Gujarat: BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat

A Border Security Force officer and a jawan died during patrol due to exposure to 'extreme weather' at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan international front in Gujarat, the......

Can't compromise on even an inch on our borders: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India cannot compromise on even an "inch" of land on its borders, adding the people believe in the strength of its armed forces for defending the......

Decoding India's Dress Code

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The man looked at me with a puzzled face when I greeted him. He and I have known each......

How armed forces are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy

Ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall on Thursday, the ministry of defence said that all armed forces including the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have made necessary......

New Ford Figo Sports Edition is a treat to drive

Ford Figo Sports Edition’s bigger alloy wheels and retuned suspension elevate the pleasure of driving, says P Tharyan. A sporty car and vast uninhabited tracts of land make a heady cocktail.......

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

After a flat Diwali season, tour operators are now pinning their hopes on the upcoming Christmas season for a rebound in holiday bookings. This optimism is triggered by the feel-good factor in the......

Snowfall in France: Indian salt to help!

A leading French chemical company involved in de-icing has approached Indian Salt Manufacturers' Association (Isma) for getting 250,000 tonnes. "We have forwarded the trade inquiry to our......

Gujarat equipped to be top tourist spot: Modi

Noting that Gujarat's rich cultural heritage has the potential to make the state the world's top tourist destination, chief minister Narendra Modi has said he was aiming at bringing a substantial......

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline. In......

Images: Celebrities' Day out

Actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur smile during a news conference for their upcoming movie Kaminey in Mumbai on...

Why is Neha glowing?

Where in the world is Taapsee? Who is Mohanlal's new friend?   Photograph: Kind courtesy Neha Dhupia/Instagram Neha Dhupia glows!   Photograph: Kind courtesy Shruti Haasan/Instagram......

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rashmi Rocket suffers from overcrowding.Through its runtime of nearly two hours, it hints at too many issues without sinking its teeth into any, notes Deepti Patwardhan. In a recent interview,......

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

The band of boys led by Uday Saharan could not go all the way in the Under-19 World Cup but their effort, that took India to their fifth successive final at the marquee age-group event, won hearts......