'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

Leaders across the political spectrum, social activists and top jurists on Tuesday hailed the landmark Supreme Court verdict banning the practice of instant divorce among Muslims. As......

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

The agrarian backwaters of Nandigram in East Midnapore district has become the centre of the high octane battle for West Bengal this time but its once uncrowned king is missing from action. Laxman......

Awesome photos of the month: August

Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August. Giant Panda Yang Yang holds a brush behind pictures it painted at Schoenbrunn Zoo in Vienna,......

Ending single-use plastic is real test for Modi

Can Modi enthuse BJP workers to pursue the end of single-use plastic with the same vigour and enthusiasm as they celebrated the attack on a neighbour, asks Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: On August 15, in......

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day — its annual sale event — in India on July 15-16. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters The company will launch over 45,000 products from......

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Reliance Jio is close to finalising its contract with telecom gear maker Ericsson to roll out its 5G network in Mumbai and Maharashtra and Kolkata and West Bengal in the first phase of its launch......

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

As Indians start travelling in the new normal, strong recovery in smaller towns underscores success for ride-hailing giant's 'India to Bharat' strategy, which offers new products in regional......

Hiranandani Group opens giant data centre in Mumbai

Hiranandnani’s new venture is well-timed, but it will face heavy competition from both international majors and domestic peers like Adani Group. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

How Krunal's bouncer did Venkatesh Iyer and KKR in...

SCORECARD IMAGE: Krunal Pandya is congratulated by his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates after dismissing Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer during Match 1 of the Indian Premier League......

KKR sweat over form of overseas keeper-batters

  IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders' Quinton de Kock plays a shot during an intra-squad match on Saturday. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Kolkata Knight Riders/X Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be......

Sunil Chhetri becomes ISL's all-time leading scorer!

IMAGE: Bengaluru FC players congratulate Sunil Chhetri following his goal against Mohun Bagan. Photograph: Indian Super League Table-toppers Bengaluru FC defeated Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super......

IPL stars Mayank, Chakravarthy in India's T20 squad

IMAGE: Mayank Yadav has impressed with his performances in the Indian Premier League. Photograph: BCCI India's fastest bowler Mayank Yadav on Saturday got fast-tracked into the Indian team for the......

LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav still not match-fit

IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav became an overnight sensation after consistently bowling at 150kmph-plus on his IPL debut against Punjab Kings and finishing with figures of 3 for......