IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra.  IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.   IMAGE: A......

Tension in Bengaluru after miscreants attack cows, sever udders

Tension gripped Chamarajapet area in the city after unidentified people attacked three cows, severing their udders. Image used for representational purposes only.Photograph: ANI Photo According to......

Beed sarpanch murder: Rift in Mahayuti widens, NCP hits back at BJP MLA

Nationalist Congress Party spokesperson Suraj Chavan and party MLC Amol Mitkari on Sunday took objection to Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Dhas targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit......

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped into negative territory on Friday after a three-day rally, dragged by intense selling pressure in IT, banking and financial stocks. Photograph: PTI......

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater......

Can Modiji Fix The Economy's Problems?

'If weak indicators persist, there is a risk that India could slip into a prolonged slowdown similar to the one experienced between 2014 and 2019,' warns Debashis Basu. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

PMS players breach threshold, set to have non-EPFO assets of over Rs 10 trn

When star mutual fund managers quit their jobs to start their own ventures, they have often begun their new innings by becoming portfolio management service (PMS) providers. Illustration: Dominic......

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.  ......

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

IMAGE: The choice between Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul will be a major talking point. Photograph: BCCI   Fresh off their dominant T20I series victory, India look to maintain their winning......

PKL: UP Yoddhas seal third spot with emphatic win over Bengaluru Bulls

IMAGE: The win helped Yoddhas to secure the third spot in the league table. Photograph: PKL/X Pardeep Narwal entered the 1800 Raid Point club but could not stop UP Yoddhas from registering a......

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas trounce Bengaluru Bulls

IMAGE: Abhishek Manokaran helped Tamil Thalaivas to keep things level. Photograph: PKL/X Tamil Thalaivas registered their eighth win of the season with a convincing 42-32 win over......

Varun Aaron bids emotional farewell to cricket

'Fast bowling has been my first love, and though I step off the field, it will always be a part of who I am.' IMAGE: Despite a stellar start to his career, Varun Aaron's journey was marred by......

PKL: Patna Pirates crush Bengaluru Bulls

IMAGE: The Patna Pirates were dominant in their win over Bengaluru Bull in their PKL match in Noida, on Saturday. Photograph: PKL/X Patna Pirates were back to their usual groove as they defeated......