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Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Renowned women's rights activist Ela Bhatt, the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association), died in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related issues, her associates said. Bhatt, 89,......

Let's resist forces of division, hatred: Mahatma's granddaughter

Hatred, animosity and violence are not part of any religious teachings and those who promote them in the name of religion are misinterpreting their faiths for mischievous reasons and should be......

'We Fear People May Be Trapped In Collapsed Buildings'

Relief and rescue operations continue in Wayanad's Chooralmala after massive landslides wreaked havoc in the area as houses and roads were damaged, trees uprooted and water bodies swelled. "We......

President confers Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Ela Bhatt

Noted social worker Ela Ramesh Bhatt was on Monday conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development by President Pranab Mukherjee. Bhatt, the founder of Self-Employed......

Why Hillary Clinton visited Ahmedabad

Hillary Clinton has long been an admirer of Ela Bhatt, the renowned Gandhian and founder of the Self-Empowered Women's Association, who passed into the ages last year. Hillary traveled to Ahmedabad......

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

India's first escalator, its shortest elevator, a terror attack, a rescue operation -- the building's seen a lot. IMAGE: The Air India building at Nariman Point, south Mumbai Photograph: The late......

ECB agrees to extra emergency funding for Greek banks

Conditions are fit for a raise in Emergency Liquidity Assistance Greek banks will be allowed to draw down more emergency funding, the European Central Bank decided on Thursday, increasing it by......

UK's banks have Brexit shock absorbers

A 2008-style bank run seems unlikely, but if it did happen, the sector is much better prepared, says George Hay. IMAGE: People hold signs in Trafalgar Square during a 'Yes to Europe' rally for......

Why are More Women Jobless?

Indian women have education, inspiration and perspiration -- but not enough employment, points out Mahesh Vyas. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The world celebrated International......

Merrill Lynch to auction Indian art

Merrill Lynch will auction 40 lots of exclusive Indian artwork on October 5 at Mall Galleries in London. In one of the largest initiatives by a non-auction house to cash in on the growing......

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.' IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dia Mirza/Instagram It's been 25 years......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Richa glams up for a calendar shoot, and she sure looks HOT! Richa Chadda dresses up as Malayalam cinema's raunchy yesteryear actress Shakeela in an upcoming biopic, directed by Indrajit Lankesh,......

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.''It's time to move on.''How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?' IMAGE: Aditya......

Does Rani beat Katrina on the ramp? Vote!

Trust Salman Khan to do something most people wouldn't be able to pull off. The actor managed to bring to the stage some of the hottest women in Bollywood -- all at the same time! The women......

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

IMAGE: Coming to the Asian Games to learn, 19-year-old Ramita Jindal enjoyed a strong run in the mega event. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ramita Jindal/Instagram Eating 'tasteless' supplements,......

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

IMAGE: After winning gold the previous day, Divyansh Singh Panwar lost the 10m air rifle mixed team bronze to the South Korean team at the same venue. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters......

Dunga shows he has the coach's knack

Dunga's appointment as Brazil coach after last year's World Cup was greeted with scepticism by many because he had no previous experience. Less than one year later, however, the captain of Brazil's......

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

IMAGE: Shooter Gagan Narang in pensive mood. Photograph: PTI Photos The unassuming Gagan Narang, on Wednesday, put down the prospects of a fifth Olympic appearance to a 'miracle', one that......

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