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Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Keragodu village in Mandya of Karnataka faced tense moments on Sunday after the authorities removed a 'Hanuma dwaja', a saffron flag bearing lord Hanuman's portrait, from a 108-ft tall flag post.......

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said it marked the advent of a new era. Lakhs of people watched the 'pran......

Ram Lalla sculptor from Mysuru braved eye injury for perfect idol

Scupltor Arun Yogiraj, whose chiselled 'Ram Lalla' will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, braved pain in the eye due to an injury and spent sleepless nights......

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

The run-up to the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22 began on Tuesday with a series of rituals, led by a member of the temple trust and his wife. IMAGE: A 'golden door' Is......

Decoding India's Dress Code

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The man looked at me with a puzzled face when I greeted him. He and I have known each......

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been......

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

The contract is important because the future of Switzerland’s most crucial airport - Zurich - hangs in the balance. IMAGE: Daniel Bircher, the Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Airport......

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, emeritus chairman, Tata Group, right with Cyrus Mistry. Photograph: PTI Photo......

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

A Palanpuri Jain whose father and uncles were also jewellers, Choksi always wanted to be the Vijay Mallya of the diamond world, and chased the larger-than-life image by hiring actresses and models......

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'Sindhu Bhattacharya reports. Kindly note the image has only been posted for......

What To Expect From Khatron Ke Khiladi 13

IMAGE: Archana Gautam with Rohit Shetty on the sets of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. Photograph: Kind courtesy Archana Gautam/Instagram Rohit Shetty is all set to premiere his stunt-based reality show,......

'I can't survive without acting'

'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.'Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday. IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

'I have been hearing this for the last four generations, that this is the last generation of superstars.''We will not leave it for the younger generation to take it easily.''We will not hand it......

'I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat!'

'I froze, but all I knew at that point was that I had to do it.' Aastha Gill, who sang the Paani Paani song with Badshah, has been creating a lot of buzz on social media thanks to her stunts in......

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

IMAGE: A TV grab of Irrfan being honoured at the Oscar ceremony. The 93rd Annual Academy Awards paid tributes to various artists across the globe, who passed away last year, for their significant......

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: South Africa's players celebrate after Kagiso Rabada......

Here's how Women's Premier League can help Indian team

'The experienced players can utilise the WPL as a platform to make a comeback and the youngsters will get a chance to showcase their talent in the tournament' Seasoned India leg-spinner Poonam......

The greatest of all time, finally together in heaven

IMAGE: Soccer legends Diego Maradona and Pele rest on a hammock during a reception in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Reuters Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo came along, the enduring debate......

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

Pele was eventually convinced to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with US club New York Santos in June 1975, aided by then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who wrote a letter to the Brazilian......

UAE T20 League: MI Emirates, MI Cape Town unveiled

The owners of Mumbai Indians, Reliance Industries Limited on Wednesday unveiled the name and brand identity of its franchises for the UAE's International League T20 and Cricket South Africa T20......

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