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Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Pakistan on Monday blamed winds from India for worsening smog in Lahore, urging the Indian authorities to take up the matter seriously, after the air quality index in the capital city of Pakistan's......

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps......

Balasaheb would have broken Sawant's mouth: Shinde

Condemning Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Arvind Sawant for his "imported maal" remark against Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that if Balasaheb......

Sena-UBT's Arvind Sawant booked for calling Shaina N C 'imported maal'

A first information report (FIR) was registered in Mumbai on Friday against Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Arvind Sawant for referring to Shaina N C, an assembly elections candidate of the......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Home stretch for real estate investment trusts as strength of the office leasing market and Q2 results show endurance. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After lagging behind benchmarks and......

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an......

E-com fireworks in rural India this festival season

India’s e-commerce giants, led by Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho, are making a strategic push into Tier-II and —III cities and rural regions, where demand for online shopping is surging......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Bajaj CNG Bikes Break Sales Records

The Freedom 125 has sold 8,310 units in October to date.This is its highest since it was launched in July and may touch close to 9,000 by the end of the month. IMAGE: The Freedom 125 Photograph:......

Your November OTT Watchlist, Right Here

So much to watch on OTT this November! Joginder Tuteja lists them so that you don't miss out! Despicable Me 4Where to Watch? Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: November 5 The Despicable Me......

Singham Again Review: Simmba Saves The Day

Singham Again is action heavy, so its appeal is limited to fans of the genre, observes Deepa Gahlot. In keeping with the current mood of the people, Rohit Shetty's modern-day retelling of the......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.......

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.''The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.' IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. In the final phase of his life, Om Puri......

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

IMAGE: Moises Caicedo scores Chelsea's first goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Photograph:Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half......

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

IMAGE: Netherlands' Abdi Nageeye crosses the finish line to win the men's elite race. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win......

ISL: NorthEast Utd edge Odisha in five-goal thriller

IMAGE: Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie celebrates after scoring for NorthEast United against Odisha FC. Photograph: Indian Super League A brilliant brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and a goal by......

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

IMAGE: Arsenal's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after Arsenal's loss to Newcastle United. Photograph: Scott Hepell / Reuters Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory......

EPL: Newcastle stuns Arsenal, blows title race wide open