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'Thrashed in B'desh for being Hindu': Kolkata youth recalls horror

Amid reports of attacks on Hindus and other minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh, a youth from Kolkata claimed he was beaten up in Dhaka by unidentified persons after they learnt he was a Hindu......

Mobile internet ban extended in 9 Manipur districts

The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. IMAGE: Army personnel block the road with barb wires as......

Chennai airport resumes ops after Fengal crosses TN, Puducherry coasts

Flight operations at the Chennai International Airport resumed early on Sunday morning after Cyclone Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. IMAGE: A view of the Chennai airport......

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; Chennai airport shutdown

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official......

Tension in Mahayuti? Sena demands home; claims Shinde sidelined

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government and claimed attempts were being made to sideline caretaker......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Voltas' margins need to match growth trajectory for further gains

After a strong show during the September quarter (Q2FY25) and favourable demand conditions, going ahead, the country’s largest player in the room air conditioner segment, Voltas is well......

IT hiring expected to grow by 10-12% in next 6 months

IT services hiring is expected to grow 10-12 per cent in the next six months following rapid evolution of technology which is reshaping industries and economies worldwide, a report said on......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.' IMAGE: Subodh Bhave and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy launch the music album of Sangeet Manapmaan. Photograph: Satish......

Where Dua Lipa Dined In Mumbai

Photograph: ANI Photo Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa has arrived in Mumbai for her highly-awaited performance at the Zomato Feeding India Concert, scheduled for Saturday, November 30. On Thursday......

Step Inside Sara Ali Khan's Colourful Home

Just like her vivacious personality, Sara Ali Khan's home is vibrant and very chic. The actress lives in Juhu, north west Mumbai, along with her mum Amrita Singh, brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and fur......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata beautifully, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.......

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests IMAGE: Playing his milestone 150th Test, Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: England......

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Victory for South Africa followed Test success over West Indies in Guyana in August and Bangladesh in a two-Test series in October. SCORECARD IMAGE: Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of......

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

IMAGE: Ruud van Nistelrooy had recently served as Interim Manager of Manchester United after the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Leicester City Ruud van Nistelrooy,......

'A special ODI jersey' for India women's team!

IMAGE: The women's team will don the new jersey during the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur unveiled the......

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

'He was really the legend of our times.''I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.' IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and cricket legend Kapil Dev launch......

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