'Today, the Congress is hollow'

'Two years ago I told Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that we have traitors in the Congress.' IMAGE: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee talks to the media outside her nephew Abhishek......

'China: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

'We have to up our vigil everywhere, all along the LAC -- winter, summer or spring.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Snow Leopard Brigade at a super high altitude area in Ladakh. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Somali pirates target oil tanker; 5 Indians taken hostage

In yet another incident of its kind, five Indian sailors have been abducted by Somali pirates off the Nigerian coast.On December 17, heavily-armed pirates stormed a German oil tanker SP Brussels......

SP, BSP to facilitate a smooth sail for UPA in Parl

Political observers say that neither Mulayam Singh Yadav nor Mayawati have any intention of toppling the UPA government, as neither stand to gain from it. Sharat Pradhan reports Far from pulling......

Want to save smart and be rich? Here's help!

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

Changing global economic scenario

"Why can't things go back to the way they were?" That is the big question -- or perhaps the big whine -- coming from Wall Street these days. America used to "drive the bus" in global economic......

'US cos selling recycled prostheses in India'

Dr Ajay Kumar, national president of the Indian Medical Association,has alleged that American companies are 'selling recycled prostheses' in India at cheaper prices. He said that the usage of a......

'Don't compete within India, but with the world'

Nimesh Kampani, chairman of JM Morgan Stanley, told rediff.comin an exclusive interview that his expectations from this year's Budget are not high. "I just wish the FM [Finance Minister P......

The Kader Khan interview you must read

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.''They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my......

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Actress Twinkle Khanna, who is currently holidaying in South Africa with husband Akshay Kumar, celebrated her 40th birthday on......

DVD Review: Frankenweenie is a gripping movie

Nishi Tiwari says Frankenweenie scores because of its well-paced story.After his 2005 stop-motion directorial debut Corpse Bride, acclaimed American filmmaker Tim Burton returned to his favourite......

Jiah: I'm not another Urmila

Jiah Khan is pretty clear she's notanother Urmila Matondkar, but claims she has 'her own aura' in her debut film, Nishabd. The young actresswas candid about acting with Amitabh Bachchan, and......

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often......

It's official! Jwala and Ashwini are back together

Jwala Gutta confirmed on Tuesday that she will reunite with former partner Ashwini Ponnappa."So it is official...ashwini and me r bck together!!! Will see us soon in comin tours!!! Thnk u fr all ur......

'Dhoni and Gambhir laughed off the rift story'

Reports of a possible rift between India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and opener Gautam Gambhir were laughed off by the two seniorTeam India members on Wednesday evening. Earlier in the day, a......

Home ministry considering sports for Bharat Ratna

The Union Home Ministry is looking into Sports Minister Ajay Maken's demand to include sports excellence as an area of recognition for the Bharat Ratna. According to sources in the ministry,......

IOA to discuss Kalmadi's replacement on May 23

Following sports minister Ajay Maken's public statement that arrested Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi should be replaced as its president, the Indian Olympic......