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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......

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

The 'wagh nakh', an iron weapon shaped like tiger claws that was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur sultanate's general Afzal Khan in 1659, is likely to be brought to Maharashtra......

From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit

Young Indians seem genuinely enthusiastic about craft brands that are hip, aspirational and have plenty of the novelty quotient, says Dhruv Munjal. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Matinee Gin Winston......

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......

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

It looks like Stree 2 has been granted a bigger budget for VFX and sound, bringing with it a promise of more chills, observes Deepa Gahlot. Perhaps anticipating the success of 2018's Stree, like......

Munjya Review: Watch Out For Abhay Verma!

Despite its horror movie momentum, what draws us to Aditya Sarpotdar's narrative is Bittu's homely universe and sweet struggle to confess his feelings to Bela, not Munjya's malevolent antics, notes......

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

A dominant India thrashed England by 68 runs in the second semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Thursday to set up an exciting final against South Africa.India and South Africa are the two......

'Babysitter' Pant Strikes Again!

Photograph and video: Delhi Capitals/X Remember the 'babysitter' banter involving then Australian Test captain Tim Paine and Rishabh Pant? Pant is back at it, but this time it's pure fun......

'Remember when Dhoni lifted me?' Jadeja gets nostalgic

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy CSK/X Chennai Super Kings' star Ravindra Jadeja is reminiscing about sweeter times! Ahead of IPL 2024, Jadeja shared a heartwarming picture on Instagram. The......

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Charged up for Sunday's epic showdown against Australia, the Men in Blue eagerly await the opportunity to carve their names alongside the towering figures of cricketing legends. West Indies......

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva. Mahela expresses deep admiration for de Silva's impact on Sri Lankan......

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