How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

The maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it......

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who chiselled the 'Ram Lalla' idol consecrated in the newly constructed temple in Ayodhya, on Monday, says he considers himself the luckiest person on the earth......

Ayodhya residents await their 'tryst with divinity'

"I did not want to take the photograph of Lord Ram but etch his image in my heart instead," said Amit Pathak, a resident of Tulsinagar in Ayodhya, a day ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at......

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin has a procedural problem.Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from Governor R N Ravi.Stalin does not want to interact with this governor as far as......

The year in four faces

Urjit Patel, Binny Bansal, Nirav Modi and Rahul Gandhi personify the big trends that defined 2018. Well, almost... says Shailesh Dobhal. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Two thousand eighteen......

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global......

Why Aditya Puri is one of the world's top CEOs

On Sunday, PTI reported: HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri's name has featured in the list of the world's 30 best CEOs, published by the American financial magazine Barron's.'Puri, 66, has......

Madhuri, Ranbir, Alia Arrive In Ayodhya

IMAGE: Mahaveer Jain with wife Neetu, Madhuri Dixit, Dr Sriram Nene, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty and Rajkumari Hirani. Photograph: ANI......

The Eternal Dream Girl At 75

On Hema Malini's 75th birthday, the star MP and her daughters -- Esha and Ahana Deol -- hosted a birthday bash in Mumbai, and invited friends from the industry for a musical night. Hitesh......

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.''As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jim......

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

IMAGE: Nitin Chandrakant Desai, right, with Hema Malini. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hema Malini/Twitter Film personalities on Wednesday condoled the demise of celebrated art director Nitin Desai,......

WPL Photos: UP Warriorz hand Mumbai Indians first loss

Images from the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz WPL match at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Sophie Ecclestone led the attack with the ball at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.......

World No 1 shuttler Momota is COVID-19 positive

IMAGE: Kento Momota, 26, was looking to make his international comeback in Bangkok after almost a year out following a car crash that left him with serious injuries. Photograph: Robertus......

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

August 4, 1976 was a landmark day in the history of women's cricket. It was on this day that Lord's hosted the first-ever women's international game -- a 60 overs One-Day International match......

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

‘This happened in the interest of the other 500 athletes from 61 countries participating in the other events who are already in India for their competition’ IMAGE: Image used for......