'Amrit Snan' concludes at Kumbh hours after stampede

The 'Amrit Snan' by saints and seers of all 13 akharas on Mauni Amavasya, which was deferred after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh, concluded at the Sangam on Wednesday evening, officials said.......

Kumbh Mela: Amrit snan, deferred due to stampede, resumes

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed on Wednesday. IMAGE: Devotees walk from a pontoon bridge after a deadly stampede......

Rs 1600 cr being spent to keep Ganga 'dip-safe' for Kumbh Mela

Daily sample testing of river water by the Pollution Control Board, round-the-clock separation of flowers and pooja material from water a, 200-km temporary drainage system to channel all greywater......

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the......

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024

After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets, driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth,......

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs  35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis, amid heightened volatility in stock markets driven by various......

FPIs withdrew Rs 22,420 cr from equities in Nov

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 22,420 crore from the Indian equity market so far this month, owing to high domestic stock valuations, increasing allocations to China, and the rising US dollar......

Equity NFO pipeline remains strong despite mkt weakness

The equity market’s recent downturn appears unlikely to slow the brisk pace of mutual fund (MF) scheme launches, at least in the coming weeks. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Last......

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon. Nothing is what it seems like in Identity. This unfortunately is a bug,......

5 Actors Married To Older Women

Breaking age barriers! Here are 5 actors who wed older women, proving love is...

When Will Zainab-Akhil Wed?

'Akhil is a good boy and deserves every happiness.''Zainab is a lovely girl and I am so happy they have decided to spend their lives together.' IMAGE: Akhil Akkineni with Zainab. Photograph: Kind......

Is Zainab Ravdjee 9 Years Older Than Akhil Akkineni?

Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni, 30, announced his engagement to Zainab Ravjdee and got everyone wondering just who she is. Photograph: Kind courtesy Akhil Akkineni/Instagram Based in......

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's first white ball outing since 2023 World Cup final was below par. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's first white ball outing since 2023 World......

Shaw out, Iyer in: Mumbai's bold move for Ranji Trophy

Shreyas Iyer returns for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash against Odisha; Prithvi Shaw excluded IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer had missed Mumbai's previous away clash against Tripura. Photograph: BCCI......

Shaw Dropped, Told To Lose Weight

IMAGE: The Mumbai team management is also reportedly not happy with Prithvi Shaw's attitude after he was missed practice sessions. Photograph: Prithvi Shaw/Instagram Opener Prithvi Shaw got a big......

ISSF WC Final: Vivaan bags silver, bronze for Naruka

IMAGE: Vivaan Kapoor shot 44 in the final to finish second in the men's trap event. Photograph: Kind courtesy India All Sports/X Vivaan Kapoor claimed silver in men's trap event after compatriot......

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

IMAGE: India's Akhil Sheoran in action in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Photograph: ISSF / X In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the......