Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

She wanted to sing till her last breath and she did. Almost. Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist......

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

The ethnic violence in Manipur that erupted on May 3 and has left over 160 dead has been largely fuelled by rumours and fake news, according to officials from various security agencies who have......

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.' IMAGE: Amritpal Singh (in orange shawl) surrounded by his followers. Photograph: PTI Photo "Almost half of......

Gujarat polls: Who will bag the all-important Dalit vote?

Dalit voters who constitute a significant chunk in 25 of the 182 assembly seats in Gujarat are likely to be split between the three key players in ensuing state elections, say political observers.......

Rupee slumps 26 paise to close at historic low of 71/USD

Forex dealers said besides robust month-end demand for the American currency from oil importers, dollar's strength against its rival currencies on expectations of rising interest rates amid......

Rupee slides 49 paise to end at record low of 70.59 against dollar

Dollar's strength against some currencies overseas and firming crude oil prices also put pressure on the rupee, dealers said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The rupee on Wednesday plunged to......

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

The project, anchored by National Highways Authority of India in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India, is gaining momentum, with big banks such as ICICI and non-bank entities......

Why notes ban is good news for people of this MP town

In the second of a four-part series, Shashikant Trivedi/Business Standard checks out the currency press in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, to find target-based allowances have increased the monthly salary......

Watch: How Dedh Ishqiya got its name

Why is Dedh Ishqiya so titled? Why is the sequel to the well-made Ishqiya not called Ishqiya 2, or something similar? The cast and crew -- from producer Ketan Maru, actors Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri......

Bachchan: Have small scene with Leonardo DiCaprio

Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby isAmitabh Bachchan's first Hollywood film, as well as his first 3D film. "Yes, the film is in 3D and is perhaps a first for many reasons, primarily because it's the......

Why Deepa Mehta may not call Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi is back to alluring television watchers, now that the sixth season of Bravo's hit food reality show Top Chef is on air. But while the model, chef and bestselling cookbook writer is......

Re-living the Komagata Maru tragedy

Deepa Mehta's forthcoming feature film, Komagata Maru, starring Akshay Kumar, will also star newcomer Vinay Virmani, 23. A graduate of theLee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute of New York,......

Padukone launches badminton coaching program in Mumbai

IMAGE: Prakash Padukone plays badminton on the revamped badminton courts at the NSCI in Mumbai on Tuesday. The legendary Prakash Padukone's sports management company, in partnership with the......