UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

A record number of around 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the UK's general election as results were announced on Friday, with several......

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new......

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Fifty-seven seats across seven states and the Union territory of Chandigarh will go to polls in the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday that include Varanasi, from where......

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

In a first, the Supreme Court on Friday designated 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme Court of India. Photograph: ANI Photo A committee headed by Chief......

Israel conflict unlikely to impact trade of pharma firms

Indian pharmaceutical firms foresee minimal disruptions in trade with Israel despite escalating regional tensions. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Rising crude prices and export shipping insurance......

Pvt equity inflow in realty sector down 5% to $1.9 bn in Q1

Private equity (PE) investment in real estate declined 5 per cent year-on-year in April-June to $1.9 billion because of high interest rates, according to Anarock. PE inflows stood at $2 billion in......

India moves to T+1 settlement from Friday: Here's what experts say

Friday will be a landmark day for domestic markets, with all the listed stocks entering the professed T+1 (trading plus one day) settlement cycle. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com About 200......

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra.''Manoj Bajpayee in Joram.''Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop.''Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003.''Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.''The number of awards will not be enough......

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Ever so often, when cop-and-gangster shows or family drama on OTT start getting audiences restless, streaming platforms trot out 'youth' content, to lasso back the wandering teen and young adult......

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'I never said that I am resigning. IOA is my family and if I am unhappy over something, I have every right to express it.' IMAGE: M C Mary Kom had travelled to Haldwani for the National Games......

Amit Shah confirms: India ready to host 2036 Olympics

The closing ceremony of the 38th National Games began here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its guest of honour asserting that the country is well on track to host a successful Olympics in......

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

IMAGE: Olympic medal-winning hockey goalkeeping legend P R Sreejesh is among the most high-profile former athletes involved in coaching in India. Photograph: ANI India's athletes will now be......

Sachin's record-breaking throw: India's next javelin star?

IMAGE: Sachin Yadav's 84.39m throw is the fifth career-best throw by an Indian javelin thrower after Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Shivpal Singh and Davinder Singh Kang. Photograph: Sachin......

Lovlina, Thapa lead Assam's charge at National Games

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa led the way with commanding wins in their respective boxing bouts at the 38th National Games in Dehradun on Thursday. In......