket and not being pressurised in certain situations.' IMAGE: Mumbai Indians veteran Rohit Sharma has failed to fire so far in IPL 2025 -- with scores of......

Should Shreyas Iyer Lead India In T20Is?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has led Punjab Kings to two wins from as many matches so far this season. Photograph: BCCI   Shreyas Iyer has proved yet again that he is a class act. The Punjab Kings......

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

IMAGE: Sam Konstas was one of three players to earn their first national contracts, joining spinner Matt Kuhnemann and all-rounder Beau Webster. Photograph: ICC/X Teenage batting prodigy Sam......

SEE: 'Let's not take anything for granted'

'We're just starting to scratch the surface. So let's keep working hard together as a family, as one. And we're going to get better every day.' IMAGE: Punjab Kings have won both their opening......