'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supremo Narendra D Modi with Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary, right, and other......

Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strike for Ladakh statehood, stir to continue

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday evening ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.......

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with......

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In 1960, when the film Dil Apna Aur......

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikita Dutta In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

'Future is here': Vishy lauds Gukesh

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X Indian teenager D Gukesh (17) has become the youngest player ever to challenge for the World Chess Championship title. He clinched victory in......

150 games and counting! Chhetri reflects on his epic journey

From Sukhwinder sir, I learned a lot as to what not to do on pitch: Sunil Chhetri Photograph: Kind courtesy AIFF Media Sunil Chhetri did not need anyone to tutor him on what he had to do on a......

Why Ranji Trophy hero Musheer isn't disappointed about missing IPL

IMAGE: Musheer Khan believes it was good that he got another year to prepare for IPL. Photograph: Mumbai Cricket Association An IPL contract might be on top of cricketers' bucket list, but......

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

'I batted with the motivation that he is watching today and I have to impress sir.' IMAGE: Mumbai's Musheer Khan celebrates his century against Vidarbha during the Ranji Trophy final at Wankhede......

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.......