A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

Glorification of violence: India slams Canada over Khalistani float in parade

India Tuesday hit out at Canada for providing "safe haven" and political space to "secessionist" elements, in a sharp reaction to pro-Khalistan elements displaying an effigy of the Indian prime......

Blue corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said a Blue Corner notice has been issued and Interpol's help is being taken to bring National Democratic Alliance's Hassan Lok Sabha candidate......

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

As Kshatriyas continue to protest against Union minister Parshottam Rupala over his remarks on erstwhile ‘maharajas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the scion of the Jamnagar......

Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

Japanese agri-equipment firm Kubota is taking cues from Suzuki Motor's strategy to establish India as its global production hub, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Photograph: Kind courtesy,......

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

Countries that raised concerns about the quality of Indian spices have called for urgent attention and action, Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday.......

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

MDH Spices has denied allegations that its products have traces of cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide (ETO), calling them “untrue” and “lacking any substantiating......

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has commissioned a quality check on MDH and Everest products. Photograph: MDH/Facebook This follows complaints that several popular spice......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers......

Akshay's Many, MANY Partners-In-Crime

Everybody remembers Akshay Kumar's scorching pairing with Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon and Ayesha Jhulka. But the Khiladi's chemistry with his male costars is equally fun. Look at his whopping......

'To get so much love from all over India...'

'Manjummel Boys is way beyond my control now.' Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram S Poduval can't believe what has happened to his sophomore film. "I am not used to this. I am getting a lot of......

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

IMAGE: The legendary Brian Lara opened up about his love for India. Photograph: BCCI A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable......

Chess: International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

Photograph: Nitin Narang/X International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has passed away. He was 66. Koshy leaves behind two sons and his wife. Koshy had......

Yuvraj wants to see Rohit lift T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma takes good decisions under pressure, his presence will be key in T20 WC: Yuvraj Singh IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh feels India needs someone with Rohit Sharma's expertise to lead the Indian......

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54. IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders star Sunil Narine on the attack during the IPL 2024 game......

'I guess the carrot's there, but...' Marsh on Australia chasing a treble

IMAGE: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh believes it’s important to keep everyone relaxed heading into the big tournament. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The honour of captaining Australia......