'JD-U Against Waqf Bill'

While it is expected that the JD-U, a major ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will support the Waqf Bill, two JD-U MPs, Union Minister Lalan Singh and party Working President Sanjay Jha met Union......

Conversion to Islam bona fide if done by free-will, with sound mind: HC

Noting that an unlawful religious conversion is a serious offence, the Allahabad high court has ruled that proceedings for the alleged offence cannot be quashed because of a "compromise" between......

Govt approves Rs 62,700-cr deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand

The defence ministry on Friday firmed up procurement of 156 light combat helicopter 'Prachand' from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd at a cost of Rs 62,700 crore, shortly after the Cabinet Committee on......

Shah sounds poll bugle in Bihar, targets Lalu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday sounded the bugle for Bihar assembly polls due later this year, urging the people to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by voting the......

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. Illustration: Uttam......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. Photograph:......

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23. Kindly......

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

It's a rather dull month on OTT this April with only a few releases arriving sporadically. Joginder Tuteja looks at your OTT menu for the month.   TestWhere to watch: NetflixRelease date:......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

L2: Empuraan: The Aamir Khan Connection

'Aamir messaged me asking me, 'Is my sister good in the film?' I said, 'Sir, she is a lot better than good.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the L2:......

Ready For The Aamir Khan Film Festival?

In his illustrious career, Aamir Khan has delivered a number of entertainers, majority of which have turned out to be big hits. While re-releases are in vogue, PVR-INOX is coming up with an Aamir......

'A night we'll never forget'

IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC ODI World Cup on April 2, 2011. Photograph: Graham Crouch/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Former India all-rounder......

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

IMAGE: India won the hockey World Cup on March 15, 1975, in Kuala Lumpur, after defeating Pakistan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Joy Bhattacharya/X World Cup-winning striker Ashok Kumar, son of the......

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri at a Bengaluru FC practice session on Friday. Photograph: Bengaluru FC/X Former Cup winners Bengaluru FC, powered by the evergreen Sunil Chhetri, would look to secure a......

Spinners in the IPL need to be braver: Harbhajan

IMAGE: Last season, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first bowler to pick 200 wickets in the IPL. Photograph: IPL/X The ban on the use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming IPL was lifted on Thursday......

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

IMAGE: Jaspreet Kaur lifted 101kg to become the first athlete in Khelo India Para Games 2025 to break the national record. Photograph: Khelo India/X Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a......