Pakistan rolls out red-carpet for Zakir Naik

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Pakistan on Monday morning at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, amid tight security......

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image......

Malaysia may consider Zakir Naik's extradition if...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday indicated that his government may consider India's request to extradite controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik if it provides evidence against......

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka. IMAGE: Lawyers of the Kolkata......

Banks Bound To Honour Bearer Cheque

The National Commission held that any individual possessing a bearer instrument is legally entitled to encash it, and the bank is bound to honour such an instrument when it is presented for......

Personal income tax to GDP ratio rises to 2.94% in FY22

Personal income tax as a percentage of GDP has gone up from 2.11 per cent in 2014-15 to 2.94 per cent in 2021-22 fiscal, indicating that taxpayer base is widening as a result of the steps taken by......

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Former BharatPe chief Ashneer Grover has written to the company's board seeking action against CEO Suhail Sameer following his offensive remarks on social media and sought resignation of chairman......

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

''They must have thought that this kind of tapori language would please the common man, but they don't suit Hanumanji.' IMAGE: Devdatta Nage in Adipurush. Moti Sagar, whose father Ramanand Sagar......

Oscars 2023: Naatu Naatu, Elephant Whisperers Win!

The 95th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Everything Everywhere All at Once was a big winner, winning the top awards and then some more. India scored two wins with Naatu Naatu getting the......

Make Your Oscar Predictions!

The Oscar predictions are in.  Surprisingly, the Rediff experts -- Sukanya Verma and Aseem Chhabra -- are quite unanimous in their choices of the main categories, except in the Best Actress in......

BAFTAs: Cate Blanchett, Austin Butler Win

BAFTAs 2023 saw a swish set of Hollywood on the red carpet, as they came up to make their presence felt, and in some cases, collect their awards. Held at the Royal Festival Hall, London, here's a......

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

IMAGE: Mohammad Rizwan was heckled by fans while walking back to the pavillion after his dismissal. Photograph: ICC/X A video has surfaced on social media where Pakistan cricket Mohammed Rizwan......

Pujara suspended after Sussex docked points for 'on-field behaviour'

IMAGE: Sussex skipper Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended after his team was docked points. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters India international Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended from......

India beat Wales but miss direct qualification to quarters

A below-par India beat tournament debutants Wales 4-2 in their final pool match but failed to qualify directly for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup in Bhubaneshwar, on Thursday. India......

Hockey WC PIX: India, England in exciting goalless draw

IMAGE: India's players cut off an England foray inside the circle during the men’s hockey World Cup match at the Birsa Munda Stadium, in Rourkela, on Sunday. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter......

Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet 'tricks' India to victory

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal during the second match of the FIH Pro League hockey match against England in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Photograph: Hockey India Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet......