Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar took charge as the 25th chief election commissioner (CEC) on Sunday and the first major task before him will be to hold the President and the Vice President......

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom.For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided......

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

IMAGE: Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav raise slogans as students and youth from over 50 organisations participate in Young India Adhikar March against government policies from Red Fort to......

30 moments from India in 2018

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to women's entry into the Sabarimala temple, India had a newsworthy 2018.As we step into 2019, some moments from the year gone by. Kindly......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

Why Mehul Choksi is not returning anytime soon

That the extradition procedure is cumbersome is evident from the fact that Mr Choksi’s nephew, Nirav Modi, and businessman Vijay Mallya have not come back even months after favourable orders......

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last month the British government agreed to......

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks 'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.' Illustration: Dominic......

5 FABULOUS Ganpati Songs

As Lord Ganesha arrives in our homes, Subhash K Jha brings you five devotional Ganpati songs.   Ganpati Bappa Agle Baras Tum Jaldi Aana, Aansoon Bane Angaaray A rare Ganpati song by Lata......

Soha Ali Khan to romance Sunny Deol

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Soha Ali Khan is all set to romance Sunny Deol in Ghayal Returns. Confirming the news, the actress tweeted: 'To put an end to the......

WATCH: This is how Bollywood partied in the old times

Everything looks different in retrospect. Take Bollywood's movie premieres for example. There was a time when single screen cinemas were the norm and producers welcoming guests at the......

Sena activists protest MNIK release, held

Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday held demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs of Mumbai against Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film My Name is Khan, prompting the police to arrest 46......

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

India completely dominated the first day of athletics events by clinching 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) while the shooters also fetched nine (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) to swell the......

Ranji round up: TN oust Karnataka, champions Mumbai in trouble

Tamil Nadu outclassed Karnataka in a low-scoring encounter, while defending champions Mumbai find themselves in trouble against Hyderabad. A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches:......

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj fails; Rana, Pant propel Delhi

Yuvraj fails before Punjab recovers to 154/4 IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh bats. Photograph: Pal Pillai/Getty Images . Captain Yuvraj Singh fell cheaply in his Ranji Trophy season opener before Uday Kaul......

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament. Sarupam Purkayastha's valiant 125 was in vain as Punjab eked out a thrilling one-run victory over Assam in a Group A encounter of......

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

IMAGE: Vidarbha bowler Aditya Sarwate in a jubilant mood after taking the wicket of Assam's J Syed Mohammad on the third day of Ranji Trophy match in Nagpur. Photograph: PTI Photo Pacer Dhawal......