Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

A first information report (FIR) has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said in......

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has crowned its funniest photographer of the year. Milko Marchetti's side-splitting shot of a 'Stuck Squirrel' took the top prize at the Oxo Gallery in......

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.''Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?' IMAGE: Anshul Avijit Kushwaha, the Congress candidate from the......

She Helps Girls Get Education

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? IMAGE: Safeena Husain, founder NGO, Educate Girls. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera for Rediff.com Your mission in life is chosen. It's......

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements lie within, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. The Kia Sonet, a popular choice among Indian urban drivers, has received a......

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere attitude. One which hated being on the tarmac as a lifestyle vehicle, as the second car in your parking......

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city......

Rediff Test Drive: The all-new Tata Safari

Is it an old SUV in a new body? Or a new SUV in old body?  Rajesh Karkera test-drives the next-gen Tata Safari aka Gravitas and comes away impressed.  So it came as a total surprise when......

Watch! You'll fall in love with Dharmendra, yet again

At 82, The Legend has lost neither his charm nor his wit.Want proof? Watch these videosVideos: Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.comPhotographs: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com   "Hum......

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.''It's so tough to play every tournament and win.' IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankiredy and Chirag Shetty during a practice session at the Goregaon......