SC orders govt to grant permanent commission to woman Army officer

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to grant permanent commission to a woman officer who was denied benefits given to similarly placed officers, observing "what is sauce for......

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

A delegation of Congress leaders led by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was stopped by the Uttar Pradesh Police at the Ghazipur border here on Wednesday on his way to Sambhal.......

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.......

Man falls to death while spitting 'paan' from moving bus

A 45-year-old passenger fell to his death from an air-conditioned Uttar Pradesh roadways bus allegedly after he opened its door to spit 'pann' as the vehicle moved through the Purvanchal Expressway......

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public. Photograph:......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. Garment workers cut fabric to......

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public.......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

Take This ZABARDAST Bollywood Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's time for your favourite activity of the week -- our fun, FUN and filmi quiz. All you have to do is identify the......

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

IMAGE: Mumbai's Suryansh Shedge is a big fan of Hardik Pandya and Ben Stokes, two of the cleanest strikers in contemporary cricket. Photographs: Suryansh Shedge/Instagram Thirty six is an......

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

IMAGE: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand missed out on a semifinal spot at the BWF World Tour Finals. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BAI/X Indian women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri......

From Olympic heartbreak to Guwahati redemption

Not taking a break after Olympics left me emotionally drained: Tanisha Crasto IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa bounced back to put up a dominant performance and defend their Guwahati......

Zaheer's Aussie Mission: Pant As LSG Cap

LSG Team Mentor Zaheer Khan has flown to Australia to discuss with the wicket-keeper-batter about taking over the captaincy for IPL 2025, sources told Rediff.com. IMAGE: Rishabh Pant with Zaheer......

Wedding bells for India's badminton queen PV Sindhu

IMAGE: The wedding-related events will begin on December 20. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PV Sindhu/Instagram Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will tie the knot on December 22 in......