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Poila Baisakh celebrations canceled in Bengal town after violence

For the first time in over five decades, Poila Baisakh -- the first day of the Bengali New Year - passed without any celebration on Tuesday in Dhulian, a bustling trade town in West Bengal's......

Why Maha temples want to implement dress code for devotees

Temples across Maharashtra are gradually adopting dress codes for visitors, as trusts managing these places of worship have issued guidelines urging devotees to wear modest, traditional clothing.......

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lashed out at the Opposition and said "violence is being instigated" following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh......

Thiruvananthapuram airport to shut for 4 hours for temple procession

Flight services from the Thiruvananthapuram international airport will be suspended for over four hours on April 11 for the smooth continuation of the holy 'Painkuni Arattu' procession of Sree......

Violence erupts in Bengal during protest against Waqf Act

Stones were allegedly hurled and police vehicles were set on fire during a protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Tuesday, officials......

March blow for retail auto sales, may face headwinds

The only silver lining in March's performance -- which otherwise dragged down the financial year's momentum -- was a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to March of the previous year.......

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 at fresh record high of Rs 91,950/10 gm

Gold prices advanced Rs 700 to reach a new lifetime high of Rs 91,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday on the back of continued buying by jewellers ahead of wedding season,......

Flight tickets to be cheaper this Holi

With only a few days to go before the country celebrates Holi, several airline companies offered discounts on fares on the occasion of the festival of colours. Photograph: ANI Photo While two......

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Monday saw a host of festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vishu, Ugadi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priya......

Ajith Fans Welcome Good Bad Ugly With Drums and Dance

Superstar Ajith's film Good Bad Ugly releases in theatres across India, and his fans marked the occasion with a grand celebration. From beating drums to dancing outside theatres, the excitement......

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Indraneil Sengupta/Instagram There has been a lot of talk lately about Indraneil......

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer......

Flops Rain Down On 2025 So Far

2025 is off to a disastrous start. The first quarter has scored mostly flops, with just one blockbuster (Chhaava) and a smattering of those which have recovered costs. One hopes that the rest of......

Vidit Weds Nidhi: A Chess Fairytale

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr Nidhi Kataria's wedding was a spectacular blend of tradition, glamour, and chess royalty. The grand celebration in Pune turned into a star-studded affair, with......

PIX: Siraj, Nikhat, Khawaja post Eid greetings

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj with his mother Shabana Begum and brother Mohammed Ismail. Photograph: Mohammed Siraj/X Indian and international sports stars took to their social media handles and sent......

Tiger's GrandCub Steals The Show

Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan lit up the Barsapara stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with a power-packed performance before the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals game. Dancing to her Bollywood......

IPL 2025: New date fixed for KKR Vs LSG tie in Kolkata

IMAGE: The match between KKR and LSG will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata itself and not in Guwahati, as speculated earlier. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India......

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of......

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