G20: From Aadhaar to UPI, 'Digital India' on display

A number of exhibitions at the Bharat Mandapam, the convention centre which will host key G20 summit meetings, will showcase India's technological prowess and innovation, and offer a multitude of......

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful. IMAGE: The Dal Lake in Srinagar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Basharat Shah/Wikimedia Commons  ......

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes......

An India like no other

Every year, for thousands of years, the Sonepur Mela, transforms a small rural town in north Bihar into a giant fair.Rediff.com's Archana Masih spent a day in the rural fair that once drew......

'New breed' Indian Diaspora has its heart in the right place

Indians all over the US are going beyond being human and are learning to be humanitarian and expand their philanthropy activities finds Ajailiu Niumai. 'The raising of extraordinarily large sums of......

Delhi airport's glittering new terminal 3 ready

Unofficially, executives of Delhi International Airport Ltdwould tell you that T3, the world's second largest integrated airport terminal at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, will......

Green Scorecard: Private sector holds upper hand?

But the toughest opposition to a strategy for halting climate change also comes from entrenched private interests, says Rajni Bakshi. Those who have been despairing about the spectre of climate......

Trusteeship and how it can spawn development

If the endeavour that was flagged off in Udaipur flourishes and diverse energies combine to refine the lens of Trusteeship, 'growth' itself could be redefined. Then 'inclusion' will be an inherent......

The Reason Why Shraddha's Laughing

Aditi shows off her jewellery... Rakul's simple joys of life... Aahana enjoys some Turkish coffee... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram 'Guess karo kya soch ke hass rahi hoon??'......

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends in a timely reminder. Playing Fareedan in Sanjay Leela......

'300 Kilos Of Jewellery Were Crafted For Heeramandi'

'Over a span of three years, our entire studio was devoted to Heeramandi.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sri Paramani Jewels/Instagram One of the many things you cannot take your eyes off when you......

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma. What are......