India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi. IMAGE: A view of the......

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages......

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

AMU, in its ethos, is increasingly becoming anything but a university. IMAGE: The Aligarh Muslim University. Photograph: PTI Photo Is the Aligarh Muslim University a divine university, wherein......

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an......

Why are our passports so shabby?

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi. Indian travellers to......

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

The Indian Institute of Science topped the HRD ministry's 2017 national rankings.In 2016, the IISc was ranked among the world's top 15 universities in the Times Higher Education University......

How to build a business in the Himalayas

The Alams saw the magical spot while on a drive to the hills.A few years later they set up home and a small hand woven shawl business, hiring local weavers, using local wool and natural colours......

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

Besides a minority stake, the UK and Welsh governments are considering additional grant funding The UK government on Thursday announced it is willing to acquire 25 per cent minority equity stake......

Why Bajirao Mastani has upset two families

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's passion project has faced many a hurdle.......

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Though the special check at New York's John Fitzgerald Kennedy airport was a clear case of racial profiling, award-winning Malayalam superstar Mammootty does not take it personally. Mammootty had......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Australia's human rights watchdog will conduct a review of the country's gymnastics program following complaints of physical......

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Araibi fled Bahrain in 2014 after being accused of vandalism. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters A refugee footballer who......

Why the World Athletics boss is under fire again...

‘I did not lobby anyone on behalf of the Eugene 2021 bid’ ‘It smells and it has to be investigated’ IMAGE: President of International Association of Athletics Federations......

'We will never be able to stop spot-fixing'

'There will always be one player who is prepared to corrupt the game because of greed,' Ed Hawkins tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian. Ed Hawkins is no stranger to match-fixing. The British......