Mangaluru family seeks dead groom for their deceased daughter

A recent newspaper advertisement seeking a groom for a woman who passed away three decades ago has become the talk of the town in Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada district. Image used only for......

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......

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.' All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Being a Naxalite prisoner the jail officials didn't allow me to read books. Dreaded dons were......

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.  ......

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot. In a country full of folklore,......

Meet The Rs 100 Crore Girl

'Being the Rs 100 crore girl definitely has a nice ring to it.''This will get me to work harder every time I face the camera.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharvari/Instagram Sharvari, who is basking......

Coming Up On OTT In July

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space. Joginder Tuteja lists the entertainment for the month.   GarudanWhere to......

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

IMAGE:  A line judge is looks down a line as Belarus' Victoria Azarenka serves during the fourth round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Wimbledon will......

Irani Cup: Captain Rahane rescues Mumbai on Day 1

IMAGE: A dogged knock from Ajinkya Rahane helps Mumbai fight back against Rest of India onTuesday. Photograph:  BCCI Domestic/X Skipper Ajinkya Rahane concentrated hard as his unbeaten......

Rishabh Pant Has Australia Worried!

'He is someone who has had a big influence on a couple of series. Got to try to keep him quiet.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant made a stunning comeback to Test cricket after a long injury lay-off with a......

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. Photograph: BCCI Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant must remain......

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

IMAGE: Praveen Kumar celebrates winning gold in the men's high jump T64 event at the Paralympics on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Photograph: ANI Praveen Kumar etched his name in India's sporting......