Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

The communal violence in Sambhal that claimed four lives and left over 20 people injured has now sparked a debate over a purported rivalry between the Turk and Pathan communities, with political......

'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'

'His hopes and dreams for India reach higher and higher and are unstoppable, and his execution has been exemplary.''It inspires all of us to do more.' IMAGE: Chandrika Tandon performs at the......

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

A fresh scheme is likely to be released in the upcoming Budget What do Khagaria in Bihar, Paschimi Singhbhum in Jharkhand, Mewat in Haryana, and Shrawasti in Uttar Pradesh have in common? They are......

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana. Photograph: PTI Photo In its first Budget......

Need funds for social infra, women empowerment schemes: Jaitley

The Economic Survey 2013-14 presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitely as precursor to the Union Budget presents an analysis of India’s human development, social and woemn empowerment......

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.' The super-talented Divyenndu (Mirzapur) Sharma......

'You Gave India More Than You Got Credit For'

'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

When Bollywood Stars Got Romantic!

Bollywood stars make pretty pictures on Valentine's Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu shares a loved up picture with husband Gautam Kitchlu.  ......

Bike racing champ Alisha Abdullah joins BJP

IMAGE: Alisha Abdullah joins the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. Photograph: Alisha Abdullah/Twitter India’s first superbike racer Alisha Abdullah joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on......

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

"The nice thing, if you can have a look at something that's nice about this coronavirus, is it's affecting absolutely everybody. So we've all got to come together, understand what's important to......

Ishant in trouble as Sammy seeks apology for racist nickname

'Me being a team man, I thought, hey, team-mates are happy, it must be something funny. You can understand my frustration and my anger when it was pointed out to me that it wasn't funny at all, it......