Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Pakistan has tried to downplay India's decision not to invite Imran Khan for Narendra Modi's swearing-in on Thursday, claiming that the Indian Prime Minister's 'internal politics' do not permit......

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

'While the meeting on December 6th was perfectly legal, was it ethical?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Then vice-president Hamid Ansari with artistes dressed as Rama and Laxman as then......

Exclusive! The mantra that handed the Indian Army victory in 1971

Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam's book India's Wars: A Military History, 1947-1971 is an eye-opener.India's Wars gives the reader deep insights into little known aspects of combat, the sharp......

Why did India give back the Haji Pir Pass to Pakistan?

'We don't know what the reasons were that we gave back the Haji Pir Pass which was strategically very important. Today the entire infiltration into Kashmir takes place from that area. If we had......

Three movies you must watch!

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon. IMAGE: A scene from Moothon.   The labels are a common sight on the racks of most fast fashion stores in the West -- Made in Sri Lanka,......

A Season of Spies

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com It's a curiosity that during a prolonged phase of......

An evening with The Beatles

The greatest band in history is coming back in a big way. The Beatles back-catalogue has been all spiffied up and remastered, and the enhanced new CDs hit shelves on September 9. Soon, The......

The Sexiest Women in the World

Megan Fox has topped US FHM''s 100 Sexiest Women In The World 2009 poll for the second successive year. The Transformers beauty, who came second to Cheryl Cole in the British version, has become......

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

'I feel like we are so lucky to be here giving this happiness to people back home. We hardly see these kind of events back home where they could celebrate and enjoy those moments. That's something......

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

IMAGE: The second season of the Women’s Premier League will get underway in Bengaluru on Friday, February 23. Photograph: BCCI The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in......

'Looking forward to sharing dressing room with Rohit, Hardik...'

IMAGE: Mohammed Nabi eager to play along side top Indian stars after being picked up by Mumbai Indians. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammed Nabi expressed......

CAB has no role in ticket row for Ind-SA tie: Sourav Ganguly

IMAGE: Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly defended his brother and CAB boss Snehashish Ganguly over a ticket scam for the India vs South Africa match to be played at Eden Gardens on Sunday.......

World Cup: 'Incredibly tough challenge to win in India'

IMAGE: England are capable of delivering a knockout blow on India in the World Cup, said all-rounder Chris Woakes. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters While admitting the toughness of the task,......