Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey.He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on......

Manik Saha meets Tripura governor, stakes claim to form govt

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manik Saha on Monday evening met Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya to stake claim to form government in the state. IMAGE: Manik Saha called on Governor of Tripura......

Manik Saha resigns as Tripura CM, doesn't stake claim

Outgoing Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday called on Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya and tendered his resignation. IMAGE: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha speaks to the media after coming......

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.......

This is how the rich and famous tie the knot these days!

Image: Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty at their wedding. Photograph: Rediff Archives. The image is used for representational purpose only. From high security cards to personalised cocktails,......

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday named 10 members, including Digvijaya Singh of Congress and Trinamool Congress's Derek O'Brien, to the Joint Committee that will look into the controversial Land......

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla’s 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit “You are returning from Adarsh Nangla? It was declared a model......

Toothless body to curb monopolies laid to rest

From September 1, 2009, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1969 has been laid to rest, and the Commission will not accept fresh filings. By now all readers are aware of the......

Shashi Kapoor passes away

'He was God's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else.' IMAGE: Shashi Kapoor. Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/Twitter Shashi Kapoor, the romantic screen icon of the 1960s, 1970s......

Which Malayalam movie will YOU watch this weekend?

A look at the week's releases. It’s  going to be a crowded day at the theatres this weekend, with four new Malayalam films releasing: cinematographer-director Rajeev Ravi's......

Review: Njangalude Veettile Adhithikal disappoints

The film cannot be taken seriously, says Paresh C Palicha. Once upon a time, the prospect of watching a film directed by Siby Malayil gave us goosebumps. He tackled powerful subjects and could......

Shashi Kapoor undergoes cataract surgery

Yesteryear Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor underwent a cataract surgery at a Mumbai hospital and was later discharged, doctors attending on him, said. Shashi Kapoor, the youngest of the Kapoor......

The teen who could be India's next cricketing superstar

'Even after I started playing, people said girls have no future in cricket. But dad shielded me from any cynicism and asked me to focus on cricket only.'   IMAGE: 15-year-old rookie Shafali......

'Can't Kimi crash into Alonso?'

Suzuka changed the face of the Championship.Michael Schumacher led the Japanese Grand Prix but an engine failure with less than 20 laps to go effectively ended his Championship campaign. Now the......

Readers speak out!

Click here for moreSourav NiyogiWithout the Bengal tiger India seemed like headless chickens on the Kotla.....Ex cricketers and irresponsible media contributed to India's downfall.. once again it......

Readers speak out!

Anuj Jajoo:Hi Prem,Thats excellent and very real time commentary. But sometimes a mistake is infavour of truth... "3.81 the ruin rate" -(your commentary at ind 124/4)Just kidding ;)------M K......