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3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Pilibhit early Monday, with Punjab's director general of......

Govt closely watching Bangladesh developments: Union minister

Union Minister of State BL Verma on Monday expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh and said the government is closely monitoring it. IMAGE: Opposition MPs tote bags displaying messages......

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Poet Kumar Vishwas has sparked a fresh controversy with remarks at actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and his daughter, actress Sonakshi Sinha. IMAGE: Poet Kumar Vishwas . Photograph:......

Truck runs over 3, including 2 kids, sleeping on Pune footpath

Two toddlers and a man were killed and six other persons injured after a truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Maharashtra's Pune city in the wee hours of Monday, police said. IMAGE: A......

Shirish Patel, Renaissance Man

There is and will be plenty written about Shirish Patel's achievements, his awards, his writing, his talks, the mark he left on this city he knew and understood so well. I know much of that,......

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist......

Why I Worry About Savings, Investment

Whether nominal or real, India's investment rate needs to increase by 3 to 4 percentage points of GDP to support 8 per cent real growth, recommends Nikhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic......

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in......

'India Not tougher Than Other Markets'

'Regulatory challenges exist everywhere. What we look for is regulatory stability over time.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Online retail major Amazon is navigating a challenging regulatory......

IPO boom: Record Rs 1.6 lakh cr raised in 2024

Fundraising momentum is expected to accelerate further in the New Year, potentially surpassing 2024's record figures. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Fundraising via IPOs in India hit......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.' The super-talented Divyenndu (Mirzapur) Sharma......

Make Way For Santa Claus!

Bollywood gets into the Christmas spirit: Soha's unique Christmas decorations... Shriya meets Santa... Vaani speed-races to 2025... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kirti Kulhari/Instagram The Christmas......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

Ashwin reveals why he retired mid-series

'I have never been the kind to hold on to things. I have never felt insecure in life' 'I know my numbers, probably gave the impression that I went after number, that was never the case'......

Respect the bowler: Pujara urges Jaiswal to calm down

Cheteshwar Pujara identifies reason behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle, offers solution ahead of Boxing Day Test IMAGE: As Yashasvi Jaiswal struggles against the Australian bowlers, Cheteshwar......

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

Arjun Erigaisi gets US Visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championships IMAGE: The world No 4 Indian had appealed to the US Embassy on Friday to expedite the process of granting him the necessary......

Turbulent year for Mirabai and Indian weightlifting

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu came tantalisingly close to clinching a second Olympics medal but a faltered lift in her final attempt cruelly snatched the dream from her grasp. Photograph: Amanda......

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.' IMAGE: K M Elsamma,......

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