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'Kamala Harris is a fighter, she will make a comeback'

Although, Democrat Kamala Harris does not appear to be winning the United States presidential election, she will make a comeback as she is a fighter, said residents of Thulasendrapuram, the village......

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most......

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and......

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these......

Old Ram Lalla idol to be placed in front of the new one

The old idol of Ram Lalla, kept in a makeshift shrine, will be placed in front of the new idol which will be consecrated at the temple in Ayodhya on January 22, said Govind Dev Giri, the......

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

'Pandemic has triggered interest and awareness among the people about the need for healthcare.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Retail health insurance product sales have picked up after......

Stalin asks Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Odisha to lift firecracker ban

According to the Indian Fireworks’ Manufacturers’ Association, the ban would wipe out sales of around Rs 600 crore during the upcoming Deepavali season. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

Reforms, economic changes that add zeal to festivities

Deepavali is the time to look at the brighter side of life and spread cheer. So, silver linings rather than the dark clouds that hover over us beckon a look. It is not easy to see many silver......

The changing face of Sivakasi

From burying its stigma as an exploiter of children to implementing better safety procedures, this industry is booming at a 20 per cent growth rate. The Sivakasi of today is not the Sivakasi of......

This is how India can sustain its growth

Traditionally, the "festival season" in India, roughly six weeks preceding Deepavali, the equivalent of the pre-Christmas season in the West, is when the bulk of the annual sales of consumer......

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Bollywood actresses are celebrating Diwali with gorgeous fashion moments. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt Bharuccha asks, 'Feeling the festival like I am?'......

Alia-Ranbir's Diwali Wali Selfie

Saif twins with his sons... Katrina-Vicky's 'loverly' celebration... Rajinikanth, Aishwarya and Diwali traditions... Photograph: Kind courtesy Neetu Kapoor/Instagram Selfie time with the fam!......

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'He will keep saying, 'I won't do it,' but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.''He is certainly a prankster.''He is a director's delight.' IMAGE: Director Arun Sheshkumar with......

The Queen's Last Salute

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi releases this week, a cinematic tribute to one of India's most courageous monarchs.In this fascinating excerpt from Moupia Basu's new book The......

Aamir's good luck wishes for Salman

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:The stage is set for Sooraj Barjatya's Diwali release Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, and Aamir Khan sends his best wishes to the team.......

How Ziva and her dad celebrated Diwali!

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ziva Dhoni/Instagram A peek into the Diwali celebrations of Indian sportsstars. Some decorated their homes and spent time with their families. Some kept......

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli during IPL 2020. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli wished India on Diwali and urged Indians not to burst crackers to celebrate the Festival of Lights. 'A very happy Diwali......

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