Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

A Hyderabad court on Monday granted bail to six people, who were arrested for allegedly vandalising the residence of Telugu actor Allu Arjun even as the police beefed up security at the actor's......

Stripped, thrashed at birthday party, UP boy ends life

A minor boy died by suicide after allegedly facing severe harassment in his village, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to register a case under relevant sections. Image only for representation.......

A Christmas Star Is Born

The St Andrew's Church in Agripada, central Mumbai, assembled a huge star for Christmas and the New Year.   All photographs: Sahil Salvi           Photographs......

More Freebies From Kejriwal Coming Up

IMAGE: Arvind Kejriwal with a beneficiary at the launch of the Mahila Samman Yojana. Photograph: Ritik Ja Ahead of February's Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind......

Will stock markets remain open on Budget day?

Trading will be conducted during normal hours from 9.15 am to 3.30 pm. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Stock markets will remain open for trading on February 1, Saturday, when Finance......

Hectic buying in blue-chip stocks lifts Sensex by 500 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Monday after five days of steep decline amid value buying at lower levels and a rally in global markets. Illustration: Uttam......

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......

Why I Worry About Savings, Investment

Whether nominal or real, India's investment rate needs to increase by 3 to 4 percentage points of GDP to support 8 per cent real growth, recommends Nikhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

Aishwarya-Aaradhya At Mumbai Airport

Photograph: ANI Photo After watching her daughter perform at the annual school function, while the world watched her equation with her husband, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai......

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Anybody who works in this industry is slightly eccentric.''Once, he took pav, put butter and put a jalebi in between.''I asked what he was doing.''"Why, is it written somewhere that I can't eat it......

New! Have Your Say On The Stumps Show

Join us on the live show immediately after close of play on Day 1 of the MCG Test, December 26, 2024.Post your thoughts in comments. Ask questions via the chat interface -- which we will respond to......

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

IMAGE: Scott Boland practiced single-net spot bowling without any batters. Photograph: ICC/X The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is where Scott Boland truly feels at home. Out of his 40 Test......

Ashwin reveals why he retired mid-series

 'I have never been the kind to hold on to things. I have never felt insecure in life' 'I know my numbers, probably gave the impression that I went after number, that was never the case'......

PKL: Dabang Delhi seal semis berth with win over Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: Delhi, the season 8 champions, extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a record for any team in PKL history. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PKL/X Dabang Delhi KC secured the second......

Respect the bowler: Pujara urges Jaiswal to calm down

Cheteshwar Pujara identifies reason behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle, offers solution ahead of Boxing Day Test IMAGE: As Yashasvi Jaiswal struggles against the Australian bowlers, Cheteshwar......