Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia on Wednesday said it would support Pakistan's bid to join BRICS as the two countries decided to further strengthen their ties by promoting bilateral trade and cultural links. IMAGE: Prime......

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

By proposing the addition of six permanent members to the UN Security Council this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the......

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students. IMAGE: A man......

Let someone else do it: Nitish aide K C Tyagi quits JD-U post

'I have been a spokesperson of the party for the last 41 years and now I think some other party member should take up my post,' Tyagi tells Rediff.com. IMAGE: Janata Dal-United leader K C Tyagi.......

Central govt employees' DA hiked to 50% of basic pay

The Centre on Thursday hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50 per cent of basic pay from the existing rate of 46 per cent effective from January 1 this year, benefitting over 1 crore employees and......

Have Zomato, Swiggy finally figured out the right recipe?

Something is cooking in on­line food delivery. After 15 years of grappling with the demands of the business — read cash burn — Guru­g­ram-based Zomato reported its first......

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.' IMAGE: 'He is the only male actor in the '80s who made dance and fights look real. Karate and disco matlab......

Can You Recognise These Actors?

IMAGE: Kamal Haasan returns as Veerasekaran Senapathy in Shankar's Indian 2. Isn't it cool is to see actors taking a route of total transformation to embody a character better? Certain films......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

Kya Kool Hai Hum Director Sangeeth Sivan Passes Away

IMAGE: Sangeeth Sivan's last post on Instagram was on April 28, and it read: 'Post in progress @tusshark89 @anands1810. #loadingahorrorcomedy #bollywood #films #moreupdatessoon #kapkapiii.' Seen......

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

IMAGE: Tabraiz Shamsi. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa's central contract pool to more actively pursue......

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.David strikes as Lille shock Real Madrid IMAGE: Lille's players celebrate winning their Champions League match against Real Madrid......

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the winner for Portugal against Scotland in the Nations League - League A - Group 1 match in......

Ronaldo goes way past Messi with 900th career goal

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal's second goal during the Nations League A Group 1 match against Croatia at Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, on Thursday. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters......

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

India's javelin-throwing star Sumit Antil reigned supreme once again, defending his gold at the Paris Paralympics with a mind-blowing record-breaking throw! In the men's javelin throw F64 final,......