Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

Czech woman paraglider crashes to death in Manali; 2nd death in 48 hrs

A day after the death of a Belgian paraglider, another paraglider from Czech Republic was killed in Himachal Pradesh's Manali after she crashed into the mountainside on Wednesday, officials said.......

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......

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist......

'Lending rate cut still some time away'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s call for making lending rates affordable may not resonate anytime soon as banks still struggle with margin compression, and await clues from the......

TDS on income from G-sec unlikely to impact retail participation

The introduction of tax deducted at source (TDS) on income from central government securities and state bonds may not lead to a significant effect on retail participation, according to market......

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......

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon. Nothing is what it seems like in Identity. This unfortunately is a bug,......

2024's 10 Best Web Series

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned. The general bent was towards thrillers, and many of them were slick and entertaining. Shows that ran into their next seasons, like......

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.''That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount......

#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......

Maharashtra strike gold in Triathlon Mixed Relay at National Games

IMAGE: An athlete participates during the Triathlon Mixed Relay event at the National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Department of Sports, Government of......

Haryana Steelers Crowned PKL Champions!

IMAGE: With show-stopper Mohammadreza Shadloui in full flow, Haryana Steelers won the final with consummate ease. Photograph: PKL/X Haryana Steelers produced an outstanding display on the mat......

PKL: Haryana Steelers beat UP Yoddhas to secure final berth

IMAGE: This is the second consecutive time Haryana Steelers have made the PKL final. Photograph: PKL/X A determined Haryana Steelers overcame a fighting UP Yoddhas 28-25 to secure a place in the......

PKL: Shivam, Vinay shine as Steelers crush Thalaivas

IMAGE: Vinay finished with nine points, while Naveen and Shivam Patare bagged five and six points respectively. Photograph: PKL/X Haryana Steelers dished out a clinical performance to beat......

PKL: Yoddhas beat in-form Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

IMAGE: Action from the PKL match between UP Yoddhas and Haryana Steelers in Pune. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Bhavani Rajput picked up 11 points in a superb performance as UP Yoddhas beat table......