Cop suspended for 'mixing ash' in food at Maha Kumbh

A police officer was suspended on Thursday after a video went viral showing him allegedly mixing ash into the food served at a bhandara (community feast) for devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in......

Maratha activist Jarange ends fast, warns of Mumbai march if...

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his indefinite fast after five days of protest, claiming that government representatives assured him that several of his demands would be accepted.......

Will BJP give in to these demands of Bihar allies JD-U, LJP?

Bharatiya Janata Party ally Janata Dal-United has sought an extension in the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the bills proposing simultaneous elections, while another......

Probe panel to visit Kumbh stampede site on Friday; report in 1 month

The three-member judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the Maha Kumbh stampede will visit the site on Friday, panel head Harsh Kumar, a retired judge of the Allahabad......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

'For AI to succeed, enterprises must clearly define the business value they aim to achieve.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Wipro Jo Debecker, managing partner and global head of Wipro FullStride......

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   January 2025 is shaping up to be......

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh for Rediff.com   It has been a disastrous start for the mid-and......

'If You Want To Improve Your Hair, You Should...'

'As an actor you have to sacrifice things that you think are most associated with you.' IMAGE: Shahid Kapoor in Deva. Over the years, Shahid Kapoor has become known for undergoing drastic hair......

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

'Modiji remaining healthy and happy is something I pray for all the time.' IMAGE: Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rupali......

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

'Being signed on as the leading man of Hero came to me like a bolt out of the blue.' IMAGE: Jackie Shroff in Hero. Jackie Shroff's association with Subhash Ghai has flourished over an incredible......

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

'Each film is a lifetime's worth of experience and I've learnt so much from all of the films I've done.' IMAGE: Khushi Kapoor. All photographs: Kind courtesy Khushi Kapoor/Instagram Khushi Kapoor,......

Will Mohammedan Sporting's Head Coach return?

'Circumstances force me to make this difficult decision' IMAGE: Mohammedan Sporting's Head Coach Andrey Chernyshov quit the club on Wednesday over non-payment of salaries. Photograph: Andrey......

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

IMAGE: Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin. Photograph: Andrew BoyersReuters Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's......

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

IMAGE: 2011 ICC World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in Test cricket and ODIs. Photograph: Ritam Banerjee/Getty Imagesfrom the Rediff.com Archives The legendary Sachin Tendulkar......

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

IMAGE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam and India captain Virat Kohli have been known to show appreciation to each other on and off the field. Photograph: Kind courtesy Babar Azam/X Former Pakistan......

Fit-again Rinku flashes Pant-like brilliance in nets

IMAGE: Fit-again Rinku Singh looked comfortable against pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana during India's nets session on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Rinku was rested from......