People of India have fondness for people of Japan: PM

Manmohan Singh's visit will have a special focus on giving boost to cooperation in defence, economic and energy, reports rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan who is travelling with the prime minister. Prime......

PHOTOS: India shows off its naval might @ International Fleet Review

The International Fleet Review of the Indian Navy was held in Vishakhapatnam on Saturday morning. President Pranab Mukherjee was given a 21-gun salute and the ceremonial Guard of Honour by 150 navy......

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganesha's from Mumbai to Kansas

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here. Want to share your photographs? Click HERE to share your......

Readers' Ganpati Pix: From Mumbai to Jodhpur

Lord Ganesha is back! The 10-day Ganpati festival begins on Friday, August 29. Have you brought Lord Ganpati home? Or does your family or neighbours have a wonderful Ganesha mandap up? Have you......

Won't hesitate to take hard decisions for India: PM

India’s economic fundamentals are intact and we will return to 8 per cent growth rate, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Tokyo on Tuesday, reports rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan from the......

In Dubai, all that glitters isn't quite gold

For 30 years, the Toyota building was a landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. From the rooftop of the 15-floor 'Toyota Tower' all one could see around were barren patches of land. Then five years......

US visas for Indians in six days soon

Tired of waiting for months to get an appointment for an interview to secure a US visa? Here's some good news for you.The prolonged wait for a visa may soon be a thing of the past with US......

New York's music falls flat

A couple of days back, as I was surfing through music channels, I came across a song being played simultaneously on three networks. I settled for one channel. On screen were three characters, who......

Review: Oh My God!!

Simple stories are often the best stories ever told. And nothing touches the heart more than a story that you and I can relate to, can say 'Yes, that's what my life should be like'. Debutant......

Pankaj Kapoor excels in Dharm

It is a known fact that caste dominates the social spectrum of India. Also known is the truth that the inherent biases of caste and the notion of pollution-purity prevail even 60 years post......

Shakalaka Boom Boom is timepass

What happens when egos clash? When success gets into an individual's head? When someone stoops to any extent to hold on to what he cherishes the most in life? The answer --pain, misery and wrecked......

World Cup: Kiwi grit versus West Indian flamboyance

When the West Indies were overwhelmed by New Zealand's determination... The World Cup quarter-final clash between New Zealand and West Indies was about Kiwi bowling vs West Indian flamboyance. But......

Sachin, sorry I doubted you

Rediff.com’s Vipin Vijayan, who has never been an ardent Sachin Tendulkar fan, could not help but cheer for the greatest cricketer of our generation (and probably many to come) when he......

Wasim's hard work paid off: Kalim Jaffer

It was a moment of joy and pride for Kalim Jaffer. On the one hand, Jaffer Academy, the cricket club he runs, had won a match at the Indian Airlines cricket ground in Mumbai, while on the other,......