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Nana Patole replaced, Maharashtra Cong gets new chief

Former MLA Harshwardhan Sapkal, the new Maharashtra Congress president, is faced with the onerous task of reviving the party in the state where it faced a crushing defeat in the last year's......

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

New Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel has vowed to 'rebuild' trust in the bureau as he becomes the first Indian-American to lead the country's premier law enforcement agency......

Soldier killed in IED blast near LOC was to wed in April

He had returned to his Army unit on January 28 after his engagement and giving the final touches to his new house. Just 14 days later, Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas was killed in an improvised......

Mid-air drama over Sena leader's son's trip to Bangkok

When pilots of a flight carrying ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant's son to Bangkok were asked mid-way to return to Pune, they thought it was a "hoax" message, but complied after verification......

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

India is working on the logistics of Tahawwur Rana's surrender and extradition from the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said, as President Donald Trump announced that his administration has......

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said it did not use force or intimidation tactics when it laid off trainees at Mysuru campus over performance-related issues, and that it was explaining the......

ITC demerger: Analysts upbeat on ITC share outlook; support seen at Rs 442

With just four trading sessions to go for the ITC-ITC Hotels demerger record date shares of ITC continue to consolidate in a thin range of Rs 460 - Rs 480 in an otherwise volatile equity market.......

Rupee tumbles 3% in 2024; turbulence to ebb in 2025

The rupee tumbled 3 per cent against the US dollar in 2024 as concerns over slower economic growth and a stronger greenback in global markets weighed, but it was among the least volatile currencies......

Crypto or not: Industry to focus on user protection, licensing regime

User protection and a proposal for a licensing framework for companies seeking to operate in the cryptocurrency area will be part of an upcoming consultation paper on the sector, said a senior......

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. Garment workers cut fabric to......

All We Imagine As Poetry

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Kani Kusruti and......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

A singer. A soldier. A superhero. A maths teacher. A Mughal emperor. A conman. A workaholic. A quadriplegic. An actor. An avenger. From saviour of aliens to Shah Rukh Khan in a mask, Hrithik......

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks. ......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

IMAGE: Pat Cummins donned the hat of an interviewer to speak to 11 achievers-cum-leaders from around the world for his new book Tested: The remarkable power of resolve published by Harper......

Ed Sheeran's Cricket Skills Will Stun You

IMAGE: From strumming chords to smashing boundaries, Ed Sheeran hits the right note on a cricket field in Bengaluru. Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Rajasthan Royals/X Ed Sheeran's India tour......

No lack of effort: Buttler defends England's training approach

'We obviously try and create a really good environment, but don't mistake that for a lazy environment or a lack of effort.' IMAGE: England, who opted against training before the second and third......

WPL: Ghosh, Perry power RCB to record breaking chase!

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore's Ellyse Perry smashes a boundary against Gujarat Giants. Photograph: WPL/X Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers......

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Vinicius Junior after scoring the equaliser for Real Madrid in the LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Saturday. Photograph: Violeta Santos......

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