Noting that an unlawful religious conversion is a serious offence, the Allahabad high court has ruled that proceedings for the alleged offence cannot be quashed because of a "compromise" between......
Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday fielded Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini from the Ladwa seat, shifting him from Karnal, and rewarded several recent entrants to the party with......
Given the controversy over the Uttar Pradesh government's population control policy, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP legislators in UP have. IMAGE: Uttar......
A Delhi court on Monday convicted key accused Brajesh Thakur and 18 others for sexually assaulting several girls in a shelter home run by him in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Additional Sessions Judge......
The world economy has started showing signs of recovery but it will be slow says Phaneesh Murthy, Chief Executive Officer, iGate Corporation. "More countries will emerge with power and influence.......
Text: Surajeet Das Gupta Cricket may be the game of glorious uncertainties, but as far as the advertising industry is concerned, it seems to be the game of glorious certainties. With crowds......
The 39-year-old, the fifth child of an illiterate labourer couple and only the second of their eight to be educated, now helms various ventures that bring in a turnover of between Rs 75 crore and......
It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film......
'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kani Kusruti/Instagram There's a fascinating story behind how Kani Kusruti got her last name. Her......
Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier give powerhouse performances in Rani Padmini, raves Paresh C Palicha. Director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar. Rani......
Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry. Manju Warrier will play an IPS officer in Rajesh Pillai's forthcoming film. According to scenarist Arunlal Ramachandran, the character has......
Sridevi's memorable filmi avatars... One of the most versatile actresses of her time, Sridevi made her characters fun with her innate charm, innocence and screen presence. Aided with......
IMAGE: Priyanka Goswami. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Goswami Commonwealth Games medallist race walker Priyanka Goswami set a national record in women's 35km event during the Dudinska 50......
Manju fights off initial family resistance, financial constraints to be country's top race walker Photograph: Kind courtesy AFI/Twitter Manju Rani had to jump a few hurdles before she learnt to......
IMAGE: There was very little separating Rani and her rival. Photograph: BFI/Twitter Indian boxer Manju Rani's stupendous debut run at the Women's World Championships ended with a silver medal, on......
How pursuit of individual glory steered Manju Rani to boxing She took to boxing in pursuit of individual glory and Manju Rani got what she wanted in her debut world championship, that too in her......
IMAGE: Clean punches were few and far in Rani's clash against Cedeno but the Indian was the one fetching most of them. Photograph: BFI/Twitter India's Manju Rani (48kg) on Monday advanced to the......