An alleged courier, arrested in the Mahadev betting app case, who claimed he had been sent to "deliver" cash to former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, has retracted his denial of having made the......
In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history. A fascinating excerpt from Colonel Anil A Athale's book, The Legacy......
the simmering discontent deep in the two parties is likely to mar the prospects of some candidates, making the contest keen, reports Shishir Prashant. IMAGE: BJP president J P Nadda with......
Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947.But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent......
Singing of the national anthem Jana Gana Mana has been made compulsory at all madrassas in Uttar Pradesh from Thursday, an official said in Lucknow. The registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa......
Leading investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has picked up 16 per cent stake in Tops Security, an unlisted firm providing personal security to top corporate leaders, for Rs 21 crore (Rs 210......
Off the fieldWhich cricketer runs StumpVision?Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about Indian cricketers and their business interests.1. What is the name of the events and......
It's a big month at the marquee. The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers. August also has other festive occasions like Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami,......
Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen after a long time, observes Deepa Gahlot. The Web series Blood, created by Sophie Petzal, set in lush......
The hits and misses of the week. Kapoor & Sons opened to a weak response at the box office but maintained steady collections on Saturday despite the India-Pakistan T20 cricket match. Having......
The hits and misses of the week. Himesh Reshammiya's Teraa Surroor managed average business at the box office despite popular music and poor opposition. The other release of the week......
Trapped is not an easy film to stomach, says Sukanya Verma. When the doorknob gets stuck, the key won’t fully turn in, the person on the other line can’t hear you or your screams fall......
IMAGE: The fourth edition of the Blind World Cup, in which India are the reigning champions, is scheduled to be played at Lahore and Multan from November 22 to December 3. Photograph: CABI/X The......
Famous Indian wrestler Satpal Singh, who won a gold medal at the 1982 Asian Games after a bronze in 1974, says Sunday, July 12, 2012, when his protege Sushil Kumar won a silver medal at the London......
IMAGE: The 1975 World Cup-winner Ashok Diwan thanked Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and the Indian ambassador to the US -- Taranjit Singh Sandhu -- for their help.. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Kiran......
IMAGE: The Indian hockey team lifted its only World Cup crown on March 15, 1975 in Kuala Lumpur beating arch rival Pakistan by 2-1 in a thrilling final. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Hockey......
IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju with India's former hockey players. Photographs: Kiren Rijiju/Twitter Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for......