Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Unnecessary victimisation may "reflect in the bilateral relations", the Bombay high court said on Thursday while ordering the authorities to issue exit permit to a Chinese woman who was acquitted......

Assam employees granted 2-day leave to spend with parents, in-laws

The Assam government has declared two days of special casual leave in November for its employees to spend time with their parents or parents-in-law, the chief minister's office said on Thursday.......

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

'On October 12-13, he started shivering from fear in his tent.''That was the time he wrote a letter to my mother to conduct Ganeshji's Atharvashirsha.''The moment he finished writing that letter,......

Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour on Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday officially conferred the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' award by Russian President Vladimir Putin for his contribution to fostering bilateral ties......

Banking industry doyen N Vaghul dies at 88

Veteran banker N Vaghul, who led the transformation of ICICI into a private sector lender, died on Saturday afternoon due to health complications. He was 88. Vaghul took over the reins of ICICI,......

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy.......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

'We All Grow Up, Become Wiser'

'Since we are in the same party now, there has to be political camaraderie if nothing more.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has given a new lease of career......

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts. Mohnish Singh......

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould, observes Deepa Gahlot. They are all Daddy's Darlings, spoiled, privileged brats, but......

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

The last rites of Ghazal Maestro Pankaj Udhas were performed with state honours in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Pankajji passed away on Monday, February 26. Rediff.com's Satish Bodas......

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

IMAGE: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is under probe for his bad behaviour towards coaches at the recently concluded T20 World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Pakistan seamer......

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'   IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir's first assignment......

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

IMAGE: India Head Coach Rahul Dravid does a lap of honour after the T20 World Cup triumph in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head......

USA is starting to embrace cricket

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.' IMAGE: USA's stand-in......

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Real Madrid had courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the player, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May 2022 when the Spanish club had a bid rejected. IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe will......