Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Leading Malayalam film actor and Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA M Mukesh faces growing calls to resign over the sexual misconduct allegations he is facing, as a female actor has filed a......

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the......

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral......

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Valour and sacrifice of the Armed Forces will be honoured at this year's India Day parade, the largest parade outside India to mark the country's independence that brings together thousands of......

Why only Maggi, authority must tighten noose around other brands too

In the Maggi ad, Amitabh Bachchan is only “playing” a part, whereas his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai is “endorsing” L’Oreal shampoo. (Mr Bachchan never says Maggi......

RBI takes palette & brush to provide finance tips

The banking regulator is donning the role of a scriptwriter. Wearing a new hat, the Reserve Bank of India, besides executing its mandatory functions of supervising the banking and financial sector,......

Net game fever catches urban youth

There's a rage that's fast catching up with young, urban Indians. Computer and Internet gaming are finding a growing number of takers, especially as young converts make sure to stock the latest......

Slumdogs and fat cat bankers

Mesmerised by the cinematic kitsch of Mumbai's underbelly, Americans are seeking palliatives to the horror stories tumbling out of the Byzantine world of investment banking. Middle India is......

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his......

'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......

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it, but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma. IMAGE:......

Aditi heads for Rajkummar's wedding

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar encountered these stars over the weekend. Please click on the images for a better look at the starry folk.   IMAGE: Aditi Rao Hydari......

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

IMAGE: Touted as the one for the future when he became an International Master at the tender age of 10 years and nine months in 2016, R Praggnanandhaa has made giant strides and on Sunday he......

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Barcelona's Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (C) arrives to court with his father Jorge Horacio Messi to stand......

Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is well-trained in dealing with the whims of multi-millionaire footballers and club owners despite often coming across as shy and reserved. The 49-year-old......

East German Olympic shot put champion admits doping

Former East German Olympic shot put champion and three-time world record breaker Udo Beyer has admitted doping in a new documentary film about the lives of top athletes in the socialist state. In......

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Mary Kom shadow boxes. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Five-time World champion Mary Kom is riding high these days. She has become a household name in the country following a biopic inspired by her......