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'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

A row of buildings in Kullu district collapsed Thursday and hundreds of travellers were stranded in relief camps after landslides blocked the road to Mandi in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh. On......

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandits detained in Jammu

Scores of migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees demanding a transfer from the Valley and release of salary dues were detained on Wednesday, shortly after they assembled in Jammu for a protest to press......

20 soldiers, 12 terrorists killed in Taliban attack on Afghan army base

At least 20 Afghan National Army soldiers have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in the western Farah province of Afghanistan. According to Farah provincial council official......

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.' IMAGE: Lin Laishram protests at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lin Laishram/Instagram......

Private aviation is poised to soar high

Civil aviation scene in general may be looking downcast but private aviation in Asia, India in particular, is poised to soar high, says aviation expert and BJETS chief executive officer Mark Baier.......

Rahul's 'poor NREGA performer' generates most jobs

Purulia district in West Bengal, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said, people are worse off than those in Orissa's poorest Kalahandi area, has since turned the corner. The district has......

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

Rediff.com columnist M R Venkatesh is a qualified chartered accountant.He is an expert on business concerns relating to economic policies, international trade and business strategies.M R Venkatesh......

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

They've got talent. They've got determination. They're here to stay. There's been a steady rise of Gen Z actors trying their luck in showbiz. And what makes their breakout an even bigger deal is......

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films.The characters he played were real, believable.We recognised them and they have stayed with us.And so a fan......

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Popular Tamil actor Vivekh, who won the hearts of millions of people with his sharp wit and was noted for his social work and promoting the cause of environmental protection, died in Chennai on......

Salman to make an appearance in Ajay Devgn's Shivaay?

The latest Bollywood updates If the recent buzz is true then superstar Salman Khan has reportedly been roped in to feature in a special song in Ajay Devgn's upcoming film Shivaay. According to a......

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.''The bigger boxes are for their own people.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ranvir Shorey/Instagram......

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

While the Indian women's football team holds the 60th position in the FIFA rankings, the men's team ranks 100. IMAGE: Gokulam Kerala won the 2023 Indian Women's League, their third successive IWL......

Akshay, you think Dave does Bala better?

IMAGE: David Warner with daughters Ivy-Mae and Indi-Rae. Photograph and video courtesy: David Warner/Instagram Sunrisers Hyderabad star David Warner continues his love with Indian film music. His......

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The year 2020 had its share of good, bad, ugly and unfortunately some truly sad events that won't be forgotten for a long time to come. IMAGE: Mumbai Indians celebrate winning the 2020......

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

IMAGE: Cadiz players celebrate winning their match against Barcelona, on Saturday. Photograph: Jon Nazca/Reuters Barcelona conceded two embarrassing goals as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat away......

Spotting the Incredible in India

Bharat Bala, the filmmaker who directed the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, reveals how it went off so well, despite the hurdles his team encountered, in conversation with Rediff.com's......

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