Farmers' Feb 6 'chakka jam' won't take place in Delhi: Tikait

Going firm on their demand for repeal of the new agri laws, hundreds of farmers spent another night in the cold and withstood spells of drizzle on Thursday at Ghazipur, their heavily-secured......

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

Dr Kakodkar's strategic stubbornness ultimately got India what it wanted though the negotiations with the US went to the wire, notes Shivanand Kanavi. IMAGE: Then India's Atomic Energy Commission......

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at critics who argue that the mention of words 'Om' and 'cow' takes India centuries back, saying they are hell-bent on damaging the country. The......

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

The festival is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days. But for the thousands who get lost among the crowds, help is at hand......

Invest smart and be rich! Here's how

Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented his Budget on February 28.What impact will it have on your financial planning?Will you be able to save more money now or will your expenses go up?Under the......

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

Rediff.com columnist M R Venkatesh is a qualified chartered accountant.He is an expert on business concerns relating to economic policies, international trade and business strategies.M R Venkatesh......

Saregama to exit film production

India's oldest music company, Saregama India, is gearing up to rebrand itself.Through a more digital focus, an aggressive entry into television soap operas and an exit from the "not so lucrative"......

How much tax can you save now?

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has enhanced the Income Tax slabs. The Union Budget 2011-12 has proposed some tax relief for individuals, but there are quite a few things that still are a bit......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Zeenat Aman Wants You To Meme Her!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Zeenat Aman is in the mood for fun. She loves Gen Z's meme culture, and wants to try her hand at it. In a recent post, she shares a throwback B&W......

The Big Bollywood Movie Challenge

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's quiz time, folks! Grab your fastest fingers first and click to choose the right Bollywood movie from the options......

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, who would have turned 99 today, September 26. IMAGE: Dev Anand. This feature was first posted on Rediff.com on April 4,......

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

'I love commentating for a reason that not many will admit.''Yes, it gives me financial security; yes, it lets me stay in touch with the game; but importantly, it gives me visibility.''In a way,......