Mother, daughter arrested for offering namaz at UP temple

A 38-year-old woman and her daughter were arrested on Sunday for allegedly offering namaz at a Shiva temple here, police said. A cleric was arrested as well in connection with the incident. Kindly......

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the......

Chief justices appointed to 4 high courts; 2 set to retire later this month

Four judges, including two who will retire later this month, were on Sunday appointed as chief justices of high courts. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI Photo Justice......

Andhra doctor says he won't leave Ukraine without his leopard, panther

He is in the midst of danger, a war at that, but still Dr Bandi Giri Kumar is unconcerned about his safety, as much as he is bothered about the well being of his pet 'cats' -- Yagwar and Sabina.......

Flying high: Big spike in airfares, demand for hotels during Holi week

If you are planning to travel around Holi this year, brace for sky-high airfare. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com During the week of the festival next month, travellers are likely to feel......

Covid curbs hit flights, airlines see 10% drop in bookings

Sources at Mumbai airport said seat occupancy has declined from around 70-72 per cent to 60-64 per cent in last three-four days as passengers are postponing or cancelling trips. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power. The travel sector is seeing demand from......

Fortis shareholders vote out director, shadow over sale

Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday said its shareholders have voted in favour of the removal of Brian Tempest from the board of directors in the company's extraordinary general meeting held on......

What's Manisha doing with Shah Rukh Khan?

Party pictures, coming up! Twenty years after they created magic in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se..., Manisha Koirala and Shah Rukh Khan met up again at the former's birthday party on August 16. They......

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Gordon Warnecke and Daniel Day-Lewis, right, in Stephen Frears' My Beautiful......

Thank you, Gene Wilder, for giving us pause

Raja Sen says his goodbyes to a true comic genius. Gene Wilder was the king of the pause. A gifted comedic actor can do many things with a pause, and Wilder — who had a sensational knack for......

Taijul powers Bangladesh to first win in West Indies in 15 years

IMAGE: Bangladesh's players celebrate winning the second and final Test against West Indies in Jamaica on Tuesday. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X Spinner Taijul Islam picked up five......

Five-star Rana leads Bangladesh's superb comeback!

IMAGE: Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana celebrates his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as......

Seales breaks Umesh's record as WI dominate Day 2

IMAGE: Jayden Seales registered the best economy rate by a bowler in men's Tests since 1978 for a minimum of 10 overs bowled. Photograph: Windies Cricket/Instagram Fast bowler Jayden Seales......

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

IMAGE: With her sixth victory in seven games, Divya Deshmukh swelled her tally to seven points in the World Junior Girls' chess championship and is now half a point ahead of nearest rivals Mariam......

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

IMAGE: Sachin out-punched Uzbekistan's Shakhzod Muzafarov through a 5-0 verdict to win the gold medal in the men's 57kg at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament. Photograph: Boxing Federation of......