1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

The fog was thick, the cold intense and the waters freezing as the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest gathering, began on Monday with 1.5 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in their quest for......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

BSF letting in infiltrators from Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of letting infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the......

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

The sexual assault on a varsity student triggered strong protests by Opposition parties, with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party hitting the streets on......

Urban unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4% in Q3FY25

Unemployment rate in urban areas during the third quarter (October-December) of FY25 remained unchanged at 6.4 per cent compared to the preceding quarter, according to the latest quarterly Periodic......

How India can become a high-income country

For India to transform into a high-income country with a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of $23-35 trillion, will need a sustained annual growth of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. Photograph:......

Apollo Hospitals to expand presence in metros with five new hospitals

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is set to expand presence in metro cities during FY26 with the addition of five hospitals that would add over 1,400 beds. Image used for representation purpose only.......

Boards of Nifty 100 companies expand with more independent, women directors

61 companies reported having between nine and 13 directors in FY24, a slight drop from 65 in FY23 but an increase from 57 in FY21. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The boardrooms of......

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot. Today, anyone with a cell phone can make a film but passion for cinema was tougher a few years ago. When Faiza Ahmad Khan made her......

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

From the biggest brat of the family growing up against Assam’s idyllic farm life devouring books and movies to finding friendship for the ages while assisting Kaizad Gustad along with Zoya......

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel’s reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.......

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothée Chalamet’s superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all,......

'End of war on women's sports'

Trump signs order banning participation of transgender athletes IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in women’s......

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

The NCAA previously allowed transgender women to compete as long as they met testosterone limits on a sport-by-sport basis.   IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning......

Mandhana named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana's tally of 747 runs was the highest among leading run-scorer in Women's ODIs in 2024. Photograph: BCCI Charismatic India opener Smriti Mandhana was on Monday named ICC......

Ex-Spain football chief Rubiales says Hermoso consented to kiss

IMAGE: Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales celebrates with Jennifer Hermoso after Spain beat England in the FIFA Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia, Sydney, on August 20,......

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

IMAGE: Indian women's hockey team celebrate after winning their FIH Hockey Pro League match against the Netherlands in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.. Photographs: Hockey India The Indian women's hockey......