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......

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......

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Raksha Bandhan celebrations remained subdued this year as the rampaging coronavirus pandemic cast a shadow over the festivities, that celebrate the brother-sister bond, with people mostly......

Patnaik to get 5th consecutive term as Odisha CM

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal on Thursday appeared to be on course to form the government for a fifth term in a row, with its candidates winning 62 seats and leading in 50 others out of the 146......

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,......

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......

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......

Soumitra Chatterjee: I don't have much faith in awards

'No other actor in India was as lucky as me,' Soumitra Chatterjee tells Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com   The brilliant actor Soumitra Chatterjee turns 80 today, January 19. On this occasion, we......

'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......

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......

'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......

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's mother reacts to her son's silver medal

'We are very happy that his hard work has paid off. We were certain that he would win a medal at this event' IMAGE: The women of Neeraj Chopra’s village danced and sang while family members......