SC partly stays Mumbai college order banning hijab

The Supreme Court on Friday partly stayed a Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on the campus and said girl students must have the freedom to choose what they wear. Image......

Employers may avoid...: SC on period leave

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees by holding consultations with states and other stakeholders. IMAGE: Kindly note the......

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar, who also served as DG (prisons), said VVIP inmates have to be kept with "great caution" in Tihar since there is always a threat of them getting......

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures faces from Ayodhya.   IMAGE: His was the most expressive face on the streets of Ayodhya.Devotees touched his feet, some shared their personal problems......

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the......

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com However, price hikes will help......

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......

Domestic airlines' fleet to touch 1,400 planes in 5 years

Civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Thursday said the number of planes with domestic airlines will increase to 1,400 in the next five years as he highlighted the growth potential of the......

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'Text: Divya Nair/Rediff.com. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: Nithya Menen with her National Award. Photograph: Kind......

Madhuri's Devdas Reunion At Ambani Party

No, it's not over yet. Days after Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding, pictures of the celebrations continue to pour in. Here are some photographs you haven't seen yet!   Photograph:......

Indians Win Awards At Cannes

IMAGE: Third prize winner Mansi Maheshwari, First prize winner Chidananda S Naik and joint Second Prize winners Asya Segalovich and Nikos Kolioukos. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film and Television......

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

IMAGE: Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light. With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 14. with French musician-filmmaker......

Indian wrestlers' desperate plea: A fight for their future

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was on Thursday forced to pull all three Indian teams out of the championships. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Barely 48 hours before they are......

Shocking! WFI withdraws Indian team from World Championship!

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. Photograph: Wrestling Federation of India/Instagram The......

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

IMAGE:  The 16-year-oldParth Mane overcame a field oozing class with consummate ease. Photograph: NRAI/X It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world......

India's women wrestlers bag four Golds at U-17 World Championships

IMAGE: Team India pose for a photo at Delhi Airport prior to their departure for the U-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan. Photograph: Kind Courtesy WFI / X In a sparkling show by India's......

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

IMAGE: Team India pose for a photo at Delhi Airport prior to their departure for the U-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan. Photograph: Kind Courtesy WFI / X Putting up a dominant show, all......