When Shashi Tharoor was hugged by...

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared an "extraordinary experience" at his home when a monkey ran towards him, hugged him and after being treated to a couple of bananas, rest his head on the Congress......

Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

As the race for Maharashtra chief minister enters the last lap, Hemant Waje looks at several scenarios which can play out. IMAGE: Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.''Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash......

Credit card delinquencies rise even as retail credit growth moderates

Balance-level delinquencies in the credit card segment saw a 17 basis points (bps) year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in the quarter ending June 2024 (Q1FY25). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

Bids Between Rs 2 Tn-Rs 3 Tn For This Week's 4 IPOs

'There is no irrational exuberance when it comes to mainboard IPOs.''Most issues are by good quality businesses.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   All the three initial public......

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks on firm global cues

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty marched higher to scale fresh lifetime closing peaks on Friday, tracking a largely firm trend in global markets and renewed foreign fund inflows.......

How Much Have MFs Invested In HDFC Bank?

With a deployment of Rs 2,720 crore in July, MFs' total investment in HDFC Bank in calendar year 2024 (till now) surged to Rs 48,820 crore. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters   Mutual......

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

'People think that because there are so many OTT platforms, roles should just fall into your lap.''That's not true at all.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka posts a picture from Radhika Merchant and Anant......

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

There's magic and method in Madhuri Dixit's moves. Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way. The Ek Do Teen actress can dance......

Qubool Hai Actor Surbhi Jyoti Weds

Photograph: Kind courtesy Surbhi Jyoti/Instagram Qubool Hai actor Surbhi Jyoti wed actor-producer Sumit Suri in a dreamy ceremony on Sunday, October 27.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Surbhi......

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanya Maniktala/Instagram From A Suitable Boy to Kill, it has been rollercoaster ride for Tanya Maniktala. “The journey has taught me a lot and I am so grateful for......

He's mad: Smith lauds Konstas' 'bubbling energy'

'He's mad. I think he really enjoyed himself under the lid there' 'He was chirping. I think at one point (Yashasvi) Jaiswal was actually trying to hit the ball at him to shut him up a bit' IMAGE:......

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Other people can be braver as well: David Warner wants seniors to follow Sam Konstas' mindset against India IMAGE: 19-year-old Sam Konstas scored his maiden Test half ton in the first innings of......

Konstas has streaks of Warner

IMAGE: 19-year-old Sam Konstas scored his maiden Test half ton in the first innings of the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, December 26. Photograph: ICC/X Young Sam Konstas......

Kohli and Konstas: From shoulder barge to buddies?

Wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas share a smiling photo post-match: Stuart Clark IMAGE: Virat Kohli had intentionally bumped Sam Konstas during the ongoing fourth Test at......

Hardik Finds Peace in Agastya's Lap

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya with son Agastya. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hardik Pandya/Instagram   Hardik Pandya shared an adorable moment with son Agastya on Instagram. In the heartwarming......