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Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89
Harper Lee, one of America's most celebrated novelists whose masterpiece To Kill a Mockingbird was read by millions worldwide, has passed away. She was 89. In a statement, Lee's family said,......A rare victory for 'offensive' speech in India
'You can disagree with Dr Ilaiah's analyses of how the caste-based economy works, or with his prescriptions on how to fix it.' 'But a disagreement that is couched in terms of 'offence' given and......'20th century saw high ideals, terrible slaughter'
By the time you read this, Ken Follett will be back in England, hard at work on his next magnum opus, The Winter Of The World. The second part of his century-spanning trilogy is due in 2012, and......All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'
Chicago has chosen Interpreter of Maladies by noted Indian American author Jhumpa Lahiri for its programme, 'One Book, One Chicago'. This isan annual event, which encourages residents of the city......The A to Z of 2016
It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake......G-20: India cautions against protectionism
In the midst of a raging war over currency exchange rate between the US and China at the G-20 Summit in Seoul, India on Friday cautioned against competitive devaluation and advocated that any......Why leaders must be paid more
The world treats its leaders shabbily, no doubt about it. Only when a Finnish journalist joined the European Union did it become known that any clerk in Brussels took home fatter pay packets than......Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward
The visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States worked. On conclusion of his short trip to Pittsburgh to attend the G-20 Summit, he was in upbeat mood. His admirer and director of......BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light lost out the BAFTA to France's Emilia Perez, but the evening saw many more expected wins and losses at the BAFTAs at London's Royal Festival Hall on February......Review: Stone Reader
Documentarian Mark Moskowitz sets off on his literary caper like a sort of book detective. His plan: find the author of an out-of-print novel, The Stones Of Summer, make a film about the quest, and......Capote: Saved by its performances
Among the best human stories are those that begin with curiosity and end with remorse. It is because these protagonists, more than many others, reflect something innate within us. They remind us of......'Very charming actor... wonderful host'
When Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan was getting ready for his first American trip in the 1950s, he shortlisted some must-meet people in Hollywood.Gregory Peck's name was among the first five.Ganesan......'Finally, Udta Punjab will fly!'
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: The Udta Punjab controversy seems to have finally come to an end, with the Bombay High Court clearing the film with......WI recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out
IMAGE: 'Shai Hope has performed very well in the red ball matches he has played, following on the back of his highly successful One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, so he has forced his......Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'
Former England cricket captain Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff, whose image as a heavy, fun-loving drinker was sealed by his animated victory celebrations, has opened up about now being teetotal as part......Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016
IMAGE: Steve Smith, right, and David Warner discuss strategy during the first Test against South Africa. Photograph: Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images A match referee had warned of disgraced......Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests
IMAGE: Bangladesh cricket team (Image used for representative purposes). Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh government has refused to give approval for the team to play Test cricket in Pakistan but......Adelaide will test pacers: Lee
December 11, 2003 | 20:15 IST India in Australia Adelaide will test pacers: Lee [web.mid-day.com] All eyes on the toss [cricket.org] Gunning for the men in white [cricket.org] India take on......Top Coverage News
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India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...Manipur's Tragedy
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The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...© 2025 Rediff.com - Investors - Advertise - Disclaimer - Privacy - Feedback - About us | Terms of use - Grievances