TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

A motivational and spiritual speaker stoked controversy by his remarks on karma and rebirth, and allegedly blamed children for their struggles in life on Teachers Day, prompting the Tamil Nadu......

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending......

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?''And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.''The BJP......

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.''The President has to show that she......

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

Globally, 2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation. Direct intervention in schools by ensuring that children have access to safe, hygienic and regularly maintained toilets will......

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

Brands such as Gap, Primark and C&A which source some of their garments from Tamil Nadu say they do regular audits to ensure their suppliers comply with their codes of conduct.   From her......

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

India is witnessing a radical transformation where highly qualified youngsters are giving up cushy jobs to make a difference in the lives of poor people in rural areas. Manu A......

From Illinois to Jawhar: Shriya helps tribal women make a living

India is witnessing a radical transformation where highly qualified youngsters are giving up cushy jobs to make a difference in the lives of people in rural areas. Manu A B/Rediff.com tracks......

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.''You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

Why Diana Penty dislikes the spotlight

'I was completely not prepared for what happened post Cocktail.''I took some time off, travelled for a while.''I said I was not in any particular hurry. I wasn't running out of time.''I don't want......

'This was a life not meant to be mine'

'It's very expensive for a girl to become an actress.' 'I remember I was nominated at all the award shows for Tanu Weds Manu and conscientiously, like a new actress, I attended all of them and I......

'I haven't fallen madly in love with anyone but I'm quite happy'

'Single life is pretty good. I like the attention. If I feel lonely, I just call my mom and she sleeps in my bed,' Kalki Koechlin tells Rediff.com contributor Paloma Sharma. "I’m only......

Tendulkar's day out with kids at 'Seva Kutirs'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday visited a remote village Sewaniya in tribal heartland of Madhya Pradesh. Photograph courtesy: Sachin Tendulkar on Twitter Legendary Sachin Tendulkar on......

Suresh Raina's birthday pledge

Raina to build sanitation, drinking water facilities at 34 schools Photographs: Kind Courtesy Suresh Raina/Instagram Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has pledged to build sanitation and......

Gambhir's foundation to take care of 100 children of martyrs

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir announced that his NGO GG (Gautam Gambhir) Foundation will take care of 100 children of martyred soldiers."Making these angels smile is one of the biggest......

The girl who ran away from home to play football

'I have achieved my dream about playing football, but as a coach it all begins here'  'I never looked at men's/women's football differently when it comes to my work' 'I ran away from home......

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their sunshine stories. Photographs: Sreeram......