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BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

In the backdrop of the Muzaffarnagar police's order asking eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display their owners' names, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar......

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

'We don't believe in the BJP. But the Congress has no main leader who is credible.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Nitin Gadkari releases a manifesto for Nagpur, April 16, 2024.......

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Noted film personality Javed Akhtar says he is as opposed to Muslim fundamentalists as he is to Hindu extremism, noting that he has even received death threats from Muslims because of his......

Kumbh Mela: Covid reports, masks to be compulsory

Preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from April 1 to 30 in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government has decided to limit the Kumbh this year to 30 days. IMAGE: KTents are seen as......

Pejwar math head Vishwesha Theertha Swami passes away

Pejawar Math head Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji, one of the prominent religious leaders of South India, died on Sunday after a brief illness, math sources said. The 88-year old swamij, a......

IPO market revival still some time away, say analysts

It is pouring heavily not only in North India, but at Dalal Street too. However, the latter is seeing a flurry of initial public offers (IPOs). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After a busy......

Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

The appeal of the natural fabric, which now comes in a variety of beautiful colours has seen an upsurge Khadi is attracting small upcoming fashion labels who are exploring possibilities to reinvent......

After Ulips, traditional plans come under Irda scanner

After unit-linked insurance policies, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is set to crack the whip on traditional plans as well.According to Irda sources, the regulator is wary of......

Investment tips that can help you get rich

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

GDP? That's Guru Darshan & Pravachan!

If you thought that GDP in India stood only for gross domestic product, think again.The new-age desi variant is Guru Darshan and Pravachan. Be it cosmopolitan Mumbai or a little-known village in......

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

IMAGE: Sunny Deol with son Karan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Deol/Instagram 'Tis the season of Bollywood shaadiS. After Madhu Manthena's wedding to Ira Trivedi and Vikram Bhatt's daughter's......

Saif's Sunday Ka Funda!

Sundays, for Bollywood stars, are Fun Days. Don't believe us? Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Sunday was all about the family for Saif Ali Khan, as he spent time......

'I was scared the most'

'You don't go on Khatron Ke Khiladi to overcome your fears, you go there to experience your fears and what those fears do to you.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikki Tamboli/Instagram Nikki Tamboli......

Esha Deol's baby shower part 2!

A surprise baby shower was thrown for Esha Deol by husband Bharat Takhtani and sister Ahana Deol. Since this is the second time she will be mommy, Esha called it Baby Shower part 2 on Instafeed.......

Oh so sexy! Nia, Gauahar, Mandira at their STYLISH best!

Exciting red carpet styles courtesy these lovely ladies. Several stars brought their fashion A-game at the recently concluded Indian Television Academy awards in Mumbai over the weekend. Catch the......

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their sunshine stories. Photographs: Sreeram......

India golf round-up: Bhullar off to flyer in Korea, lies 2nd after Day 1

IMAGE: Gaganjeet Bhullar. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images Extending his good form, Gaganjeet Bhullar shot a 4-under 67 to position himself tied second at the end of the first round of the......

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Three-time Olympic gold medalilst......

India at Asiad: Archers assured of silver; bronze for shooters and rowers

Sandeep Kumar of India inspects his arrows during the men's 50m compound qualification. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images India assured themselves of at least another silver medal in the......

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