Union Minister of Water Resources and Minority Affairs Salman Khursheed, who is one of the major interlocutors from the government side in the Lokpal deliberations, answers readers' queries on Rediff Chat
Check out which of the younger crop of celebs has made it to the list this year.
A monster solar storm of charged particles that erupted two days ago on Thursday hit the Earth, which could disrupt power grids, satellite navigation and flights.
Here we present five Indian cities that are witnessing growth in job opportunities and five that are not.
Phil Mickelson totally upstaged playing partner Tiger Woods while charging past overnight leader Charlie Wi to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in spectacular fashion by two shots on Sunday.
'It's good to see Johnny Depp and Jude Law in J K Rowling's magical world,' says Namrata Thakker.
We bring you a collection of some of the odd moments from around the world in recent weeks.
A team of divers has had a close encounter with one of the biggest great white sharks on record -- and lived to tell the tale.
One sees a lot more of the aliens in this edition though not necessarily in a good way, wites Sukanya Verma.
Once the turf of GenY, online social networks in India have now become powerful recruiting and job-seeking tools.
Hollywood actresses who look hotter as they enter their 40s.
The film Dark Shadows also stars Helena Bonham Carter and Michelle Pfeiffer.
'Del Toro hits a cinematic nerve in capturing an enduring love for the oddball, the beauty in the bizarre and, most importantly, reminding what it's like to have what one wished for since a kid -- a happy ending,' says Sukanya Verma.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
What was Bollywood up to on Maharashtra Day?
A video captured in Fairbanks, Alaska, showing a strange "thing" swimming in the Chena River, has set the Internet on fire.
Religious leaders from various faiths assembled on Thursday for a prayer meeting to express support for and solidarity with a 71-year-old nun whose gang-rape at a convent school in West Bengal's Ranaghat sent ripples across the country.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday sent out a strong message to Pakistan, urging the neighbouring nation to recognise the "monster of terrorism" which it had unleashed at one time.
Are there ways in which office stress can be managed better? Let us explore.
This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.
In spite of being plagued by a variety of insurgencies over six decades, India has resolutely stuck to a counterinsurgency paradigm of proportionate force. We should stick with it, and not call in the heavy artillery or warplanes, says former IAF fighter pilot M P Anil Kumar.
Gamers are losing sleep because of the craze of catching Pokemons.
In a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga said the Indian board's financial might has turned the ICC into a 'toothless tiger' and called the IPL a 'monster' that will destroy international cricket.
More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.
Yoginder Sikand shares memories of his trip to Gurez
Tactical change helps Halep to French Open semis
Divya Swami Attri loves shopping. But has she become a shopaholic she asks herself.
'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.
Chinese officials has found that the monster 'straddle bus', a newly developed design of a vehicle which can ply over the road leaving enough space for a two-lane traffic underneath, has proved to be workable, its designer said.
Scientist J R Kayal explains the why the monster quake that hit Japan caused such havoc and why it gave rise to a tsunami that compounded the misery.
Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande cheer for Ireland and look forward to the India-Ireland match.
Under flak, Munde said the video clip, in which he was purportedly heard making the comments against Pankaja, was edited and fake. He claimed that his remarks were "distorted" to project him as a "villain" by his rivals to win elections.
The year saw not just the launch of premium commuters but also brought out some of the most powerful machines Indians have ever seen on their roads. Here's a sneak-peek into what these monsters are all about.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!
The United States is persuading Islamabad that it faces a greater threat from terrorist groups which it had earlier nurtured than from India, a well known American expert on South Asia has said.
The Silence's message is so overpowering, so overwhelming that a stellar cast, with all its charisma, aura and star power, pales in comparison to the subject at hand.
Is the consumption of energy drinks harmful? We examine the pros and cons of this growing trend among youngsters.
Bryan said he had not advised Murray either way but hoped he would get the surgery to at least improve his quality of life.
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