India's Untold Nepal Stories

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts. A fascinating......

Modi's Cultural Push

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T......

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Tushar Gandhi, author and great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Friday said he has filed a private criminal suit in a court in Pune against Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his "defamatory"......

Tushar Gandhi files complaint against Sambhaji Bhide

Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Thursday lodged a police complaint in Maharashtra's Pune city against Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his alleged derogatory remarks......

XUV400: Nexon EV's Fun, Fast, Fearless Competitor

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the XUV400, the first electric SUV from the Mahindra stable, for a spin and comes away impressed. The XUV400, the first electric SUV from the Mahindra stable, is......

The T-Shirt Wars

Ajit Balakrishnan on the evolution of a cultural symbol. IMAGE: Mark Zuckerberg, Marlon Brando and Peter Thiel. Photographs: Getty Images   I stood gazing admiringly at the perfect green......

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   'Can you explain to me why this feature [and I named one] is missing in......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.' IMAGE: Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangadi and Soni Razdan in Saaransh . As Saaransh completes 40......

Watch: Sonu Nigam Manhandled

Sonu Nigam was pushed and two of his colleagues manhandled, allegedly by the son of an MLA, during a scuffle over taking a selfie with the singer at a musical event in Mumbai, the police said on......

How The Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha Love Story Began

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, who have been in a committed relationship for years, are getting married on Tuesday, October 4. The pre-wedding festivities will start on Friday, September 30, and the......

Beast Review

Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair. It's 7.45 am and the mall in Thane has barely opened on a Wednesday. The security staff is trying to make sense......

Siraj's road to redemption begins with Ranji Trophy

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match. Photograph and video: HCA/X India speedster Mohammed Siraj, who was left out of the Rohit Sharma-led......

'You Have Kept Mumbai Cricket Alive'

'You get inspired, you get motivated the moment you enter Wankhede, you always want to do well whether playing for Mumbai or India.' IMAGE: Mumbai Captain Ajinkya Rahane speaks at the felicitation......

SEE: When Tendulkar met Kambli

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar meets Vinod Kambli at Ramakant Achrekar Memorial on Tuesday. VIDEO: Shivaji Park Gymkhana via ANI/X Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar met childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the......

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Shami triple strike, Porel fifty guide Bengal to quarters IMAGE: Mohammed Shami with his brother Mohammed Kaif. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mohammed Shami/Instagram Mohammed Shami claimed three......

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

IMAGE: Khar Gymkhana revoked Jemimah's membership during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), following complaints from several members that Ivan allegedly misused the privileges. Photograph: BCCI......