She is my physiotherapist, Odisha CM opens up on Vatican trip companion

With the opposition raising questions over a 'mysterious woman' accompanying Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to his visit to Vatican City last year, the Biju Janata Dal chief clarified that......

What's Fadnavis Doing In Leh?

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for renovation of the Trishul War Museum in Leh.   IMAGE: Fadnavis lays a wreath to......

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.   IMAGE: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said the judiciary striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission......

It's Broom, Broom Kejriwal

What some of our leaders were doing on Tuesday... IMAGE: Auditioning for a role in the next Harry Potter movie, Arvind?Aam Aadmi Party National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal......

LIC eyes less than 50% stake in standalone health insurance company

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is not keen on a composite license but it is looking to buy less than 50 per cent stake in a standalone health insurance company to enter the health......

IPO rush: 8 cos looking to raise Rs 60,000 cr in Oct-Nov

The primary market will remain abuzz with more than half a dozen companies, including Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and NTPC Green Energy, lined up initial public offerings over the next two months......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

Standalone health, private multi-line insurance players see more gains

The non-life-insurance industry had moderate growth of 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in August 2023. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Core retail segments like motor and health continue......

Review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in Sethupathi

Director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music, writes S Saraswathi. Vijay combines his trademark down-to-earth style with the......

'There are no immediate plans to make Thegidi 2'

Over the last one year, several short-film makers have made successful mainstream films: Nalan Kumarasamy (Soodhu Kavvum) and Karthik Subbaraj (Pizza) among them. Most recent is director P Ramesh,......

Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller

Thegidi, directed by debutant P Ramesh is an exciting investigative thriller revolving around a massive insurance scam, writes S Saraswathi. The latest to jump on the bandwagon of short filmmakers,......

'Ilayaraja and AR Rahman are my inspiration'

C V Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment, who is known to encourage new talent, has introduced a new music director, Nivas K Prasanna, in his upcoming venture, Thegidi.  Be it an offbeat......

Telugu Titans down Bengal for third win on trot

Bengal Warriors(blue)and Telegu Titans players in action during Pro Kabaddi match in Kolkata. Photograph: PTI Riding on captain Rahul Chaudhari's superb last minute raid, Telugu Titans produced a......

Spotted: NBA player Stephan Marbury

ReaderNivas Jinka sent us this picture. 'We took this photograph when New York Knicks basketball player Stephan Marbury came to one of the stores to promote his clothing line. He was jovial &......