Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

A former Indian Army officer, who had joined one of the United Nations agencies three weeks ago, was killed in war-torn Rafah in Gaza, becoming the 'first international casualty' for the world body......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.' IMAGE: Trinamool Congress candidates Sagarika Ghose, right, and Mamata Bala Thakur......

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.' IMAGE: Bilkis Bano at a press......

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

We live in hope that India and its airlines might finally grow up, notes Anuli Bhargava. IMAGE: An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance.......

Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth

The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta. IMAGE:......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pashmina Roshan/Instagram In an industry where lineage often......

'We Will See Rise Of Four New Stars'

IMAGE: Pashmina Roshan, Naila Grrewal, Jibraan Khan and Rohit Saraf at the Ishq Vishk Rebound trailer launch. Photograph: Satish Bodas/Rediff.com Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his......

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters India was in a state of......

Year Ender 2022: Greco Roman, junior wrestlers shine

IMAGE: Antim Panghal made history winning gold in the women's 53kg category at the Junior World Wrestling Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter They were expected to......

When golf won over India's PM, President and Public!

IMAGE: India's Aditi Ashok was in contention for an Olympics medal in the women's Individual Golf final for a major part of the day but two bogeys pulled her back and she had to settle for fourth......

This Shahrukh Khan too aims to carve his own identity

IMAGE: Punjab Kings very happily shelled out a huge sum to secure M Shahrukh Khan’s services. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Named after a Bollywood icon, drawing attention was no......

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times. IMAGE: Indian cricket fans celebrate. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty......