MP records 76% polling amid violence, surpasses 2018 voting figure

A voter turnout of nearly 76 per cent was recorded in assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, a senior official said. IMAGE: Voters wait in queues to cast their votes for the Madhya......

IAS officer suspended for fleeing Kerala while under quarantine

The Kerala government on Friday suspended IAS officer Anupam Mishra, who left the state violating instructions to remain under home quarantine after his trip abroad. IMAGE: Police personal......

Govindacharya makes comeback with farmer rally

Long written off as a political force, K N Govindacharya made a strong comeback this week, bringing together a million people -- most of them farmers -- on the platform of alternative development.......

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

The battle within the Congress reached the Supreme Court Wednesday with the Rajasthan Speaker filing a petition against a high court order directing him to defer disqualification proceedings......

Swiggy, Zomato and others get 15 days to submit complaint redressal plan

The government on Monday asked online food business operators like Swiggy and Zomato to submit a proposal within 15 days on improving their consumer grievance redressal mechanism amid rising......

E-commerce rules to get stricter; flash sales may soon be history

The Centre on Monday proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 and sought public comments on banning mis-selling and fraudulent flash sale of goods and services on......

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier......

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Says proposed amendments will increase compliance liabilities, can affect investor sentiment globally especially with respect to 'Ease of Doing Business'. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

IMAGE: Kirti Kulhari, Joyeeta Patpatia, Prateik Babbar, the late Pritish Nandy, Maanvi Gagroo, VJ Bani, Sayani Gupta and Rangita Pritish Nandy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sayani Gupta/Instagram......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, Deepa Gahlot points out. A young Mumbai woman, Aliya (Kashmira Pardeshi),......

Kangana, Will You Paint A True Picture Of The Emergency?

Hope this film will teach Indians the value of their rights and the perils of exchanging those for 'economic development' or promises of a better future by a populist leader, notes Utkarsh Mishra.......

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: International Chess Federation/Instagram Playing the game of his life, India's Harshit Pawar shocked top seed and youngest ever......

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

IMAGE: Karnataka all-rounder Shreyas Gopal. Photograph: PTI Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game in Mumbai on Sunday,......

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Kerala post 525/9, Delhi in trouble IMAGE: Ganesh Satish brings up a ton as Vidarbha secure a first-innings lead against Andhra Pradesh. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Skipper Sachin Baby......

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. Shaw, Rahane boost Mumbai on Day 1 IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw hit a quickfire half-century on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against......

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer is bowled by Akshay Wakhare. Photograph: PTI Vidarbha piled up a mammoth 511 in their first essay and then reduced Mumbai to 169 for six on the second day of their Elite Group......