Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad......

Covid and crematorium: Slum dwellers grapple with smoke, stench and fear of disease

The smoke hangs in an ash grey cloud over their homes and the acrid smell from more than 200 cremations a day doesn't leave, they say, permeating as it were their very pores. For the residents of......

Veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Arjun Singh, who had served in various capacities including as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, died on Friday. He was 81. Admitted to the AIIMS......

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Given the controversy over the Uttar Pradesh government's population control policy, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP legislators in UP have. IMAGE: Uttar......

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal......

PIX: Juhi, Shah Rukh, Bachchans at Bobby Chawla's prayer meet

Juhi Chawla, family and friends offer prayers for her brother Bobby Chawla, who passed away on March 9 in Mumbai's Jaslok hospital. A distraught Juhi stood next to her late brother's photograph, as......

10 Things We Love About Govinda

Effortless. Effervescent. Exceedingly likeable. One can always rely on Govinda to find sense in the silly and turn the dullest of days into joy. After acting in over 100 films over three decades,......

Salman wrestles for Sultan

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: After wrapping up Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Salman Khan has started training with stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall for his......

PIX: Neeraj Chopra weds Himani!

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra and his bride Himani during their marriage ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Neeraj Choopra/X India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is now a married man!......

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra alongside PM Modi following his landmark Gold medal at Tokyo. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra / X Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on......

'We Are Happy With Silver'

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi was all smiles after her son brought India's its first silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X   Neeraj Chopra's mother......

'Diwali-like atmosphere' engulfs Neeraj's household

IMAGE: Big screens have been setup in Neeraj Chopra's village where people are being hosted for live Olympic watch parties. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra / Instagram After 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu will be in action in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on......