SC's big backing for free speech, quashes FIR against Congress MP

Strongly denouncing the police for suppressing the freedom of speech, the Supreme Court on Friday said mere recital of a poem, stand-up comedy or any form of art or entertainment couldn't be......

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

The Madras high court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing the heat over his jokes on Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. IMAGE: Stand-up......

Chennai teacher hits Class 3 student for not reciting Hindi poem, suspended

A teacher of a popular Chennai school was suspended allegedly for hitting a class three student for failing to recite a poem in Hindi. Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.''The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.''We will know in the next fortnight if......

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju’s’ parent company said on Monday it will raise $200 million by way of a rights issue to all its equity shareholders, aiming to support growth and achieve......

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa songm Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality.It questions:......

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra/Instagram Kiara Advani and......

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

A scene from All We Imagine As Light. Payal Kapadia may have missed her chance at the Oscars, but her acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light has been acknowledged by the Golden Globes. It has......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

In a 1st, Indian university grows spinach tissue in space

The spinach callus tissue, sent by Amity University-Mumbai to space, has shown signs of growth in the POEM-4 module that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 350 kms, scientists associated with......

Is The Mat Calling Vinesh Back?

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat's message has ignited speculation about her future in wrestling. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters   Vinesh Phogat, the renowned wrestler and Asian Games gold medalist,......

SEE: A Touching Tribute To Shane Warne

IMAGE: Shane Warne, born on September 13, 2022, died of a heart attack on March 4, 2022. Photograph: Ian Hodgson/Reuters Australian cricket legend Shane Warne is gone but not forgotten. On his......

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams trials exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; says decision unfair and created confusion IMAGE: Yogeshwar Dutt said decision unfair and created confusion. Photograph: Yogeshwar......