Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir......

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary......

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi N Mittal, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were among India's crème de la crème who attended the......

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

There is no end to the misery and anguish of the kin of the June 2 Odisha train mishap victims as they continue to wait for the bodies of their near and dear ones, almost four weeks after the......

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs......

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

The reason for both the officials being sent on leave is the same - an anonymous complaint received by the market regulator against the agency. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In little......

Syndicate Bank scam: Is the 'middleman' evading arrest?

A special CBI court on Friday ordered issuance of process for the presence in court of alleged middleman Purushotam Totlani, who is evading arrest in connection with the Syndicate bank bribery......

Syndicate Bank bribery case: Court dismisses bail pleas of two

Lawyer of both the accused, asserted that CBI's case against both his clients was merely on the basis of recorded conversations allegedly intercepted by the agencyA Delhi court on Thursday......

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

'This maha-parivarik  is because of Mallika Sherawat.' IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Photograph: Satish Bodas/Rediff.com "Video kaha hain? Kaha hain video?" A tense-looking......

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

Many of the highly anticipated films did not bring any moolah at the box office, making the first half of 2024 quite disappointing. Yes, there were hits but Bollywood has seen better times. Here's......

Movies Coming Up In 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja informs us about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024. Part 1: Your Movie Calendar For 2024 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Release date: April  Akshay......

The Kerala Story Earns Rs 136 Crore

IMAGE: Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story. On its release, The Kerala Story brushed aside competition from Hollywood's Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 by recording more than double of its first week......

Yearender 2023: Top moments from India's historic Asian Games

IMAGE: India scripted history as they recorded their best-ever haul at the Asian Games. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters The year 2023 will go down as extremely memorable for the Indian sports......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......

Spotted: Adam Gilchrist at Delhi airport

Reader Vipul Kumar sent us this photograph. 'I met Adam Gilchrist at Delhi airport. He is a gentleman and was standing in the queue for business class travellers, while other cricketers were......

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: India's two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar. Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters Celebrated Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar......