Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he did not authorise the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in schools, saying there should be no outside dictation......

Kerala school teacher gets life term for raping 10-year-old student

A court on Saturday sentenced a school teacher, who was also a Bharatiya Janata Party activist, to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl at Palathayi in Kerala's northern district Kannur.......

Kerala school declares holiday amid hijab row

A private school run by a Christian management in Palluruthy in Kochi was compelled to declare a two-day holiday on Monday following an escalation of a dispute with the parents of an......

Kerala student asked to remove hijab quits school

Parents of a student prevented from wearing hijab in a Church-run school in Kochi have decided to transfer her elsewhere citing 'stress', while the institution welcomed her to continue pursuing......

Neville Tata Steps Out Of Shadow

As the business head of Trent Hypermarket, Neville ensures that customers receive high-quality products that adhere to Tata standards. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   One can often find......

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......

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.' Photograph:......

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Meena Kumari in Baharon Ki Manzil.......

'In A Relationship, We Must Help Each Other Grow'

'I enjoy making gestures, big or small, based on what makes my partner and me feel comfortable.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stage 5......

Beckham Goes Back To School In Vizag

Photographs and Video: David Beckham/Instagram   David Beckham surprised everyone by turning up at a girls' school in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.The former England football captain and UNICEF......

Youngest chess star ever? India's 3-year-old makes history

IMAGE: Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, India’s 3-year-old chess prodigy sets a new world record. India's Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE......

'You cannot...' Sachin's blunt advice to young players

'To move forward you need hard work, you need planning, you need to be able to execute that, you need the right guidance, (and) discipline.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Dr. Anjali......

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a......

'Nothing new': SA captain Bavuma unfazed by Kohli-Rohit

'We have been on the bad end of it but we have also had good times against them.' IMAGE: A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for......