'India's Good Relations Will Continue With Pope Leo XIV'

'The way our President was greeted, that itself shows how far India has come.''People were aware of who she is, people know who our prime minister is.''Everybody knows India now and everybody......

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Israel on Tuesday re-affirmed its declaration of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a ‘terror organisation' ahead of the 15th year anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in which......

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark......

Sage Blue Marilyn Sells For Record $195 million

Photograph: Kind courtesy Christie's Marilyn Monroe -- who would have turned 96 on June 1 -- was always much larger than life. Nearly 60 years after she was found dead -- reportedly of an overdose......

Meet India's minister for non-clearances

A section of industry has given him that sobriquet, but Jairam Ramesh has ensured no one ignores the environment ministry. He has been locked in a verbal duel with at least three chief ministers......

2007: Fourth warmest year since 1901

With the India Meteorological Department declaring 2007 the fourth warmest year on record since 1901, evidence of global warming on the Indian climate is crystallising. The annual mean temperature......

'Irda doesn't want more powers'

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority came out with a road map in September 2005, for de-tariffing the non-life insurance sector from January 1, 2007.In an interview with C H Prashanth......

Happy Birthday, Norma Jean

This day in 1926, Norma Jean Mortensen was born to Gladys Baker in Los Angeles, California. Since her father's identity was undetermined, she was baptised Norma Jean Baker.August 5, 1962, she was......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot. This year marked the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's......

The truth about Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jean Mortensen was, in matters of personal hygiene, a slut. She ate in bed and pushed the remains under the sheet; had irritable bowel syndrome and flatulence; rarely bathed; and preferred to......

'Baccha Log Accha Karega'

'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.' IMAGE: India's young guns have nothing to lose and can pull off a surprise win, says veteran Mumbai coach Vilas Godbole.......

Amid controversy, Churchill Brothers get I-League trophy from AIFF

IMAGE: Churchill Brothers celebrate with the I-League trophy at Cavelossim in Goa on Sunday. Photograph: Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com There is no dearth of drama in Indian football but it was......

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

'India needs to score big because they will have to defend those totals without Bumrah.'   IMAGE: India's pace attack will be led by Mohammed Shami while youngsters Arshdeep Singh and Harshit......

'India Will Bounce Back In Brisbane'

'Going into Brisbane, India need a tight strategy for Travis Head and they need to get Akash Deep in and maybe Ravindra Jadeja for Ashwin.' IMAGE: Akash Deep has impressed in the Tests he has......

Washout Time For India Down Under

Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in Perth on November 22, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to......