MP Cong leader likens Parshuram to Aurangzeb; gets showcause notice

A woman Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, Rekha Vinod Jain, has been served a showcause notice for comparing Parshuram, a Hindu deity, with Mughal ruler Aurangzeb on social......

What worked for BJP, what didn't for AAP

The BJP swept to power in the national capital after a gap of more than 26 years, trouncing the formidable challenge from the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal. AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Saurabh......

Delhi results: BIG winners and losers

As Delhi assembly results were declared on Saturday, here is a look at how prominent leaders fared. SPECIAL COVERAGE: Delhi Polls 2025 Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind......

What's next for AAP after Delhi rout

Hailed by its supporters as "India's fastest-growing political start-up," the Aam Aadmi Party faces the biggest existential crisis in its over 10 year vintage marked by successive thumping wins.......

GST records second-highest collection at Rs 1.87 lakh cr in Oct

Gross GST collection in October rose 9 per cent to over Rs 1.87 lakh crore, the second-highest ever, on pick-up in domestic sales and improved compliance. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Photograph:......

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction......

GST collections rise 10% to Rs 1.75 lakh cr in Aug

Gross GST collections in August grew 10 per cent to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting higher domestic consumption. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As per the government data released......

Meet the CAST of Mahabharat

We have seen many versions of the Mahabharat on television. Starting this month, we will be treated to yet another version. The 128-episode grand show will go on air on September 16, and will......

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani at Bangkok airport

Reader Saurabh Jain met Aftab Shivdasani at Bangkok airport.If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph or a video of the star(s), please scan the photograph(s)......

Chhalaang review

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma. Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao have produced some of their most dramatic and bold work (Shahid, Citylights, Aligarh,......

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

IMAGE: Nishant Sindhu took 5 wickets in the second innings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Nishant Sindhu/Instagram Left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu delivered a match-winning performance, taking 5/56 in......

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

IMAGE: No knockout games are scheduled for the season opening event and the team with maximum points will lift the trophy. Photograph: BCCI The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan......

Duleep Trophy: India D collapse despite Bhui's heroics

IMAGE: Team India D's Ricky Bhui celebrates after completing his century against India A in the ongoing Duleep Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Ricky Bhui delayed the inevitable with a stubborn hundred,......

Rinku's time to shine: Can he seize the opportunity in Duleep Trophy?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rinku Singh/X Majority of the players picked in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, K L Rahul and Shubman Gill, were on Tuesday......

Duleep Trophy: Pratham, Varma hit centuries as India A dominate

IMAGE: India A's Pratham Singh celebrates scoring a century against India D on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Tilak Varma and Pratham Singh smashed centuries as......