Bangladeshi lawyer receives death threats for defending jailed Hindu monk

Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent Bangladeshi lawyer, on Monday claimed that he has been receiving death threats since he has decided to represent jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das but vowed that he......

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Jharkhand is geared up for polling in 43 of the 81 assembly seats in the first phase on Wednesday, when the electoral fate of 683 candidates, including former chief minister Champai Soren and ex-MP......

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool used by international humanitarian agencies to measure and track hunger levels with GHI scores based on under-nourishment and child mortality indicators across......

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in......

India Inc's deal activity at 6-year low

Reliance Industries, which sold stake worth $21.7 billion in Jio Platforms, kept the league tables moving in spite of the pandemic. Deal making by Indian firms saw a sharp fall of 36 per cent in......

CVC likely to prosecute former Niti Aayog chief

The case is related to the alleged irregularities in granting clearance by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to INX Media, once owned by Peter and Indrani Mukherjea, for receiving overseas......

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

Under the Companies Act, all the rights of at least 300,000 disqualified directors cease to have any validity. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com How has the government tightened the screws on......

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Soon after Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee became the West Bengal chief minister, she declared her intent to transform Kolkata into London. At the foundation stone-laying event of a......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.' Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Rediff.com Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya reels back to her interactions......

Mamata Consoles KK's Family

IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to KK. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Photo The West Bengal government paid its last respects to singer KK with a gun salute to his......

KK's Family Arrives in Kolkata

Singer KK died suddenly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, night soon after performing at a crowded concert in Kolkata. The 53 year old collapsed at the Oberoi Grand hotel, where he was staying. Wife Jyothy......

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

IMAGE: To show solidarity to the protesting wrestlers West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee led a protest march, which was joined by several former players. Photograph: PTI Showing solidarity with the......

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

IMAGE: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat at Har ki Pauri ghat, in Haridwar, on Tuesday. Photographs: PTI On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best......

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Four Indian boxers entered the semi-finals of the Asian Youth boxing championships being held in Dubai after a day of mixed results for the country. The continental showpiece is being conducted......

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Howrah Bridge was illuminated on Monday to wish Indian athletes ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: PIB West Benga/Twitter Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge on Monday was illuminated to......

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.''But what about guaranteeing it?''Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'Vaibhav Raghunandan reports. IMAGE: Lovlina......