100-year-old freedom fighter among 30 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

A 100-year old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field and India's first woman puppeteers are among 30 unsung heroes who were......

'Controlled Indo-Pak suits both ruling elites': Ex-NSA

Former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon has said that the political dynamics between India and Pakistan have led to a "controlled level of hostility" that serves the interests of the......

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

'The very fact that his autobiography is called India Rising is a correct example of his wish for India to be a developed country and do as best as possible by science reaching to the common......

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006. IMAGE: Former US President Jimmy Carter greets people......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Adani denies entering into pact to operate Kenya airport

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Saturday clarified on reports of Kenya cancelling more than $2.5 billion in deals after US indictment on bribery charges, saying it had not entered into any......

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Coming out in public for the first time after recent allegations and his indictment in the US, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said his conglomerate was committed to compliances and......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

'We Will Also Make Waves One Day'

'When you are in new waters, you have to follow the rules of that water.' Sai Tamhankar got her first break in the 2008 critically acclaimed Subhash Ghai film, Black & White. In the same year, she......

All We Imagine As Light Gets Critics Choice Awards Nom

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light continues to shine on the global stage. Following two Golden Globe nominations, the movie has now been nominated for the Critics Choice Awards 2025 in the......

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Shyam Benegal......

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

IMAGE: A scene from Laapataa Ladies.   Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi......

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

IMAGE: 2011 ICC World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in Test cricket and ODIs. Photograph: Ritam Banerjee/Getty Imagesfrom the Rediff.com Archives The legendary Sachin Tendulkar......

Sachin Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most runs in both Test and ODI cricket history. Photograph: BCCI The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on......

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

IMAGE: Former India footballer IM Vijayan. Photograph: SAI Media/X After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, former captain of the Indian football team Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, popularly......

Manu opens up on Award controversy

Bhaker said the award selection panel would have followed due processes but sometimes errors can happen.   IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was initially ignored for the Khel Ratna nomination. Photograph:......

Mission is trophy, not just beating Pakistan: Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday asserted that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have massive roles to play for the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy and said the batting......