'Whenever present-day politics do get involved, history sinks to the level of a morality play, with advocates for this or that cause seeking to praise their heroes or condemn their villains.'
A controversy has erupted after an NCERT Class 8 textbook depicted present-day Rajasthan as part of the Maratha Empire, drawing criticism from royal families and political leaders who call the depiction factually incorrect and misleading.
Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.
Sandeep Singh's directorial debut Safed saw a beautiful musical night, featuring performances from Sonu Nigam and Rekha Bhardwaj among others.
An installation with pictures of hostages abducted by Hamas in Tel Aviv.
Scenes of death and survival in the cities of Gaza and Israel.
Who won what at the Star Parivaar Awards?
After the lull in January and February when only a handful of movies hit the screens, it's going to be a rather crowded March in the theatres.
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, US President Joe Biden visited Tel Aviv to express support for Israel in public and persuade Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet in private to allow humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.
French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.
Telugu star Varun Tej's first pan-India film Operation Valentine will release on March 1.
25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.
Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.
Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.
While Wanted scores, Dil Bole Hadippa disappoints.
Looks like Harris Jeyaraj is caught in a recycling rut as this Tamil album has nothing new to offer.
Reader Sampathkumar Raghava sent us this picture.
Amma Rajashekar's second film is ready for release on December 14.
World number six Andy Roddick has pulled out of next week's French Open due to a problem with his back, his brother John Roddick said on Monday at the World Team Cup in Duesseldorf.
He is one of the four ministers accused of corruption by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare.
Bengal were well-placed on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final, scoring 121 for 4 after Karnataka were dismissed for 89 in the first innings.
Clarks Shoes, UK's largest brand, has tied up with lifestyle retail company Lifestyle Asia in India.
The institute says more seats are putting a strain on its resources.
Pressured to get married at 14, Gunjan Raghav turned to modelling.
The Congress leader, responsible for the party's victory in the recent bypolls, has slogged it out, meeting people, establishing contact and listening, all the time, to people.
There's something quite serene about an endless stretch of barren land discovers Abhishek Mande Bhot/Rediff.com
With the announcement of list of candidates for the December 1 assembly elections, rebellion is out in the open among Bharatiya Janata Party rank and file in Rajasthan's Hadoti region, once a stronghold of the opposition party.
With Thursday's win, the Congress's strength in the Lok Sabha has gone up to 48.
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With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.
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