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'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr......

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander......

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh had joined a pre-medical course as his father wanted him to become a doctor but pulled out after a couple of months, losing interest in the subject, according to a book on the former......

The Woman Who Lost Everything

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson.Days......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Finance......

Tea, biscuits and some medicines may come under GST

Common items between Centre and states - bread, eggs, milk, vegetables, cereals, books and salt - will continue to be exempted. Tea, coffee, biscuits and some medicines, currently exempted from......

Tea to be costlier after GST

A minimum levy of 12 per cent GST on tea will increase the cost, which will ultimately be passed on to consumers. Tea drinkers may have to shell out 6-8 per cent more for the same cup of brew, once......

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back beautiful stories from The Roshans launch. IMAGE: Hrithik Roshan arrives for The Roshans launch. Photograph: Hitesh......

Children's Day: 10 Movies Kids Must Watch

One of the best ways to celebrate Children's Day is by spending quality time with your kids and binge watch meaningful yet entertaining cinema pieces. Namrata Thakker lists 10 Hindi movies you can......

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

We read about the magic of movies and feel it all the time. At times, it appears full scale as if designed for wows and whistles, at times it's quiet yet achingly true in its depiction. Often......

Sukhee Review: Shilpa Shetty Looks Great But...

...She does not have the acting heft, of say Sridevi in English Vinglish, or Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, observes Deepa Gahlot. Hindi cinema has, in the last few years, started telling......

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.''I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".' IMAGE: Suvinder......

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

IMAGE: Umpires Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson, Mohammed Siraj and his team mates and Tim Paine of Australia look at the crowd. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images The iconic Sydney Cricket......

Remembering Dingko Singh

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.''His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.' IMAGE: Boxer Dingko Singh shows......

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

'I spoke to him about cricket and also about life beyond cricket field.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with Prithvi Shaw during a training session. Photograph: Prithvi Shaw/Instagram He has been a model......

Felt like IPL match: Kohli on playing Day/Night Test

IMAGE: I felt like the IPL game atmosphere and you feel like smashing the first ball, Kohli said. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Virat Kohli said he felt like an Indian Premier League (IPL) match......

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

Images from the first Test between England and India, in Nottingham, on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shardul Thakur successfully appeals for leg before wicket against Joe Root during Day 1 of the......

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