Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

The Bombay high court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. ......

HC stays Alt News co-founder Zubair's arrest in post on Narsinghanand

The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed till January 6 the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in relation to an FIR accusing him of promoting enmity among religious groups. IMAGE: Alt......

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

The search operation launched by naval boats to locate a seven-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft rammed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast two days ago continued on Friday and will go on for......

Delhi crime branch to probe Parl scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi

The Delhi police's Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, which left two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs......

Forex reserves drop $2 bn to $652.87 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.99 billion to $652.87 billion for the week ended December 13, the RBI said on Friday. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters In the previous reporting week, the......

Sensex tanks 1,176 points, Nifty falls below 23,500

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged about 1.5 per cent on Friday, taking their downtrend to the fifth straight session, due to risk aversion in the global markets after the hawkish......

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent from the current 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council, in......

Mutual funds in 2025: Innovation and quality investing take centre stage

A look at the filings made with market regulator Sebi in recent months shows the kind of funds you can expect in the first quarter of 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The volume of......

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently.But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour......

'I'm A Human Being At The End Of The Day'

'The trolling and negativity were hard to handle.''It did affect my confidence and self-esteem.''Over time, I've learned to navigate it better.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram......

My Top 10 Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

Mufasa: The Lion King Review: Kids (And Grown Ups) Will Love It!

I would tell all my friends to go and watch Mufasa: The Lion King, recommends Krishiv Dedhia, 7. Krishiv: Dad, wasn't Mufasa: The Lion King so cool? Like, I didn't think it would be THAT good, but......

Jaipur Pink Panthers pip Bengal Warriorz to clinch playoff berth

IMAGE: Jaipur roared back in the second half, with Arjun Deshwal spearheading the comeback, scoring nine points. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PKL/X Jaipur Pink Panthers secured their place in......

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

HC imposes cost of Rs 1 lakh on Lalit Modi for plea seeking BCCI to pay ED penalty IMAGE: The plea claimed the BCCI is supposed to indemnify Lalit Modi as per bylaws. Photograph: Kind......

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan IMAGE: A couple of goals from Brison Fernandes in either half helped the Gaurs secure all three......

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

GM Erigaisi requests US Embassy to grant him visa for World Rapid and Blitz IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi has been in sensational form this year, having won an individual gold as well as team title in......

Shastri predicts India's 'Big Boys' will crush Australia at the MCG

'Should celebrate, will lift them in series': Ravi Shastri on India avoiding follow-on in Brisbane Test IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep’s partnership frustrated......