34 dead in Tami Nadu hooch tragedy, CM orders probe

The entire Karunapuram locality in Kallakurichi on Thursday echoed with the wails of the family members of the victims of illicit arrack, that claimed the lives of at least 34 persons and left some......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life. IMAGE: Telugu Desam Party President and Andhra Pradesh chief......

The Pune-Porsche Horror

This, asserts Minnie Vaid, is hardly a new phenomenon -- entitled minors getting behind the wheel of super expensive cars, mowing down innocent victims in a drunken stupor and getting away with it......

Banking industry doyen N Vaghul dies at 88

Veteran banker N Vaghul, who led the transformation of ICICI into a private sector lender, died on Saturday afternoon due to health complications. He was 88. Vaghul took over the reins of ICICI,......

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, a White House-backed bipartisan deal has been unveiled under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are......

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   During a visit to Kolkata in December, I decided to drop by a bar......

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

A young couple sharing a laugh — in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain — with the tagline, “Made for each other”, hung from billboards at......

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pashmina Roshan/Instagram In an industry where lineage often......

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

IMAGE: Zeenat Aman in Manoranjan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Zeenat Aman gives the world another interesting slice of her life, as she discusses her sexy and flirtatious......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

Paris Olympics: Chirag-Satwik unfazed by pressure!

IMAGE: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy emphasized their commitment to 'make the country proud' by winning a medal at the Games. Photograph: SAI Media/X A medal prospect at the upcoming......

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

IMAGE: Mbappe during a training session for France ahead of their Euro '24 tournament opener.Photograph: Stephane Mahe /Reuters With France facing political turmoil, Kyilan Mbappe used the......

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

IMAGE: Dilip Vengsarkar said parents nowadays get lured by the fame and financial benefits of success in the T20 leagues but the focus of the young players should only be on red-ball......

Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive: Pragg calls for larger support

Photograph: FIDE Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday called for a robust financial backing for chess, debunking the common concept that players require minimal monetary support to......

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

  IMAGE: D Gukesh returned home to Chennai amid a clamour of fans at Chennai airport in the wee hours of Thursday. Photograph: ANI/X History-making teen Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was swamped......