Houses of 'Dalits' torched in Bihar, 15 held; Oppn slams govt

A day after 21 houses were set on fire in Bihar's Nawada district, a top state government official on Thursday said 15 people have been arrested in this connection. IMAGE: Morning visuals from......

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of 34 houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law......

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

IMAGE: When he succeeded J R D Tata as chairman of Tata Sons in 1991, few thought that Ratan Tata would be seen with the same prism of reverence as his legendary mentor. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

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......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

'I am not a star yet'

'I will talk about my personal the day my film does well at the box office because on that day, I will feel that they own me and my life completely.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane in Dange. Bejoy......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar is handy with the bat lower down the order. Photograph: BCCI......

Steely, calculative: Sanju's new avatar behind WC call-up

IMAGE: Never complaining about past omissions, Sanju Samson simply upgraded to a better version. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson and his legion of faithful fans might have heaved a massive sigh of......

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

A lot has been written about Dommaraju Gukesh, but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion. Photograph: D Gukesh/X   IMAGE: A young Gukesh......

Aussies unleash plan to hush roaring Indian crowd

IMAGE: Since losing their first two matches in World Cup 2023 Australia have won eight matches in a row. Photographs: ICC/X It was not known if Pat Cummins was searching 'How to silence a......

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

IMAGE: Australia ruined India’s near-perfect World Cup as Pat Cummins’ side clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India played the......