28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which......

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Lok Sabha members cutting across party lines on Monday demanded an inquiry into the death of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in central Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area, with the......

Delhi hospital firing victim was not the target, 2 held

The Delhi Police has arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man inside a ward in the GTB Hospital, officials on Monday said. IMAGE: Delhi police reach the GTB......

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear pleas filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the Allahabad high court's verdict acquitting Surendra Koli in the sensational 2006 Nithari......

How gold is being imported under the guise of platinum

Thanks to an ambiguous law on the import of platinum alloys, some bullion importers are making big profits. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A handful of them are importing refined gold......

'If you know anyone who wants to marry me, let me know'

'I have absolutely no regrets because if it wasn't for this learning that I've gone through, I wouldn't be here today.' Dino Morea is enjoying this phase in his career. In just two years, he has......

Family Says Goodbye to Raju Srivastav

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav's mortal remains were carried in an ambulance for cremation at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI Photo Raju Srivastav was cremated on September 22 in......

Gulveer breaks 16-year-old National record in 10000m

IMAGE: Gulveer Singh clocked 27.41.81 to better Surendra Singh's national mark set in 2008 by over 20 seconds. Photograph: SAI Media/X Asian Games bronze medallist athlete Gulveer Singh shattered......

Asian Games: Kartik wins silver; Gulveer bags bronze

IMAGE: Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s 10000m race. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters Indian long-distance runners Kartik Kumar and......

Prithvi Shaw Attacked For Denying Selfie

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prithvi Shaw/Twitter The car of a friend of cricketer Prithvi Shaw was attacked by a group of people after the batter denied them a selfie at a five-star hotel in Mumbai......