Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released......

Track Ghulam Nabi Azad's Political Timeline

A graphic account of how Ghulam Nabi Azad's 50-year association with the Indian National Congress unfolded. IMAGE: Ghulam Nabi Azad, who resigned from the Congress party on Friday, August 26,......

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Hemantkumar Shivsaran/Rediff.com compares the number of rallies held by top BJP leaders in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.  The word 'tsunami' got a new twist post the Gujarat assembly......

Mumbai: After the lockdown

Scenes from a deserted Mumbai, something that most of us have never seen. IMAGE: Marine Drive. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com   IMAGE: A seldom deserted Chhatrapati Shivaji......

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

'Finding it on screen because I am not getting it in real life.' IMAGE: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday at the TMMTMTTM launch event in Mumbai December 18, 2025. Photograph: Hemantkumar......

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

IMAGE: Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh at the Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha launch event in Mumbai, December 18, 2025. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Mrunal Thakur teams up with Telugu star Adivi......

Ikkis: 'You're Never Too Young To Change The World'

IMAGE: Simar Bhatia, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis tells the story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second......

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

IMAGE: Sunny Deol at the Border 2 launch event, December 16, 2025. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra --......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

'I've Always Been A Rider'

'I always liked riding, from cycle to motorcycle, I really enjoy it.' IMAGE: Salman Khan with his father Salim Khan, the legendary Bollywood writer. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram......

Want To See Sachin Bat Again?

'Walking back onto the field feels like coming home.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara unveil the trophy. Photographs: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff.com   Sachin Tendulkar is set to......