The Western powers appear to regard Delhi as the most logical destination in the region in these extraordinary times -- as a counterpoint to the ascendance of political Islam and a rising red star over Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'
Who can resist good food? Not us for sure! In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)
Images from Day 2 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Thursday.
Rediff reader Shilpa Parasrampuria, 43, from Mumbai reveals how she lost 12 kilos in six months.
'Memories of a simple, yet amazing childhood, long lost, but never forgotten.' Vijay Menon takes us back to a time when overnight train journeys were the most exciting events of our lives.
Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.
'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'
'I see a lot of potential in new singers.' 'But the thing is, there is a lot of hard work.'
'He must have had a gala time playing that part.' 'When I got a chance to do that in Toofaan, I absolutely relished it.'
At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'
Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Sunday.
'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'
Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.
Modi: Journey of a Common Man is blatant propaganda, feels Utkarsh Mishra.
From the winking girl to the dancing amputee, these people won over the Internet and our collective hearts.
Want to excel in your career? Don't know how to get to the top? Bipasha Basu shares some tricks and tips.
Images from Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.
The Indian IT services sector is scrambling to retain talent since digitisation-led transformation has increased the demand for a digitally skilled workforce. As a result, the pull for jobs for tech professionals is also coming from non-IT sectors, leading to higher attrition among IT companies. The average number of tech jobs from non-IT sectors has seen a 41 per cent uptick in March-May'21 versus March-May'19, according to data from Naukri.com.
Rediff readers tell us what their mothers mean to them.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that Malik is being troubled because he spoke against the Union government and 'misuse' of central probe agencies.
'My father's dreams for me were connected to cricket.'
'I knew if I did well in cricket, his soul would rest in peace.'
With International Women's Day around the corner, the actor shares tips for the modern woman.
Thappad aspires to be Arth-worthy. Unfortunately, it doesn't make the cut, feels Rediff reader Sumeet Nadkarni.
Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.
The ex-PM urged the people to elect a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy and brings about inclusive growth for all.
Sodium is the most important parameter that people with hypertension should monitor.
India cricket captain Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actor Anuskha Sharma reacted strongly to former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer's claims that the national selectors were getting her 'cups of tea' during the World Cup in UK earlier this year.
Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of interaction and collaboration that offices are meant to inspire, wonders Ranjita Ganesan.
Since 2013, the 'Prison Inside Me' facility in northeast Hongcheon has hosted more than 2,000 inmates, many of them stressed office workers and students.
These images are the emotional booster that everybody needs in these difficult times! Free-to-use photography app Agora invited its userbase to participate in the #Spring2020 photo competition with their best shots of the season that breathes new life into the world. Agora's latest contest challenged photographers from all over the world to show what spring looks like in their corner of the planet. In total, 14,596 photographers participated in the #Spring2020 contest.
The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.
Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru shares her list of dreams for 2020.
One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.
'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
'Evidently, something has gone terribly wrong in the state of the Indian Union.' 'The rulers seem nervous that the pandemic is spinning out of control,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!
'Whatever scrapings are left is dished out to people like me.'
