'We would have continued the protests till 2024'

While protesters wait for the farm laws to be repealed in Parliament, everyone at the Singhu border echoes one sentiment: That they will remember this one year spent in protest till their dying......

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

The contemporary problem with the BJP in Tamil Nadu is that it has been trying hard to package the DMK especially as anti-god and anti-Hinduism, and seeking it to link to Periyar and M Karunanidhi,......

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately......

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November. Taking to......

Kerala beckons tourists: We're open!

Kerala Tourism has drawn up God’s Own Country 2.0 and the department is going all out to repair the state’s image and infrastructure. Apart from being a damage control exercise, it is......

Can start-ups really impact the economy?

Let start-ups be start-ups until they become grown-ups, let young entrepreneurs be experimental and bold, let VCs do their job, but for God’s sake, the nation must prime the real grown-ups to......

Privatisation, India style

Over the years India’s governments have turned several public goods into private ones, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan. A friend of mine is appalled that the Modi government has asked private......

Kolkata flyover collapse: 'Act of God' plea lacks legal bite

Other than breach of contract, a case for criminal negligence can also be made out in such a situation An ‘Act of God’, force majeure in legal parlance, is a term for forces that......

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

International Yoga Day may be over but yoga remains an important part of Bollywood's daily life. Here's some yoga inspiration for you! Please click on the images for a closer look at the stars......

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

When it's Mother's Day, Bollywood stars can't resist showing off their mamas. Please click on the images for a look at the stars and their moms.   IMAGE: Bhumi Pednekar warmly hugs......

'You had a truly special gift'

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com pays tribute to his school mate, Talat Jani, the man behind quite a few episodes of Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...    Photograph: Talat Jani/......

'I am not bothered about box office collections'

'I don't know how many people will watch Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. But even if five per cent can set up toilets, I will feel my film is successful.' 'I am more concerned about the eye-balls the film......

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash IMAGE: Pakistan will start as underdogs in the match against India at the ICC World Cup 2023 at......

From Dharavi to WPL: Simran's incredible journey!

IMAGE: UP Warriorz Simran Shaikh has become a regular in the UP Warriorz playing XI in the inaugural season of the WPL. Photograph: BCCI The inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League......

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

'Kohli is the most complete Indian batsman of my time. Only the greatest of champions has the courage and the intelligence to transport their imagination beyond the mortal plane. Kohli has that.......

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

IMAGE: Diego Maradona scores the infamous 'Hand of God' goal past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, on June 22,......

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

IMAGE: BCCI president and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly with Diego Maradona in Kolkata in 2017. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sourav Ganguly/Twitter Argentine soccer legend Diego......