As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

He destroyed...: Kejriwal launches blistering attack on CEC

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar of doing politics by sending him a notice over his claim that the Haryana government was......

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to the Election Commission notice over his claim the Haryana government was 'mixing poison' in Yamuna, and said raw water received from......

Don't mix...: EC on Kejriwal's 'Yamuna poisoning' remark

Dissatisfied with his response, the Election Commission on Thursday asked Arvind Kejriwal not to mix the issue of increased ammonia in Yamuna with his allegation of river poisoning and gave him a......

'GST Council Should Jack Up Rates'

'Rates go up, revenues go up, and the need for compensation diminishes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Goods and Services Tax Council has turned into a "rate cutting panel",......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

The iCNG version of the Tata Nexon is quick, safe, eco-friendly, and it is affordable too, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. Green fuel.... EVs.... Tired of all the green and green and green? Let's......

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.''This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.' IMAGE: Youngsters fall as they form a......

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

How Swara Celebrated Diwali

IMAGE: Swara Bhaskar with Fahad Ahmad. Photograph: Swara Bhaskar/Twitter For Swara Bhaskar, this Diwali has brought multiple joys. "This was a milestone Diwali, as it was my husband Fahad (Ahmad)......

FA Cup shocker! Liverpool crash out in stunning upset

IMAGE: Plymouth Argyle's Ryan Hardie celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup match in Home Park, Plymouth, on Sunday. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters A much-changed......

Women's T20 WC: 'India needs to be careful against Australia'

IMAGE: The Indian women's team is placed in a tough group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Harbhajan Singh believes Australia and Sri......

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy Formula One/X  A large lizard on track halted final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday as Formula One marshals tried to catch the rogue......

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

IMAGE: Bangladesh's Shakib Ak Hasan bats during the first Test against India in Chennai, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI During the Chennai Test, former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was spotted......

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to mount pressure on Portugal. IMAGE:......