We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students. IMAGE: A man......

Let someone else do it: Nitish aide K C Tyagi quits JD-U post

'I have been a spokesperson of the party for the last 41 years and now I think some other party member should take up my post,' Tyagi tells Rediff.com. IMAGE: Janata Dal-United leader K C Tyagi.......

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

The Bharatiya Janata Party called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on Wednesday to protest against the police action on those who took part in the march to state secretariat Nabbana on......

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Amid claims by the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal police of potential disruptions, student organisation Chhatra Samaj insisted that its Tuesday's 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally will be peaceful......

Central govt employees' DA hiked to 50% of basic pay

The Centre on Thursday hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50 per cent of basic pay from the existing rate of 46 per cent effective from January 1 this year, benefitting over 1 crore employees and......

Have Zomato, Swiggy finally figured out the right recipe?

Something is cooking in on­line food delivery. After 15 years of grappling with the demands of the business — read cash burn — Guru­g­ram-based Zomato reported its first......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

Kya Kool Hai Hum Director Sangeeth Sivan Passes Away

IMAGE: Sangeeth Sivan's last post on Instagram was on April 28, and it read: 'Post in progress @tusshark89 @anands1810. #loadingahorrorcomedy #bollywood #films #moreupdatessoon #kapkapiii.' Seen......

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the winner for Portugal against Scotland in the Nations League - League A - Group 1 match in......

Ronaldo goes way past Messi with 900th career goal

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal's second goal during the Nations League A Group 1 match against Croatia at Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, on Thursday. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters......

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

India's javelin-throwing star Sumit Antil reigned supreme once again, defending his gold at the Paris Paralympics with a mind-blowing record-breaking throw! In the men's javelin throw F64 final,......

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

Images from the  2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday. IMAGE: Performers delight as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the 2024 Paralympics......

South Africa complete series sweep, Maharaj shines

IMAGE: Keshav Maharaj celebrates with Kagiso Rabada. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cricket South Africa/X Keshav Maharaj took three wickets to lead South Africa to a 40-run win over West Indies......