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'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress on birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, accusing the party of turning Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs......

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

With prayers on their lips, residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are waiting for her safe return to Earth with bated breath and planned Diwali-like festivities......

SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR over pollution concerns

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax the ban imposed on the manufacture, storage and sale on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR noting that air pollution levels remained alarming for a......

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.''People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared......

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

The Madras high court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing the heat over his jokes on Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. IMAGE: Stand-up......

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy cottonbro......

Bajaj posts record sales on Gudi Padwa

Two-wheeler (2W) giant Bajaj Auto registered record sales across the country over the weekend on the back of Gudi Padwa, hawking 26,938 vehicles that included motorcycles and its electric scooter......

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption......

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.......

Inside Ajay Devgn-Kajol's Plush Mumbai Home

Ajay Devgn and Kajol's sprawling bungalow, Shivshakti, in Mumbai's northwest suburb of Juhu, is valued around Rs 60 crore (Rs 600 million) and the swanky mansion is airy, modern and yet, homely.......

Box Office: Sikandar Opens Below Expectations

Salman Khan film releases are huge events, especially when they arrive on Eid. This was expected from his latest release, Sikandar, as well. Yes, the response post the trailer release wasn't the......

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back interesting scenes from the Sikandar trailer......

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

It was an emotional evening for many film folk as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards/Instagram Kartik Aaryanbagged the Best......

Did Sonakshi Change Her Religion After Marriage?

IMAGE: Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal on their wedding day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram When Sonakshi Sinha got married to Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024, eyebrows were......

Dhoni Balances Diwali Festivities with IPL Retention

IMAGE: Mr and Mrs Dhoni perform Diwali puja. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Johns/X Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the cricket icon, celebrated Diwali amidst the excitement of his IPL 2025 retention.......

Bhuvi, Ishant, and Umesh's Diwali reunion

The Indian pace trio of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav, renowned for their fiery performances on the cricket field, recently came together to celebrate the festive spirit of......

PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar shares Diwali glee with fans. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sachin Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar/Instagram As Diwali illuminated hearts and homes, sports icons came together to......

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was spotted engaging with street vendors selling Diwali decor. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker is not just a shooting sensation but......

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