Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

The Indian Army is maintaining a strong defence posture along the Line of Actual Control, and is ready to deal with any contingency, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande said on Sunday. IMAGE:......

Not just pretty faces! Stars who are UN ambassadors

Emma Watson has joined a long list of celebrities who are using their fame and stardom to promote social causes as a United Nations’ ambassador. Rediff.com presents a few of the celebs who......

'Baap wali baat': UNICEF's new song puts focus on mindset of men

UNICEF India on Saturday unveiled a song, ‘baap wali baat’, to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The song puts the spotlight on men for ensuring empowerment, safety and......

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan.' IMAGE: Talibs at the anti-Pakistan protest near the Pakistan embassy in Kabul, September 7, 2021. Photograph: West......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

'Allow The Magic Of Mother Nature To Inspire Your Soul!'

Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram 'Let's unite to save the environment,' Malaika Arora......

Farhan at UN: Concept of masculinity must be redefined for men

Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has said the concept of masculinity must be redefined for men to end violence and discrimination against women, as he called for a change in mindsets......

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

'They didn't speak Hindi or English, but love is a universal language.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anu Aggarwal/Instagram Anu Aggarwal, who shot to fame with movies like Aashiqui and King Uncle,......

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

Sania Mirza during a promotional event in Mumbai. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar She might be one of the most sought-after sportspersons in India but tennis ace Sania Mirza says "it's......

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'It is so deeply embedded, this culture about how a girl needs to be pretty and by that also one means fair, I don't know why. This culture has to change.' IMAGE: Sania Mirza, who was won three......