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Woman held for thrashing 87-year-old father-in-law in Mangaluru

In a case of display of brutality, a purported video which captured a daughter-in-law brutally beating her octogenarian father-in-law with a steel walking stick has sent shockwaves across social......

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.' IMAGE: A Tiranga walkathon on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai, August 14, 2023.......

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian.I steeled myself for the axe......

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist. There are some absolute crackers to make you smile! Among the top finalists, there is a cat......

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.' IMAGE: Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Mallikarjun Kharge with......

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

The 2-door vehicle may find its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera. In foreign markets such as the United States, two-door......

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Baskar Babu Ramachandran, managing director and......

A better world after Covid?

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Most of us, unless we are professional......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

Step Inside Janhvi Kapoor's Home

Janhvi Kapoor opens the doors of her beautiful home in Mumbai, and takes us around. Her dad Boney Kapoor joins her, and they reveal how every corner is deeply influenced by her late mom Sridevi.......

Rocky Aur Rani: Why Jaya Was Uncomfortable

Jaya Bachchan has been a Dharmendra fan ever since she can remember. In a past conversation she had told Subhash K Jha, "I was praised for my first film Guddi, but I had to do no acting. I was......

'At my age, I'm still doing such wonderful work'

'The Sholay outdoors were like picnics.''I got the same feeling while doing Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh and Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. In a few days,......

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

It was an emotional night at the Grammys. While Harry Styles got emotional when he took home the Album Of The Year award, Adele could not hold back her tears even though her boyfriend Rich Paul had......

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Sania Mirza's home whispers tales of love and memories... IMAGE: Sania Mirza's green-style living room. Sania Mirza opens the doors to her stunning home, offering a glimpse into the love and......

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

IMAGE: England's Jack Grealish and Phil Foden during training at the World Cup in Qatar. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters England could not have done a better job of lowering expectations than by......

Broad on how to get success against Australia in Ashes

IMAGE: The tour later this year will be Stuart Broad's fourth Ashes trip to Australia and barring the success of 2010-11 series, the 35-year-old fast bowler has not got many happy memories.......

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

The English media praised manager Gareth Southgate, who has carried the pain of his penalty shoot-out miss at the semi-finals of Euro 96 and often been criticised for his tactics.   IMAGE:......

James Anderson is getting better with age...

IMAGE: England pacer James Anderson celebrates. Photograph: BCCI England’s veteran fast bowler James Anderson is being credited with bowling one of the greatest overs in......

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