Salman Bhaijaan and BJP's mobocracy

'Nationalism has been defined for us. It is what the BJP and Modi bhakts decide, not me, you or Salman Khan.' 'If you don't agree with their views, you are a Pakistani agent and an anti-national.......

Beef ban in Maharashtra to stay, but no action against violators, says Bombay HC

The Bombay high court on Wednesday declined to stay provisions of a recent Maharashtra law, which prohibits possession, transportation and consumption of meat of cow, bulls and bullocks even if......

Eating beef not a fundamental right: Maha govt tells HC

It is not a fundamental right of a citizen to eat beef and the state legislation can regulate consumption of flesh of animal s, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday told the Bombay high......

Time veggies joined the Indian non-veg mainstream!

'In a country like India, it is clear that respecting religions -- in politics or in the kitchen -- is disastrous,' says Amberish K Diwanji. The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Maharashtra......

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack. July 18, 2012, turned out to be a sad day for Hindi cinema and......

BackChat: Shut up and get out, Prem Panicker

I do agree whole heartedly with Puspak Sarkar, Faisal is indeed doing a good job for Rediff and you are not welcome back. We (as in readers of rediff columns ) do not need your caustic sarcasm and......