All MPSC exams to be held in Marathi: Fadnavis

All competitive examinations conducted through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be held in Marathi, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said. IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief......

'We'll Keep Fighting!'

'Don't take people lightly. People know everything.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presents the state's budget for 2025-2026, March 10, 2025. Photograph: ANI/X The Maharashtra......

Attempting to avoid...: Vanuatu cancels Lalit Modi's passport

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that the fugitive......

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Air pollution remains a serious......

Govt Seeks Siam's Ideas to Rev Up EV Adoption

Top executives from Siam and major carmakers recently met with Heavy Industries Secretary Kamran Rizvi to discuss the matter. Officials from NITI Aayog were also present.  Photograph: Kind......

How the markets will fare this week

Equity markets will take cues from the US tariff related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors this week, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

Govt headhunter fails to find right candidate for BPCL top job

After HPCL, the government headhunter struggled to find a suitable candidate for the top job at Bharat Petroleum, as most applicants were narrow specialists lacking multidisciplinary experience......

Chhaava Crosses Rs 400 Crore

IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vicky Kaushal/Instagram Bollywood has reason to rejoice. Months after the last big success in the Hindi film industry, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,......

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

'No woman is stronger than one who acknowledges her vulnerabilities.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram The incredibly talented Tillotama Shome takes up an unusual role of a......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

'Acting Is Such A Rich Man's Business Now'

'It's no more just art and skills, it's a business.' After a bumpy beginning, Avinash Tiwary's career took off as he positioned himself as dependable actor on OTT. As he wows everyone through yet......

Santner rues lack of runs after losing Champions Trophy final

'We were 20 or 25 under to what we were looking for.' IMAGE: New Zealand skipper Mitch Santner congratulates Shreyas Iyer after India won the Champions Trophy title on March 9, 2025. Photograph:......

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

Hyderabad FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League  in Hyderabad on Wednesday. IMAGE: Kerala Blasters ended their league campaign in 8th place with 29 points, while......

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

IMAGE: Team India celebrates with the Champions Trophy on Sunday, March 9. Photograph: ICC/X Geopolitical reality, lack of buzz in host nation Pakistan and mediocre cricket in general meant......

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

IMAGE: The Sports Ministry, in its order, said that the Wrestling Federation of India has taken corrective measures, so it has decided to lift the suspension. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

Moeen Ali on why 'ODI cricket has died'

'The format has almost completely died out, apart from World Cups and Champions Trophy. It is the worst format to play and I think there are many reasons for that.' IMAGE: Former England bowler......