Academician-turned-bizman from UP shot dead in US; kin suspect rivals

The killing of an Indian academic who had been living in the US for close to four decades has stunned the natives of Tulsipur Majha village, his birthplace. Dr Shriram Singh, 58, a native of......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

EC announces 9 bypolls in UP, holds back one in Ayodhya

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that bypolls to nine of the 10 vacant assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, except Milkipur of Ayodhya district, will be held on November 13. IMAGE: Under......

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls......

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Creative Gujarati minds and characters are at the centre of several Bollywood stories. From Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastan to Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, their presence is undeniable. Though Hindi......

Indian Poll Dance: What are Modi, RaGa, Kejriwal singing?

As India queues up to vote, a cheeky look at the tunes the biggest contenders this polling season are singing before their fates are sealed. Saala main toh saahab ban gaya, saahab ban ke kaisa tan......