PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

IMAGE: When he succeeded J R D Tata as chairman of Tata Sons in 1991, few thought that Ratan Tata would be seen with the same prism of reverence as his legendary mentor. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the......

The Day I Was Reborn

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 4   Horn blaring, my car got to a screeching halt behind......

Bollywood's Cool Summer Style Tips

Whether off to a wedding, a holiday or a date, get inspired by our glamorous ladies this summer! Namrata Thakker compiles some interesting fashion tips from the stars.   Photograph: Kind......

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot. St Martin's is a multi-disciplinary college in Goa,......

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

Aditi honoured in Dubai... Sonal turns poet...Kalki goes surfing... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram Mrunal Thakur shoots for an ad in Gulmarg.   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Radhika-Sanya Go Disco Dancing!

Shraddha gets the blues... Kajol spends the day with her love... Mini shares her memories... Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Madan/Instagram Radhika Madan shares a picture from Sanya Malhotra's......

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.' IMAGE:......

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Dube fires as Mumbai seize control against sloppy Bengal Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association/X India's T20 specialist Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Jagadeesan hits triple ton as TN take complete control against Chandigarh IMAGE: Nitish Rana celebrates his century. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh and Punjab qualify for quarter-finals. A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate......