How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

It is a record that the BJP has created where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.A fascinating excerpt from Sandesh Prabhudesai's Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics, Goa......

Bombay HC rejects Sam D'Souza's pre-arrest bail plea

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected an application seeking pre-arrest bail filed by Samville D'Souza, whose name had cropped up in connection with allegations of pay-off in the case of drug......

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

Pune Police on Thursday arrested Kiran Gosavi, an independent witness of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) who was apparently present during an alleged drug bust on a cruise ship involving Aryan......

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

After remaining closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, religious places reopened in Maharashtra on Thursday, with devotees seen visiting various temples and mosques in Mumbai......

Decades-old provisions of I-T Act will soon be replaced

A panel will draft direct tax legislation, keeping in mind the  system in other countries, international best practices and economic needs of the country. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

3 positive developments India can look forward to

The economic slowdown has bought with it numerous questions but very few answers. For example: Where is the Indian economy heading? Are we out of the woods yet? What is the way ahead for the Indian......

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.''I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.''He said he didn't understand.''I explained that you have to keep......

Stars Enjoy the GOLDEN HOUR!

Celebs who will inspire you to embrace the golden hour but also teach you a trick or two on how to capture that perfect Kodak moment.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram Kiara......

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alexx O'Nell/Instagram......

Happy Birthday, Salman Khan!

Bollywood's biggest star Salman Khan turns 57 today, December 27, and everyone gets on board to wish him.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Raveena Tandon/Instagram Raveena Tandon keeps her wish......

U19 Asia Cup: Bangladesh stun India; UAE shock Pakistan

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ACC/X Ariful Islam's counter-punching fifty and a fiery spell by left-arm pacer Maruf Mridha helped Bangladesh secure a comfortable four-wicket win over India, propelling......

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

'I had a bad start to my career, then gradually, I have risen up the ranks to become India's No.1 keeper' Photograph: Kind courtesy PR Sreejesh/Twitter PR Sreejesh feels his chequered......

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.A fascinating excerpt from Chandresh Narayan's Sanath Jayasuriya: A Biography. IMAGE:......

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

IMAGE: Ankita Raina in action. Photograph: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for LTA Ankita Raina and top seeds men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan assured India of at least a couple of......

India at Asian Games: Saina, Sindhu cruise; Dushyant wins bronze

Saina Nehwal of India in action. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters India made a resounding start in the individual badminton event, with ace shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu sailing into......