Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Candidates in Punjab's Jalandhar can spend Rs 15 for a cup of tea and the same price for a samosa they offer to people during public meetings and campaign trails in the Lok Sabha elections. IMAGE:......

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these......

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was euphoria in social media about India becoming a $4 trillion......

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.Abhijit J Masih reports from the Colors of Friendship event at India House in Washington, DC. IMAGE: External......

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is......

Vistara resumes hot veg meals for domestic passengers

Vistara on Thursday said it is resuming hot vegetarian meals for its domestic economy class passengers replacing the pre-packaged snacks that were being served since May last year due to the......

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.' Photograph: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com Dr Madhura......

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar. IMAGE: Biryani. Photograph: Kind courtesy Zaffran India ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute, or 1.6......

'Can't Say Bigg Boss Promoting Polygamy'

'Ranvir will run out of steam pretty soon.''The way he is reacting or rather, overreacting to things, I am sure he will be exhausted soon.''You need to chill at times to play a game like Bigg......

Bigg Boss: Anil Kapoor Is Only Good Part

This season of BB OTT may be a difficult watch, observes Namrata Thakker. IMAGE: Anil Kapoor Bigg Boss OTT returns with its third edition and this time, the show is being hosted by Anil Kapoor......

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

IMAGE: Dhanush with Ilaiyaraaja. "This is truly a moment of fulfilment for me. Since my childhood, I have been captivated by the enchanting melodies of Ilaiyaraaja sir," Dhanush says, overwhelmed,......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

'I have played six T20 World Cups and Rohit has played nine. He deserves it' 'Look, Virat has been a champion player without a doubt. And we all know what he has done for us' Photograph: Kind......

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com On Monday, April 24, 2023, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar will be 50 years old. For those of us who first saw him stride onto a cricket field aged 16 back in......

What Shah Rukh Said To Cummins

IMAGE: Pat Cummins equalled the record for the fastest fifty in the IPL -- 50 off 14 balls -- at the MCA stadium in Pune, April 6, 2022. Photograph: BCCI/IPL After Pat Cummins smacked an unbeaten......