Modi was unusually soft and humble

Glimpses of the change Narendra Modi promised million of voters were visible at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Modi has now no excuse, but to perform and change India for the better. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com......

2 Indians 'illegally confined' to Iranian city, kin seek help

Two Indians have been allegedly confined to a guest house in Zanjan city of Iran since over a month by a private engineering firm following a business dispute with their Goa-based company,......

Junagadh stampede toll reaches 7; probe ordered

Six pilgrims, including three women and a toddler, were killed on the spot and at least 100 were injured in a stampede in the sacred Maha Shivaratri Mela in Junagadh on Sunday night. The toll......

Anti-Modi campaign intensifies

The campaign to oust Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday got some boost with at least 39 legislators, six members of Parliament and hundreds of party workers teaming up at the house of......

Jewellery exports shine on economic recovery

The signs of global economic recovery have given new life to the Indian diamond processing industry, with export orders rising sharply by 20 per cent for execution on the occasion of Christmas and......

To beat inflation, invest in gold

When it comes to safe and sound investment, gold remains one of the most preferred choices. During the 1997-1998 South East Asia crisis, it was widely reported that when currencies lost their......

Mughal-e-Azam opens in the US

The restored version of Mughal-e-Azam opensacross North Americaon Fridaywith hardlyany opposition.But come next week,as the historical romance starts adding more screens, it is in for a fight.In......

A Hindu and Muslim file joint petition in Dev case

In a dramatic move, a Hindu and a Muslim have jointly filed a plea in a Rajkot civil court to become party in the case filed by Sandeep Chandrasinh Revar on June 15 against producer-director Govind......

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

IMAGE: In the World Cup, KL Rahul has transformed the narrative around him. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters In the run-up to ODI World Cup, KL Rahul was the pet troll of social media......

Fielding coach T Dilip backs KL Rahul

IMAGE: KL Rahul has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism due to his poor form. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images The Indian fielders have improved in leaps and bounds in terms of......

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

The duo who has been in and out of the team for a while, will look to impress in the ODIs against Australia, starting on Friday. IMAGE: With just over 8 months to go for the ICC ODI World Cup,......

Will India have separate captain, coach for T20s?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid could be replaced as India's captain and head coach respectively in T20 Internationals. Photograph: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images The appointment of the new......

'Umran Malik should be in T20 World Cup team'

IMAGE: Umran Malik has been selected for the T20 series against Ireland, commencing on Sunday and it remains to be seen whether he gets to make his India debut.Photograph: Ireland Cricket/Twitter......