In India elections are never fought in a straight line.It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too.Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.......
King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......
January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......
January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......
The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small......
Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt. IMAGE: Tram at Esplanade depot in Kolkata. All photographs: Hitesh......
vTata Steel has a very British problem. The performance of Europe dragged the steel major’s October-December (Q3FY23) performance with the UK business accounting for a major part of the......
The buzz in the IPO market continues with four companies launching their initial share sales this week to raise over Rs 14,628 crore collectively. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This......
'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in the song I Am A Disco Dancer from the film Disco Dancer.......
'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.' IMAGE: Director B Subhash with Mithun Chakraborty. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bappi Lahiri/Instagram They were the hit jodi of the......
Bappi Lahiri was more than a musician. He was an emotion. The oomph in his score was as seamless as its soul and melody. He didn't just create fine tunes; he took the listener on a journey.......
Everything is fair in love and war. As the ongoing tension between India and China intensifies, reports of the Chinese army's attempts to distract Indian soldiers by playing loud Punjabi music......
IMAGE: The Australia batter, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction, in December last year. Photograph: Gareth......
IMAGE: Jofra Archer has not played for England in any format since March 2023 because of an elbow injury. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England pace bowler Jofra Archer could play in this......
IMAGE: Reece Topley became the latest top star to withdraw from the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Several high-profile international cricketers......
IMAGE: Harry Brook is set to miss the India series due to personal reasons. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Middle-order batter Dan Lawrence will replace Harry Brook in the England squad for the......
Kieron Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 World Cup Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Indians/Instagram Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard will join England's......