When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

'If you can have Rampur flown magically to Pakistan's borders, I might ask the nawab to accede to Pakistan. Else, I'm afraid we have no choice in the matter but to join India.' A riveting excerpt......

Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

A total of 4,140 candidates were left in the fray for 288 Maharashtra assembly seats after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday, a poll official said. IMAGE: Maharashtra......

Congress left gasping as candidate pulls out in Maharashtra stronghold

The end of the process to withdraw nominations for Maharashtra assembly polls on Monday left the Congress in despair in Kolhapur North seat after its candidate Madhurima Raje Chhatrapati withdrew,......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.All Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com IMAGE: The Aurora Green......

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.......

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   On May 10, after a typical workday, three young colleagues......

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

The Centre is considering a proposal on increasing coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 5 lakh. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi interacts with beneficiaries of......

Now, Mirzapur Becomes A Movie!

IMAGE: Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal in the Mirzapur film teaser.   The world of Mirzapur is about to make its debut on the big screen. Scheduled for a theatrical release in 2026,......

The Miranda Brothers Review: Damp Squib

The Miranda Brothers is short on humour, romance and real drama, observes Deepa Gahlot. Director of all those gangster dramas like Kaante and Shootout At Wadala, Sanjay Rajprakash Gupta -- as he......

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.''The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.' IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. In the final phase of his life, Om Puri......

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare.Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads......

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

IMAGE: KL Rahul realised that he could succeed in T20 cricket by staying true to his natural game. Photograph: BCCI India batter KL Rahul revealed he "tried really hard" to prove big-hitting......

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

IMAGE: RCB have rookie pacer Yash Dayal in their side with Mohammed Siraj being the only main frontline pacer. Photograph: BCCI Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers said that his former......

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

'Controversy! Little grey area once again. Did Pant get bat on that or not?' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant looks dejected after his dismisssal during Day 3 of the Mumbai Test. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh......

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

‘Will have to show the world through his temperament that he's Viv Richards...’: Ramiz on Babar IMAGE: Babar Azam was rested from the remainder of the England Test series at home after......

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match... IMAGE: Virat Kohli admitted to blocking Glenn Maxwell due to the Australian's mocking gesture during A Test match. Photograph: BCCI  ......