Events linked to Ram temple banned, says Sitharaman; TN govt denies charge

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday alleged the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and police are denying permission, across the state, to private groups, individuals......

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Markets were closed in Jaipur and some other Rajasthan districts and protesters blocked roads and stopped trains on Wednesday after a bandh call by the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena over the killing......

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has......

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city. IMAGE: Devotees celebrate Diwali inside the......

The Events of 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018. Year End Specials   Kindly click on the image below to view the relevant story. #1 SC vs SC: When four judges held presser......

How to spot a Ponzi scheme and avoid it

Ponzi schemes have characteristics that the informed investor can spot easily, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Do names like Saradha, Rose Valley, Pan Card, etc ring a......

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.''Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.' IMAGE: Director Jude Anthany Joseph and Tovino Thomas, left, on the......

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s.A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty......

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal in Sardar Udham.......

What Can You Watch This Week?

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres. DahaadWhere to watch: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: May 12 Directed by Reema......

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

'I was confident that I would surely get into any of the IPL teams but I was not picked.' IMAGE: Tanush Kotian has emerged as one of Mumbai's key players in recent seasons across formats ever......

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations Photograph: Kind Courtesy SLC/X Dunith Wellalage has always been marked for bigger things on a cricket field in Lankan circles, and on Tuesday he......

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.' IMAGE: Jozef Zachariah walks out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe at......

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

IMAGE: Miami Marlins is the first Asian-American general manager in Major League Baseball. Photograph: Joseph Guzy/Miami Marlins Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports As she sat on a stool at home......

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

IMAGE: Goals from Lucian Goian, Anirudh Thapa, Eli Sabia and Lallianzuala Chhangte delivered the goods for the hosts and secured a crucial lead ahead of the second leg fixture away......