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PIX: Monorail train tilts in Mumbai during test run

A coach of a monorail train suffered severe damage after it apparently hit a beam during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, with officials saying that there were no......

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge......

Maratha quota talks fail, Jarange targets Fadnavis again

No headway appeared in sight as the talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government-appointed delegation ended inconclusively in Mumbai on Saturday. IMAGE: Maratha......

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.' IMAGE: Anjuman-E-Islam was established in 1874 by a group of......

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In the leafy lanes of Golf Links, one of......

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22......

New Hyundai Venue Caters To New Age SUV Buyers

However, with competition catching up, is the new Venue up to the challenge of fending off its rivals? Photographs: Somnath Chatterjee Hyundai calls the new Venue a 'tech-mobile' and that is the......

Kali Choudhury: From Hemet To Hollywood Park

A visionary entrepreneur migrated to the United States with almost nothing and built his estate in Hemet before turning his focus to Inglewood. IMAGE: A view of the under construction Kali Hotel......

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's new Victoris. All photographs:......

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink has received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India, a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial......

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.' IMAGE: Tom......

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anuparna Roy/Instagram Anuparna Roy, who received the Best Director award......

'You Walk In With Your Swag, Charm And just SRK-ness'

Karan Johar had an extra special Friendship Day. His friends Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji won their first ever National Awards (Jawan and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway respectively). Photograph:......

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Goutam Ghose Goutam Ghose is one of India's most celebrated contemporary film-makers. He has bagged multiple National Film......

When Vinay Pathak Fell In Love With Amruta

IMAGE: Amruta Subhash and Vinay Pathak. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff There's a certain charm to actors who appear in real life what they portray on screen. Like Amruta Subhash and Vinay......

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

'I want to thank the crowd for its support. Whatever I have learnt is from our coach PR Sreejesh.' IMAGE: Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh celebrates with teammates after India's win over Belgium in......

Does Ziva Dhoni Want To Be A Cricketer?

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni with daughter Ziva. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ziva Dhoni/Instagram Mahendra Singh Dhoni's daughter Ziva is winning hearts again. The 10 year old, who accompanied her......

LaLiga: Leaders Real Madrid drop points

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is flanked by Rayo Vallecano players during their LaLiga match on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw away at......

Pratika Rolls In To Celebrate India's Triumph!

'I couldn’t fight on the field, but my heart never left the game. Every cheer, every tear was mine too.' IMAGE: Pratika Rawal celebrates with teammates India's triumph in the ODI Women's World......

'Future India captain': Ganguly's big praise for Richa

We'll one day say 'Richa - India captain': wishes Ganguly as Bengal celebrates its only Cup winner IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitates Richa Ghosh, who is from West......