10 Kuki youths shot multiple times, mostly on the back: Autopsy

The 10 Kuki-Zo youths, who were killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF, received multiple fatal bullet injuries and most of them were fired from behind, according to the post-mortem examination......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.''I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.' IMAGE: Prime......

Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

In a tale of miraculous survival, an abandoned newborn found clinging to his life from the branches of a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur in August has fought back from the jaws of death after......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

IPO-bound Hyundai Motor India raises Rs 8,315 cr from anchor investors

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) raised Rs 8,315 crore from anchor investors on Monday, setting the stage for the country’s biggest-ever maiden share sale. IMAGE: Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai......

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth on premiumisation

Raising toast to 25 successful years, India’s largest wine maker Sula Vineyard is eyeing a sustained double-digit growth in revenue over the next five years, buoyed by growth in the premium......

'Formula For Movie To Work: Create Magic'

'In those 2, 2.5 hours, something needs to touch you -- whether it's the action, the music, or the story. That's what makes it all unforgettable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. From a blue-eyed charismatic boy with golden hair and silver screen dreams to a superstar and showman revolutionising......

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Each of us will have a beautiful story about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.' IMAGE: Divya Dutta with Shyam Benegal. Photograph: Kind......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

All the right moves must be made to keep boxing in LA 2028 programme: Lovlina Borgohain IMAGE: Boxing was not on the initial programme for the Los Angeles Olympics and a decision on its......

Why Travis Is A 'Headache' For India

'We all knew he was dangerous, but that first shot he played off Jasprit Bumrah, that cover drive, off the front foot.''It told me that this is a player in prime, prime form.' IMAGE: Travis Head......

India's confidence shattered? Aussies eye series win

IMAGE: India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting in Perth on Friday, following their whitewash at home. Photograph: BCCI/X A shattering defeat to New Zealand on home......

Europa League: United steal a win; Spurs snatch a point

Hojlund double earns Manchester United 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen IMAGE: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund misses a chance to score. Photograph: Radovan Stoklasa/Reuters Forward Rasmus......

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive......