Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her mother's rasam when her childhood cook invited her for a meal.'All my life I had looked for it.''Life came full......

Projects halted in Pakistan as US puts aid on hold

The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday.......

US freezes foreign aid for all countries including India

The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its......

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.' IMAGE: Tahawwur Rana, who assisted David Headley in planning the 26/11 terror attacks. Photograph: ANI Photo   Avinash Mohananey, the retired......

Budget Bonanza For Bihar!

With assembly elections due in Bihar later this year, it has rained goodies for the state in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's latest Budget. IMAGE: Finance Minister @nsitharaman proceeds from......

'No Plan To Phase Out Old I-T Regime'

'Going forward, the encouragement would be to move to the new tax regime.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post Budget media conference, February 1, 2024. Photograph: Rahul......

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com DIRECT TAX No personal......

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

'The voice which came wherever I travelled was that we are proud taxpayers. We are honest taxpayers. We want to continue to serve the country by being good taxpayers.''But what do you think about......

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'Everything in life is about timing.''I came to films when the disco craze had started.''Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and......

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

'I should make a Rs 1,000 crore film with you.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan and Naga Chaitanya at the Thandel trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Naga Chaitanya's first project after......

Sweet Dreams Review: Pleasant Watch

Sweet Dreams is a nice and wholesome date movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot. There aren't too many simple love stories being made these days because romance in the time of multiple choices......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar entertained the Rashtrapati Bhavan audience with anecdotes from his playing days. All Photographs: Rashtrapati Bhavan   Sachin Tendulkar, Bharat Ratna, met President......

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 2 in the first One-Day International against England in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photograph: BCCI   There seems to be no end in sight......

Rarh Bengal Tigers roar to victory, lift HIL trophy

Jugraj Singh scored a hat-trick as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers clinched the men's Hockey India League title after beating Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the summit clash in Rourkela on Saturday. IMAGE:......

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

'It's ridiculous that people would not play for whatever reason. No matter what, no matter who's in the federation, no matter who's captain or whatever, you should definitely play for the country'......

How Kohli inspired team-mates and rivals at Kotla

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates the fall of a wicket with a Delhi team-mate during the Ranji Trophy match against Railways on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X With his aura and intensity, Virat......