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Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in London days before Oct 2

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in London's Tavistock Square was vandalised just days ahead of his birth anniversary on October 2. IMAGE: The bronze statue Gandhi was unveiled in 1968 at the square as......

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

In a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on its 100th anniversary, the Congress on Thursday cited excerpts from a book to claim that Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal......

MP principal shifted for forcing students to chant 'Allahu Akbar'

The in-charge principal of a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district was shunted out for allegedly pressuring students to raise the Islamic slogan 'Allahu Akbar' at a 'Gita Jayanti'......

Remembering the Mahatma: 12 Historic Memorials

Shivakumar in Delhi, Sidda awaits invite ahead of Dec 14 rally

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. IMAGE: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar visits Chief Minister......

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

'At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Stock markets will be driven by RBI's interest rate decision, tariff-related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors in this holiday-shortened week, analysts said.......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.''They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.' IMAGE: Pratik Gandhi and......

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.''He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.' Rediff Senior Contributor Aseem Chhabra speaks to Hansal Mehta,......

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

The Toronto International Film Festival has come a long way in the last 50 years -- from the time it was known as the Festival of Festivals to becoming the biggest film event of North America and......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

'They haven't asked for it yet. So, I won't be able to answer the question' IMAGE: India head coach Gautam Gambhir inspected the Eden pitch on Monday morning along with batting coach Sitanshu......