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Rare records missing from National Archives

Rare government records pertaining to events leading to abolition of privileges of erstwhile rulers of Indian states appear to be missing from the National Archives. Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh......

Sonia Gandhi will look into matter: Govt on Nehru document return

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday urged former Congress president Sonia Gandhi to return the correspondence and documents of the first prime minister......

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

He chose what was best for India, not for himself.Few can deny that when god took Shastri away so soon, they did India an injustice, points out Harishchandra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Lal Bahadur......

Pakistan's nuclear proliferation scared US, Russia: Report

Newly declassified documents from the United States National Security Archive have revealed that Pakistan's nuclear proliferation was a significant concern for both the US and Russia, with leaders......

Govt slams Sonia Gandhi over 'Nehru papers', seeks return to PMML

The government on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for keeping "51 cartons of Jawaharlal Nehru papers" and sought their return to Prime Ministers' Museum and Library so that scholars......

Solve US Tariff Issue Soon, Stalin Requests Modi

'This has translated into a combined daily loss of 60 crore in revenues for exporters in Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode and Karur districts, pushing many small and medium enterprises to the brink of......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

Ambani family wealth is double that of Adani's at Rs 28 lakh cr: Report

The Ambani family, headed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, possesses a wealth of Rs 28 lakh crore, more than double that of the Adani family at Rs 14.01 lakh crore, a report said on Tuesday.......

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

The growing rift between MSIL and rival automakers has complicated the government’s efforts to finalise the CAFE norms. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational......

High equality ranking for India masks deeper gaps, say economists

A recent World Bank report placing India among the most equal countries globally may present a limited view of inequality, with economists suggesting that broader data sets could tell a different......

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the ministry of external affairs raised strong objections. The ministry even warned of legal action, saying the......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

'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......

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho.......

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. Rahul Dholakia, who bagged......

'Who are we punishing: a nation, an individual, his religion?'

'And what if the Bangladeshi player in question had been @LittonOfficial or @soumyasarkar_06?' IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders acquired left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore (Rs 92......

Gold favourite Toor leads Indian challenge in Tianjin

IMAGE: Tajinderpal Toor to spearhead India at Asian Indoor meet. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives from the Rediff archives Two-time Asian Games gold medallist......

Indian men boxers get new coach

IMAGE: C A Kuttappa is no stranger to the role, having previously served as the men's head coach during both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives Dronacharya awardee......

Pakistan part ways with another Test coach

IMAGE: Former Test all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, who has taken up different positions in the national team in the last few years, had a two-year contract running with the Board. Photograph: Francois......

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

IMAGE: The highlight of India's middle distance runner Jinson Johnson's career is the gold medal win in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......