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46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to......

Take my phone, I don't care: Rahul on snooping row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the government over several opposition leaders receiving threat notifications from Apple of "state-sponsored attackers" targeting their phones,......

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Around 150 labourers engaged in constructing tunnels for the Indian Railways near the Sikkim-West Bengal border got a new life on that fateful Wednesday morning as they were rescued minutes before......

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight. IMAGE: Built in 1892, the Aga Khan Palace in......

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a corruption case against British aerospace and defence company Rolls Royce PLC, top executives of its Indian unit and arms dealers for alleged......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

How Hiren Patel, founder Karsanbhai’s son, is reinvigorating Nirma by administering a shot of pharma. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Nirma’s tryst with the pharmaceutical......

New tobacco law may hurt livelihood of millions of women

The proposed amendment to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act puts the livelihooNewd of millions of women in jeopardy, according to a study. The new insertion (Section 10A(3)) makes it......

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

The end of the JV could see several small businesses running from pillar to post to reconfigure themselves and re-enter the market in their individual capacity. Last year in January at......

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma. A......

Farewell, Major Saab

Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1.After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television.An old friend salutes a wonderful human......

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

What the stars wanted, this Diwali. Hema Malini: Diwali is my favourite festival. It means being with my family, dressing up in beautiful new clothes, making rangolis and eating mithai. There......

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Nargis Fakhri had a great holiday in......

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League. Manchester City beat Fulham as Haaland equals another record IMAGE: Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring Manchester City's opening......

EPL round-up: Cardiff win 2-0 at Brighton in relegation duel

IMAGE: Cardiff City's Sean Morrison and Brighton's Glenn Murray vie for possession during their match at The American Express Community Stadium in Brighton on Tuesday. Photograph: Peter......

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates with Virgil van Dijk. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Liverpool manager Juergen......

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

IMAGE: Spain's Isco celebrates with Sergio Ramos after scoring their third goal against Argentina at Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, during their international friendly on Wednesday. Photograph: Juan......

Sports Shorts: 'A dozen idiots cost Serbia home support'

Fans of Serbia confront the riot police during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters A senseless pitch invasion by Serbian fans in......

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