US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US......

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fuelled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country, writes Utkarsh Mishra.......

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931. IMAGE: People pay floral tribute to the statue of freedom fighter Chandra......

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first amrit snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Foreign tourists offer prayers at......

Life insurance Dec new biz premium falls 21.7% to Rs 30,218.71 crore

The new business premium (NBP) of life insurance companies dropped 21.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 30,218.71 crore in December 2024 on the back of a steep fall in business. Illustration:......

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

India’s private equity industry is evolving, with local funds securing substantial capital and achieving consistent returns. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com During a panel discussion at......

Meet India's first private reinsurer

In Debasish Panda’s last board meeting as chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), the regulator approved the “R2” licence for Kamlesh......

Mobikwik leads IPO debut with 90% surge; Vishal, Sai Life gain around 40%

The successful debuts are expected to boost the IPO market, with eight new issuances lined up. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com All the three companies that made their stock market debut......

The Web Series Everyone's Talking About

'As a parent, it had me terrified.''As a human being, it compelled me to look at people with greater empathy, to understand life with greater nuance, and to see beyond the black and white.''I......

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya make a pit stop at the......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Rasha-Raveena At Maha Kumbh

Film folk visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and take special blessings. Photograph: Kind courtesy Swami Chidanand Saraswati/Instagram Rasha Thadani and her mother Raveena Tandon visited......

From bedridden to gold: Rahi's unbelievable return to shooting

IMAGE: Rahi Sarnobat returned to competitive action in style—clinching gold in the Women’s 25m air pistol event after enduring a harrowing health crisis that nearly ended her career.......

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

'I learned later, the specialist doctors said that I wouldn't have been saved if Dalim bhai had not given CPR properly at that time.'   IMAGE: Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal had......

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Jhandu Kumar, who has polio-affected legs since birth, has switched from shot put and discus throw to weightlifting. He has qualified for the World Championship, to be held in Egypt in October. Now......

Hardik's Ex 'Open To Finding Love' Again

'Love should compliment my journey and not define it.' IMAGE: Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya in happier times. Photograph: Natasa Stankovic/Instagram Cricketer Hardik Pandya's ex-wifeNatasa......

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

IMAGE: George Foreman had one of the most remarkable careers in boxing, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and the World heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart -- the second making him the oldest......