After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Turkey's decision to convert the sixth-century Chora Museum into a mosque has drawn criticism from various quarters. IMAGE: Turkish police officers stand guard on the top of the Kariye (Chora)......

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

'Indian secularism doesn't deserve a tombstone. It needs a new shrine,' argues Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi along with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak......

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a......

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

Unlike other SM sensations, 'Khan Sir' became a star with well-researched news-related videos, not 30-second inanities.Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tracks down the elusive coach to IAS aspirants.......

PIX: TV actress Krystle D'Souza's Turkey vacay

Ever enjoyed the beautiful sights and sounds of Turkey? Television actress Krystle D'Souza recently took a trip to this lovely locale and posted pictures on her Instagram feed. Let's take a tour of......

Aahana's awesome Turkish treat

Turkey and Rumi: What a holiday for the Lipstick In A Burkha actress. Shilpa Shetty spent some time with her family a Maldives. Jacqueline Fernandez holidayed in Bali. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu......