Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'.For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life. IMAGE: The Hall Of Nations, India's first pillar-less building, the kind no other......

Why Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal have lower Covid mortality rates than India

An analysis of WHO data shows that most of the countries with an older cohort of population and higher in the development index had a lower excess mortality rate than India. IMAGE: A healthcare......

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.Ashis Ray reports from London. IMAGE: What will......

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years......

GST arm finds P&G India guilty of profiteering

There have been complaints from consumers that the firm has increased the base price of products and then charged the lower GST rate, thereby keeping the MRP of products the same in pre and post......

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Will the warning shots fired by giant advertisers Unilever and P&G break the dizzying speed of growth of digital? Viveat Susan Pinto finds out. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

Nirma detergent brand has shed its affordable tag for a more premium positioning against Surf, as rival Ghadi consolidates its position as a mass-market player. Illustration: Dominic......

2nd Samsung Galaxy phone catches fire in a plane, this time in India

The case was reported inside an aircraft at the time of landing at Chennai airport The first case of fire in Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone inside an aircraft in India was reported, on Friday,......

Birthday special: The fabulous life of Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha turns 29 today! In her five-year-old career, Sonakshi Sinha has acted in about 13 films, more if you count her 'item song' appearances. But actor turned politician Shatrughan......

Pix: Television's Sexiest Stars

A while back we asked you to vote for television's sexiest stars. Here are the results. Sweta Tiwari Claim to fame: Kasauti Zindagii Kay, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and the host of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3.......

The biggest celebrity confessions

Last week, 80s actress Kelly McGillis announced that she was a lesbian.That one really comes as no surprise to any of us Top Gun fans who noticed that she was manlier than both Tom Cruise and Val......

How well do you know your television?

Television has become the topic of many conversations -- from saas bahu sagas to mushrooming reality shows. But how well do you know the stars who come home to you everyday? Find......

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

Araijeet's four goals hand India fifth title in men's junior Asia Cup IMAGE: Araijeet Hundal's four-goal haul powers India to a convincing win. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X Araijeet......

Indian doubles players reach finals in China

Yuki Bhambri, Nedunchezhiyan-Prashanth reach ATP 250 doubles finals in China IMAGE: India's Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth. Photograph: Kind courtesy Indian Tennis Daily/X The......

Indian pair stuns top seeds in China

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AITA/X  India's Vijay Sundar Prashanth and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan found a way to prevail over second seeds Julian Cash and Llyod Glasspool in a tough battle in......

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri made his first doubles semi-finals of the ATP 500 tour. Photograph: Yuki Bhambri/Instagram India's Yuki Bhambri made his first men's doubles semi-finals of the ATP 500 tour......

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; curtains for Nagal

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, who made their first outing since winning the men's doubles title at the Australian Open, will face Ariel Behar of Uruguay and Czech Adam Pavlasek in the......