11 killed, 25 hurt as Maha SRTC bus overturns in Gondia

At least 11 passengers were killed and 25 others injured after a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus overturned in Gondia district of the state on Friday afternoon, the police said.......

Bangladesh court refuses to ban ISKCON amid violence

The High Court on Thursday refused to ban ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh, a local newspaper reported days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of a......

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

'Young people say they know all this emphasis on Hindu-Muslim differences is politically motivated.''If you stop watching TV and turn off social media, you'll find the situation on the ground......

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.''I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.' IMAGE: Prime......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

Air India's losses down 60% at Rs 4,444 cr in FY24

Tata Group-owned Air India shaved off its losses by 60 per cent to Rs 4,444.10 crore in FY24 over the previous year, according to the Tata Sons annual report for 2023-24. Photograph via X The......

IndiGo to introduce business class seats from mid-November

IndiGo will introduce business class seats in select flights on 12 domestic routes starting from November 14 and also launch a customer loyalty programme, as the 18-year-old airline seeks to expand......

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience. Unsettling, isn't it? Our most reliable source of information and communication can be......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.''We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.' IMAGE: Paras Mani Singh with......

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon. Halfway through the runtime of Dijo Jose Anthony's Malayalee From......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

It can only be a positive thing for our game: Ricky Ponting on cricket's return to Olympics in 2028 Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters World Cup winning former Australian captain Ricky Ponting......

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

IMAGE: Younis said Woolmer had mentally prepared him to lead Pakistan for a long period in all formats after the World Cup. Photograph: ICC / X Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former......