We need 'desh bhakt' not 'andh bhakt': Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday invoked the Hindu epic Mahabharata and said his party has 'dharma' with it while asking people to decide whether they are with 'dharma' or 'adharma'.......

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.......

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.''Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance,......

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Seers in Ayodhya demanded an immediate ban on Adipurush saying its dialogues made their "blood boil", as different parts of Uttar Pradesh witnessed protests against the film on Monday. IMAGE:......

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com We've had an exceptionally busy......

Beware! Fake medicines dumped in Kerala

Kerala, which is already reeling under a severe fever virus, is facing another major problem. Fake medicines are being dumped in the state through retail chains run by doctors and pharmacists.......

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Gambling has been a part of our ethos since ancient times. During the Mahabharata period, there is reference to the Pandavas playing the game of dice with Kauravas. Similarly during Diwali,......

Money laundering: Switzerland's envy. India's pride?

Several corporate, including some airlines, software and even consulting companies operate in India with dodgy secretive and multi-layered ownership patterns, writes M R Venkatesh. The Mahabharata......

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.' Sound designer-turned-film-maker Nithin Lukose says his feature debut Paka is heavily influenced by......

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

Puneet Issar, discovers Veer Arjun Singh, tells the story of the Mahabharat from the eyes of its greatest villain. Thirty years ago, Puneet Issar was on the wrong side when an epic war was being......

Gopichand returns with Shankam

Gopichand is emerging in the big league of Telugu heroes after delivering hits like Okkadunnadu Lakshyam and Souryam. The actor is quite a hit with the masses after his......

Television's Top 10 Shows

From Mahabharat to Comedy Nights With Kapil, these are 10 of the most popular shows on the small screen. Television is dominated by soap operas with stories revolving around the lives of......