Everest climbing fees hiked to tackle trash crisis

Nepal has sharply increased permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by 36 per cent and also introduced a slew of measures aimed at controlling garbage pollution on the world's tallest peak,......

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked; It hit people, alleges BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday alleged that Arvind Kejriwal's car was attacked by Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma's supporters during campaigning in the New Delhi constituency,......

Tamil actor Ajith escapes unhurt in Dubai car crash

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar escaped unhurt after crashing his car during a practice session for the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours race.  IMAGE: Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar (third from right) and......

Delhi poll: BJP fields ex-MPs against Kejriwal, Atishi

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for the Delhi assembly polls, fielding former MP Parvesh Verma from the New Delhi seat against ex-chief minister and......

Net direct tax mop up rises 16% to Rs 9.95 lakh cr till Sep 17

Net direct tax collection grew 16.12 per cent to over Rs 9.95 lakh crore so far this fiscal on higher advance tax mop up. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Refunds worth over Rs 2.05 lakh......

Sebi plans to widen net to curb insider trading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed expanding the scope of regulations prohibiting insider trading to a wider group of people, including those connected to the......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Saves The Train Wreck

Game Changer is underwhelming in the sense that you see the potential being squandered away by timid filmmaking, observes Arjun Menon. Shankar's films don't aspire for scale, they demand it. After......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown

Defending champions Real Madrid will play 2023 winners Manchester City in a blockbuster Champions League knockout phase playoff tie after the two teams were pitted against each other in the draw......

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka writes a message on the TV camera after winning her semi final match against Spain's Paula Badosa. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Defending champion Aryna......

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix......

I outplayed him: Gukesh after stunning Liren

IMAGE: Ding Liren lost on time control after 37 moves as D Gukesh drew level on points. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova and Chin An/FIDE Elated after his first win in the World......

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh IMAGE: While D Gukesh has been in fine touch, Ding Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious......