'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease these privileged nations feel at the rise of Asian nations like India and China.' 'But what ought to shock all right-thinking Indians is that many of our own countrymen/women have joined this chorus,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.
Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres in Dhannipur.
Rediff reader Ruhail Maqbool Vakil shares his fitness journey and learnings.
Andrea Christina talks about being bullied and shamed on social media.
The problem is not how much you consume, but how often you consume the wrong carbs.
The Italian bread roll makes for an ideal tea time snack.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.
Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.
Garima Arora is winning hearts across the world with her fantastic culinary skills
'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.
From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.
Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.
Eat and make merry with these Christmas recipes.
Your loved ones will love these fancy treats from chef Manish Kusumwal.
'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.
'As casualties go, Maoism has been exacting a heavy price, and with a sickening regularity.' 'Yet, it is the other threat that hog all the limelight, the headlines and the TV studio debates,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
The move comes at a time when the traditional software maintenance and support works, once the bread and butter for export-driven IT services business, are slowly drying up.
Wondering if you did the right thing with your mutual fund investments?
'We don't know when those differences started between us, when the love went away, or when the arguments and fights started.'
'The story of how Modi won a re-election in the face of severe agrarian crisis, mounting unemployment, looming economic crisis, is the story of how the power of the message can be put to devastating effect in the hands of a strong leader,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
If you have recently lost appetite and weight and suffer from nausea and vomiting, consult an expert immediately.
This place is a must for coffee lovers!
Eating at least 50 gm of whole grains every day will protect you against type 2 diabetes.
'The lush green of Kashmir was exactly like the postcards and posters I had seen growing up.'
Make sure you are hydrated and arrange a healthy snack after your workout ends.
The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.
Try this homemade mithai on Independence Day and wow your guests.
A simple recipe for your Independence Day celebrations at home.
Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam has come out in support of a 21-year-old Hanan.
People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.
Britannia, which is celebrating its centenary year in 2018, will first look at expanding its dairy and bakery businesses, before turning its attention towards new food categories. The attempt is to become a total foods company, as it eyes a well-rounded presence in the market.
'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.
They just might make a jodi in the period film, Rannbhoomi.
A common misconception is that dieting helps you reduce weight.
Of the 23 million visas processed by VFS in 2017 calendar year, one fifth were in India, making it the company's biggest market.
YRF may come out of the debacle fairly unscathed financially. The exhibitors and smaller distributors will take almost 75% of the hit.
Mahinda Rajapaksa recovered from his 2015 electoral losses, went to the people and campaigned about the injustice done to him. Without attempting to be subtle, he underscored his image of the Sinhala Buddhist warrior a la Dutugemunu, the king of Sri Lanka (164 BC to 140 BC) who led the military campaign against the invading warlord Elara.