Despite being set in different yugas, there are characters who appear in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Rediff reader Thomas GK who recently travelled to Gavi, an eco-forest in Kerala with his family shares his experience.
Gazan youth to become part of a group called the "Vanguard of Liberation".
The government's negligence towards this 'treasure house of knowledge' can be seen from the fact that monkeys roam about freely in the reading rooms, disturbing the calm of the library, as well as putting the lives of the readers in danger, writes Sajad Ahmad Dar.
A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.
Black players could boycott the 2018 World Cup in Russia if the country does not tackle racism in the stands, ManchesterCity's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was quoted as saying on Friday.
Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
When Athens needed a logo for 2004 they surprised no-one by choosing an impressionistic sketch of that old classic, the olive wreath.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Aditi Rao Hydari reveals her affinity for saris in an interview with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.
Vibhishan was a seeker of justice who risked it all to be on the side of truth, says Sudhir Bisht.
Celebrations in Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapattinam, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, have devotees visit the temple in an avatar of their choice. They could be dressed as kings or beggars, monkeys or demons, but the more popular is different forms of the Devi.
Bal Thackeray became a cult in his lifetime. Does Thackeray show this picture of him? Yes, it does, feels Utkarsh Mishra.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.
This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images that show it's an odd, crazy world we live in.
Rajeev Srinivasan on why there is the strong possibility that this whole thing is an elaborate charade and how the mainstream might have just played into Trump's showman hands.
A meal in a jar is not only a culinary fad, but also a practical way of ensuring the right portion to eat
Zoo director Vladimir Gerasimov believes Cleopatra might have a little better understanding of soccer than other animals.
The class 5 student had gone missing while on his way to school in the state capital on August 14.
The sprawling Ashram founded by arrested self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raula in Odisha's Kendrapara district was officially evaluated at Rs 4.48 crore.
So what's all this talk about the Yeti? Does it really exist?
Celebs caught candid in Madrid!
Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football.
Paloma Sharma asked some of the cosplayers of Mumbai Comic Con to tell us what they did when they weren't dressed up in costumes.
With over six million followers on her Instagram page, Alexis Ren, 19 is the girl of the moment.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
'Governments forget that no matter how cunning they are, eventually they cannot ride on anarchy,' says Shuma Raha.
Former Australia wicketkeeper and legendary cricketer Adam Gilchrist has said that India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions in his new book.
Plans a high-voltage relaunch of Note7, multi-media campaign before new iPhone launch
Will Priyanka contest against Modi in Varanasi? Will Rahul also contest from Karnataka? Rasheed Kidwai -- Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party's biographer -- reveals what is churning in the Congress.
He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.
There's much to learn and love about the newest Kung Fu Panda movie and its fabulous, floundering, furry hero, feels Sukanya Verma.
Get your selfie sticks out, because believe it or not, there's now a museum of selfies!
