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......

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......

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......

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

Ending days of intense speculation, the National Democratic Alliance on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing formula for Bihar assembly polls under which Janata Dal-United will contest on 122 seats......

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

IMAGE: Soumitra Chatterjee and Tushar Bandyopadhya in Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar, He was the actor who epitomised the best of world cinema, transcending the boundaries of country, state and......

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......

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......

"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......

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou officially opens on Saturday, September 23. While some events like football, rowing and volleyball have already begun, the other big-ticket sports start over the......