Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the under-construction building which collapsed in Bengaluru on Tuesday was illegal and strict action will be taken against its owner.......

Where would one go to satisfy sexual urges...: HC quashes dowry FIR

Quashing dowry charges against a man, the Allahabad high court ruled that the allegations in the case were likely motivated by personal disputes and asked "where would a person go to satisfy their......

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an "extremely fruitful" meeting with US President Joe Biden, who described the India-US partnership as "stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any......

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Barack Obama in 2014 that the size of the then US president's car was almost as big as the house his mother lived in, helping the two leaders with humble origins......

Rs 32,619 cr and rising: India Inc back with overseas bonds in 2024

Overseas fundraising by Indian firms is experiencing a robust revival in 2024, following a lacklustre 2023. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This resurgence is primarily driven by strong......

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. All photographs:......

India, Russia set $100 bn annual trade target by 2030

India and Russia on Tuesday set a target of $100 billion in annual trade volume by 2030 and vowed to develop a robust bilateral payment settlement mechanism using national currencies. Photograph:......

How Modi plans to tackle spiralling trade deficit with Russia

Trade and economic issues, including a trade balance in favour of Russia, non tariff barriers and payments and logistics-related issues are likely to be taken up during the visit. Shreya......

#RakshaBandhan: 'A Promise To Protect Each Other'

Television stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their siblings.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Nia Sharma/Instagram Nia Sharma shares a picture with brother Vinay Sharma and writes, 'Ye meraaa......

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot. Anybody who wants to make a comedy about a loony......

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

It's a big month at the marquee. The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers. August also has other festive occasions like Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami,......

Ishq Vishk Rebound Review: Flat Rom-Com

Ishq Vishk Rebound is a drab romance and dull comedy that even the intended teen audience might have a hard time keeping up with, sighs Mayur Sanap. Years ago, when Shah Rukh Khan's Rahul......

PKL: Warriorz's pull off last minute stunner against Steelers

IMAGE: Action from the PKL game between the Bengal Warriorz and Haryana Steelers in Hyderabad. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League The Bengal Warriorz's Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali produced......

PKL: Devanka, Ayan shine as Pirates drub Delhi

IMAGE: IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi in Hyderabad. Photograph: PKL Patna Pirates secured their second win of Pro Kabaddi League KL Season......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

IMAGE: Morne Morkel was Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's primary choice, having worked with him at Lucknow Super Giants. Photograph: IMAGE: Kind courtesy Morne Morkel/X Former South Africa pace......

Nayar, Doeschate set to join Gambhir for Lanka Tour

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar comes with a high reputation as a sharp cricket mind and a lifestyle/motivational coach. Photograph: BCCI Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the......