Urs at Ajmer

Big B at Cannes

Hema Malini along with daughters Esha and Ahana performs in a dance drama ‘Meera’ during ‘Sironj Mahotsav’ at Sironj in MP-PTI

Police inspect the spot after 25 bikes were charred in a fire incident following short circuit in Hyderabad-PTI

Youth Congress activists try to break police barricades during a protest outside BJP headquarters in New Delhi-PTI

The first view of the ice-Shivalingam at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath-PTI

Russia’s fsb intercepts

International

Chopard jewels worth $1 million stolen at Cannes

Jewellery worth more than one million dollars made by Chopard and due to be loaned to stars walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival were stolen but the Palme d'Or trophy was safe, officials said on Friday.

Business

Diesel price hike is credit positive for oil firms: Moody’s

Last week’s about Re 1 a litre hike in diesel prices will help state-owned retailers to cut losses they make on selling the fuel at government controlled rates, Moody’ Investors Service said today.

India

‘Social engineering’ worries some in Cong

The Congress’ emphasis on “social engineering” may push the upper castes towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and regional parties, feared a section of the party.

Metros

Bizman in debt commits suicide

A 47-year-old businessman committed suicide on Wednesday at his residence in Borivali because he had suffered heavy business losses.

Newsmakers

Chopard jewels stolen at Cannes

Jewellery worth more than $1 million due to be loaned to stars treading the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival was stolen in a pre-dawn heist on Friday but the coveted Palme d’Or trophy was safe, officials said.

Sports

More skeletons in closet?

While the Delhi Police is investigating whether spot-fixing took place in Indian Premier League matches other than the three matches in which three of its players were allegedly involved, it is reliab

Editorial

Bonds a good idea, but educate people

The inflation-indexed bonds announced by the Reserve Bank are a really good idea and will help economically lower, middle and middle-income groups as a hedge against inflation. It is they who are hit most by inflation, and don’t have hedging instruments they can understand and deal with; therefore, they find gold a safe haven.

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