IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra.  IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.   IMAGE: A......

Tension in Bengaluru after miscreants attack cows, sever udders

Tension gripped Chamarajapet area in the city after unidentified people attacked three cows, severing their udders. Image used for representational purposes only.Photograph: ANI Photo According to......

Beed sarpanch murder: Rift in Mahayuti widens, NCP hits back at BJP MLA

Nationalist Congress Party spokesperson Suraj Chavan and party MLC Amol Mitkari on Sunday took objection to Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Dhas targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit......

Budget 2025: Consumption-related stocks likely to see further gains

Market reaction to the Union Budget was overall neutral. The income tax “gift” wasn’t enough to move the needle. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was some apparent......

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped into negative territory on Friday after a three-day rally, dragged by intense selling pressure in IT, banking and financial stocks. Photograph: PTI......

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater......

Can Modiji Fix The Economy's Problems?

'If weak indicators persist, there is a risk that India could slip into a prolonged slowdown similar to the one experienced between 2014 and 2019,' warns Debashis Basu. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Sky Force Review: The Jingoism Is Toned Down

The nationalism of Sky Force is low key -- which is its weakness, as well as its strength -- and it does not manipulate the audience into a pre-decided hate-the-enemy response, observes Deepa......

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.  ......

F1: Drivers to face massive penalties for...

The FIA published amendments to the sporting code in January to set out stiff sanctions for drivers who break the rules concerning conduct, including bad language. Hyundai's French rally driver......

PIX: Hamilton steps out in red at 10-team F1 launch

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the rapturous applause from fans as he steps on stage at London’s O2 arena as a Ferrari driver during the F1 10-team season launch on Tuesday evening.......

KKR Trophy Tour: Get Ready to Party with IPL Trophy

IMAGE: The tour kicked off in Guwahati on February 14th. Photograph: KKR/X KKR fans across India are getting a special treat! The Kolkata Knight Riders have launched a first-of-its-kind......

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

IMAGE: The choice between Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul will be a major talking point. Photograph: BCCI   Fresh off their dominant T20I series victory, India look to maintain their winning......

PKL: UP Yoddhas seal third spot with emphatic win over Bengaluru Bulls

IMAGE: The win helped Yoddhas to secure the third spot in the league table. Photograph: PKL/X Pardeep Narwal entered the 1800 Raid Point club but could not stop UP Yoddhas from registering a......