Bihar forms task force to combat child marriages

The Bihar government has decided to constitute a state-level 'task force' headed by the chief secretary to monitor action taken by authorities to prevent and eradicate child marriages in the state.......

Toddler's biryani wish triggers major anganwadi menu overhaul in Kerala

When little Shanku's wish for biryani instead of the usual "upma" at his village anganwadi went viral three months ago, it caught the eye of Kerala Health Minister Veena George. IMAGE: Kindly note......

'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'

'Languages should be introduced when the brain is ready, not when it's most vulnerable.' IMAGE: Poet Hemant Divate.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Acclaimed Marathi poet Hemant Divate has......

Ajit Pawar admits to mistakes in Ladki Bahin payout

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday admitted to 'mistakes' in distributing financial assistance to all women applicants of the Ladki Bahin scheme launched last year, which he said would be......

The story behind Nirmala's sari

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

The Two Married Men Aruna Irani Dated

'Vinod Khanna asked Mehmood if I could play his heroine in a film.''He asked Mehmood if we were married.''Mehmood just looked at me, smiled and didn't say anything.' IMAGE: Aruna Irani in Fakira.......

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.' IMAGE: Anurag Basu and Fatima Sana Shaikh on the sets of Metro... In Dino.......

'When The Child Gets A Moustache...'

'...and wants to become a man, things change.''The child no longer wants to listen to anyone, and the father doesn't stay silent.' Boman Irani has been promoting his directorial debut The Mehta......

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'The entire shoot paused after that.''There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.' IMAGE: Abhishek Banerjee, Mia Maelzar and Shubham Vardhan in Stolen.......

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

IMAGE: England's Jofra Archer with head coach Brendon McCullum during practice. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images via Reuters Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England's......

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test. IMAGE: Subhman Gill remained unbeaten on 114 at stumps on Day of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston.......

Injury-prone England pacer thought of toe amputation!

IMAGE: Pacer Brydon Carse has been named in the England squad for the opening Test against India beginning on June 20 at Leeds. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England pacer Brydon Carse has......

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

IMAGE: Australia had won the WTC title in 2023 at the Oval in London. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters The BCCI is contemplating to host the World Test Championship (WTC) final of the 2025-2027......

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Former international and renowned coach WV Raman believes that for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to flourish, it would be important that the family, especially the parents, have their feet rooted to the......