Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years. Sahil Makkar reports. Amandeep Singh, 21, and his friends would be casting their first vote on February 4. They......

In final speech to India, Obama emphasises religious tolerance

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with the crowd after delivering a speech at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters Making a strong pitch for religious......

IOA invites Rahul Gandhi to run with Olympic relay

The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday said it has invited Rahul Gandhi along with other young Parliamentarians to participate in the Indian leg of the Olympic torch relay. IOA president......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route.A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.   I had been toying......

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

'Daniel Craig was my first choice, but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.' IMAGE: Sonam Kapoor holds a copy of Rakeysh Omprakash......

SEE: Dalip Tahil sings and tells some secrets

Dalip Tahil has worked on stage, in films, television and now on the digital platform, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.Continuing our series: Actors We Love.Interview: Patcy......

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

IMAGE: The Indian equestrian team ended a long wait to pick up gold in the Dressage Team Event. Photograph: SAI Media/X India's dressage team cantered to its first ever Asian Games gold and......

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

IMAGE: Shubhankar Sharma secured an eighth place finish at the Open Championship. Photographs: Phil Noble/Reuters India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's......

Milkha's demise irreparable loss: PT Usha

IMAGE: India's track and field legends Milkha Singh and PT Usha. Photograph: PT Usha/Twitter Track legend PT Usha was "shocked" to learn the demise of legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who......

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Four years before the arrival of the new century, long before Facebook Live and InstaChats, arrived the Rediff Chat, the Internet's first forum where Readers could chat with Newsmakers. Among the......

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

IMAGE: India's Neeraj Chopra celebrates on winning the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw Final of the Tokyo Olympics at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. Photograph: Christian......