BJD sticks to stand, to back Sangma as Prez candidate

With P A Sangma insisting on contesting the Presidential poll, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha, which was the first to moot his name, on Saturday said there was no change in its decision to......

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.Photographs and videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: The incomparable Godfather Of Indian Jazz, Louis Banks, full......

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, reports Prakash Bhandari. Photograph: Fox Photos/Getty Images Mohandas......

Jamil Ahmad wins Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Jamil Ahmad has won the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2011 for his book The Wandering Falcon. The Wandering Falcon had very strong competition from the other five titles on the shortlist,......

World's 10 attractive BPO destinations

India has been ranked as the world's biggest outsourcing destination in terms of financial attractiveness and business environment. Image: India is the top BPO hotspot. Photograph: Reuters......

Govt taking measures to improve water quality

The government on Tuesday said it had taken several long and short-term solutions to improve the quality of drinking water in the country and conceded that a United Nations report placed India at a......

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The title might give the idea that......

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav get into the nutty mode easily and carry off the dark comedy without overacting, while Dulquer Salmaan looks bored, observes Deepa Gahlot. The cars are Ambassadors......

The Gone Game 2 Review

The Gone Game Season 2 is a lesson in how not to mess up the memory of a good show with pointless extensions, asserts Deepa Gahlot. Made at the height of the pandemic, there was an element of......

PIX: Mandana glams up for a red carpet

The digital platform Zee5 completed two years, and threw an anniversary party for its stars. Here's a look at the gorgeous set of celebrities on the red carpet:   Mandana Karimi.  ......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Saurashtra's wicket-keeper batsman Sheldon Jackson scored 61 runs against Mumbai in Rajkot on Saturday. Photograph: Sheldon......

Bhullar named best pro at India Golf Awards

Ace golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar has won the best pro award at the Take Solutions India Golf Awards held recently at a city hotel in Gurgaon. Apart from Bhullar, in-form Anirban Lahiri won the Audi......