SC quashes fine on Poonawalla for mocking Jain monk

Observing that courts are not supposed to do moral policing, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of the Punjab and Haryana high court imposing a fine of Rs 10 lakh on political analyst......

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to dissolve the advisory committee of a temple in the Kollam district where the RSS ‘gana geetham’ (prayer song) was sung during a......

Bulldozer in Ram Navami procession sparks standoff in UP

A bulldozer sparked tensions in Faridpur in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly after police objected to its inclusion in a Ram Navami procession, triggering a heated standoff between local Bharatiya......

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat and Vadodara IMAGE: A scene from Varanasi, which Prime Minister Narendra......

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

As India’s tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. Photograph: Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com In 2024, India took the third spot in......

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges over 1200 points

Stock markets rebounded sharply in early trade on Tuesday after facing massive drubbing in the previous session, following a recovery in Asian peers and across the board buying. Photograph: ANI......

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

'My advice: Don't mark your portfolio to market every day. Focus on survival.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Global equity markets are in a state of upheaval, and the panic is......

India VIX Soars: Trouble Ahead?

The latest spike in the Vix is a sign that investors are visibly rattled by global developments and fear a further drawdown in stock prices, experts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

What's Agastya Doing With Akshay's Niece?

Move over Khans, it's time for the younger generation to claim the spotlight.   Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia headline Sriram Raghavan's war epic, Ikkis, produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock......

Triptii, Rashmika, Kriti Party Together

Film folk didn't hold back from a midweek party, as one of Bollywood's most successful production houses turned 20. Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films threw a big bash and the gorgeous ladies showed up......

Why Vishal Dadlani Quit Indian Idol

IMAGE: Vishal Dadlani on the sets of Indian Idol 15. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vishal Dadlani/Instagram Singer Vishal Dadlani said he is leaving the reality show Indian Idol after being a judge on......

Aahana Goes On A Jungle Safari

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram Aahana Kumra gives us a tour of the Ranthambore national park through her pictures on social media. She didn't see any tigers, so Aahana turned......

Bhuvi Is IPL's Most Successful Pace Bowler

IMAGE: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the most successful pace bowler in the history of IPL, surpassing West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo.. Photograph: BCCI   Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name into IPL......

Just a Day Before IPL Clash, Pant Turns Up at ISL Match

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant turns up to support Mohun Bagan Super Giants. Photograph: Mohun Bagan Super Giants/X Just a day before locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025, Lucknow......

Is This Why MI Are Struggling In IPL 2025?

'I still back the the senior pros and all the guys I put out there, they have the skill.' IMAGE: Mumbai Indians are eighth in the standings, with four defeats from five matches of IPL 2025.......

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya unleashed a whirlwind 42 off just 15 balls. Photograph: BCCI   Rohit Sharma's barren run at the Wankhede continued despite fleeting glimpses of fluency -- a crisp pull......

Rohit's shot selection needs a bit of tempering: Gavaskar

'You have to be aggressive and score as much as possible in the first six overs, but choosing the right risks is the key.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar urged the misfiring Rohit Sharma to be a bit more......