Politics now only means 'power politics': Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said while politics is actually synonymous with social service, nation-building and development, in the present times, it means power politics only. IMAGE:......

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.' Reportage and Videos: Rediff.com's Hemant Waje, Satish Bodas,......

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

At Srinagar's famed Lal Chowk, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf meets a computer engineer who drives an auto for a living and discovers that Kashmiris are more interested in finding jobs than......

Stone pelting at Ganesh pandal in Surat triggers clash; 34 detained

An idol of Lord Ganesh was damaged after some minors allegedly threw stones at a pandal during the Ganpati festival in Gujarat's Surat city, triggering violence in which some persons including cops......

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous......

Gadkari unveils prototype of world's first BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday unveiled the prototype of the world’s first Bharat Stage (BS)-VI-compliant electrified flex-fuel car, developed by......

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

In many states, aggregators operate without a licence; in others, with the risk of the licence being revoked by any regional transport office on the slightest pretext. Kindly note the image has......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

What's On Vaani's Mind?

Laxmi enjoys the sunset... Sanjana attends a wedding... Erica's beach time... Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Vaani Kapoor enjoys a day in Udaipur and writes, 'Like stars on a......

First Act Review: Haunting

The lives of the kids Deepa Bhatia portrays in the series are bleak, with small periods of sunshine when they get picked for an ad or serial, punctuating the longer periods of struggle, observes......

Friday Night Plan Review: Watch Out For Babil!

Friday Night Plan's sweet-natured heart and sanitised humour are happier focusing on the inherent niceness teenagers are capable of, observes Sukanya Verma. A self-effacing, socially awkward 18......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

Check Out Siraj's Gift For His Family!

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj with his new Range Rover SUV. Photograph: Mohammed Siraj/Instagram Mohammed Siraj purchased a luxurious new Range Rover car for his family in Hyderabad. < Siraj's mother......

'Would burn my hands trying to flip roomali rotis': Birthday boy Siraj opens up on early struggles

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj opened up on his early struggles. Photograph: Mohammed Siraj/X Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj is celebrating his 30th birthday and marking the special day, the right-arm......

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief. IMAGE: From seasoned campaigners like Rohit Sharma to rising......

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

IMAGE: Sajana Sajeevan slammed the only ball she faced over the long-on fence to spark wild celebrations in the Mumbai camp. Photograph: BCCI Sajeevan and Sharada struggled to hold back their......