BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday scored a sweeping win in Madhya Pradesh by clinching all 29 Lok Sabha seats, including Congress bastion Chhindwara, with Union ministers Jyotiraditya......

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

In a setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, its three-term MLA from Amarwara in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, Kamlesh Shah, on Friday joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party......

Coal-gate investigator caught red-handed taking bribe

In a swift operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested its own Superintendent of Police, who was heading the Coalgate probe team, and an inspector for allegedly taking a bribe......

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to disapprove the government's stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation needs its permission to question senior officials in the Coalgate case. The apex......

Air India pilots' bodies say airline makes 'rapid', 'regressive' changes in service conditions

Pilots' bodies at Tata Group-owned Air India have accused the airline management of making unilaterally "rapid" and "regressive" changes in the service conditions of pilots. Photograph: Vivek......

Spat between Air India pilots' union and management continue

A pilots' union of Air India on Wednesday sought the response of the airline management on various issues, including alleged violation of the roster system and career progression policy.......

Air India bans smoking, consumption of intoxicating substances at workplace

The Tata Group-run Air India has banned smoking and consumption of intoxicating substances at the workplace and any employee violating this order will be "dealt with appropriate consequences", the......

Budget will be popular, says Montek

The first Budget to be unveiled by the new United Progressive Alliance government on July 6 will be 'popular', Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Alhuwalia said. "The word populist......

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.  ......

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, showcasing Alia in a savage new light, wins Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra. Vasan Bala creates......

Does India Like Violent Films?

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023. The violence is not just physical but also emotional, as Ranbir's dysfunctional relationship......

National Awards: Alia-Kriti Share Best Actress Win

Photographs: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/ Kriti Sanon/Instagram R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect won the National Award for Best Feature Film while Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon shared the Best......

Former Olympians do their bit for Vivek

Their physical strength may not match their urge to perform on the pitch, their reflexes may not be sharp enough to convert those defence-piercing crosses, but the stars of yesteryear gave fans a......

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B match at the Wanderers stadium Sunday. Batting first, the Kiwis posted an impressive 315 for seven and then restricted Sri......