Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947.But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent......

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, a helicopter pilot of the Indian Air Force, who led its contingent during the Bastille Day Parade in France, says the historic Arc de Triomphe -- a monumental arch --......

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......

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

The Mughal Garden in Delhi University's North Campus has been renamed as Gautam Buddha Centenary Garden, an official said on Monday. IMAGE: Mughal Garden in Delhi University's North Campus has......

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards. Lutyens’ Delhi’s 52-year-old luxury hotel, The......

Sahara averts foreclosure auction of US hotel properties

The company has been given time till June by mortgage holders Reuben Brothers In a major relief, Sahara Group has got time till June to avoid any foreclosure auction of its two marquee hotel......

Sahara's Plaza, Dream Downtown hotels in US up for sale?

While there was no official word from Saharas, reports said that the two hotels can fetch up to $1 billion. Image: Reports said that the two hotels can fetch up to $1 billion. Photograph: Reuters......

Why a Modi bhakt decided to play Manmohan Singh

'People have a certain perception about my political leanings -- and rightly so.''But I am an actor first, and then an activist.''And I am not an accidental actor.''There was no way I was going to......

Spotted: Suniel Shetty at Newark

Rediff reader Edwin K met Suniel Shetty at the Newark Liberty International Airport, and sent us a picture. Click here to see other stars spotted!   If you encounter/meet/see film or......

Review: Captain America: Civil War is the stuff of comic-book dreams

A Marvel film so good it makes all the others feel like a prologue, gushes Raja Sen. (Also, stay for the two end-credit scenes.)  “War, what is it good for?”  Despite the......

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/X (formerly Twitter) A moment of sheer brilliance from Dimitri Petratos proved decisive as 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in a......

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

From Rohan Kanhai the swashbuckler to Alvin Kallicharan to Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Ramnaresh Sarwan to Sunil Narine, Indian origin cricketers from the Caribbean have often been the toast of the......

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

IMAGE: Ousmane Dembele has not played for Barcelona since January 12 after failing to renew his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season. Photograph: Twitter Barcelona manager......

U19 WC: Afghanistan seek history against England

Afghanistan win in quarters Photograph: Kind courtesy Afghanistan Cricket Board/Twitter Their late arrival in the Caribbean had forced the ICC to rework the fixtures of their group matches......

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

IMAGE: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, left, celebrates his half-century with Harnoor Singh in the opening match against Ireland. Photograph: ICC Rattled by multiple COVID-19 cases but through to the......