Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

'In 1924 (it was the year 1099 in the Malayalam calendar), the deluge came even as the state was dealing with the ailing health and eventual death of the reformist maharaja of Travancore, Mulam......

Sanjay Nirupam claims he is under 'house arrest', police deny

Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam, who planned to lead a 'silent' march of party workers to the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in Mumbai on Saturday, claimed that he had......

Union Budget: What the FM has in store for you

Stating that 'aam aadmi' is the focus of all our programmes and schemes, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee proposed the following in Union Budget 2009-10. Personal income tax exemption limit for......

'Your tears will break his heart'

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra celebrates husband Nick Jonas,......

The best Sholay character? VOTE!

Forty years ago August 13, Sholay was released. Which character impressed you most? Take this poll now! Ramesh Sippy's curry classic wouldn't have the same impact without its good, bad and ugly......

40 years of Sholay: Jai, Veeru, Basanti THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com celebrates 40 years of the beloved movie classic. 'Indian film history can be divided into Sholay BC and Sholay AD,' believes filmmaker Shekhar Kapur.The maker of Mr India isn't......

Aftab: I would love to play negative roles

After playing varied kind of roles from Masti to Kambakkht Ishq, Aftab Shivdasani will be seen portraying a different role in his upcoming film Acid Factory. Directed by Suparn Verma, the film......

Tendulkar's day out with kids at 'Seva Kutirs'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday visited a remote village Sewaniya in tribal heartland of Madhya Pradesh. Photograph courtesy: Sachin Tendulkar on Twitter Legendary Sachin Tendulkar on......

My Daughter Mithali Raj

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.''"I don't want you to project that you are a......

PIX: Tendulkar, Kambli seek Achrekar's blessings!

'A special afternoon with the person who taught us so much and made us who we are.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli with their former coach Ramakant Achrekar. All Photographs: Sahil Salvi......

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

IMAGE: Shahzar Rizvi celebrates after winning the silver medal. Photograph: ISSF/Twitter World record holder Shahzar Rizvi on Tuesday claimed India's first medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup......

The pride, the perfume and the perils of Virat Kohli

'He may be a scientist, a poet and a brat. And in addition to all this, Virat Kohli is also cricket's No 1 Rollerblade-Artist,' says Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Virat Kohli: Sheer majesty! Photograph:......