Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.''The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent......

Join Ajit, Shinde instead of...: Modi to Pawar, Uddhav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasahbe Thackeray to join hands with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde after Lok......

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

2019 was the BJP's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam.Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by......

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past. IMAGE: Rekha Patra, the Bharatiya......

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Dolls epitomise cuteness and childhood. Children seek them for comfort and play. Grownups collect them as work of art. In movies, they characterise both innocence and immaturity and, sometimes, a......

PadMan Review: Akshay crusades for a new cause

'PadMan has its premise in place. Now if only it had some wings,' says Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor in R Balki's PadMan Akshay Kumar is a man on a mission. Most of his......

PIX: Mohan Babu's birthday celebrations

Actor-director-producer Mohan Babu turned 67 on March 19, and a big birthday celebration was organised for him at the Sree Vidyanikethan school in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The school was......

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Television actress Roshni Chopra, who is expecting her second child, recently had a ball when her friends threw her a......

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com Photographer Satish Bodas and Videographer Afsar Datayar capture glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League organised by the Maharashtra government at the National Sports Club of India......

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

A round-up of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate after Sandeep Warrier claimed wicket of Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson during Day......

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Delhi batter Dhruv Shorey reacts after being dismissed for 136 off 177 balls on Day 4 of the......

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.Rohan's century leads Kerala's strong reply IMAGE: Kerala opener Rohan Kunnummal celebrates his century on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match......

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Friday.Pandya hits century as Baroda continue winning streak IMAGE: Krunal Pandya's unbeaten century helped Baroda get the better of......