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Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe Line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present.Yet, when friendships develop there are no......

'I wrote this book on scraps of paper'

Anecdotes and laughter peppered the launch of Renu Kurien Balakrishnan's debut novel, Four Aleys. Image: Renu Kurien Balakrishnan signs a copy of Four Aleys.Photograph: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com......

India seeks access to Rana, Headley from US

India has sought access from the United States to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana -- both of whom were sentenced by a Chicago court after being......

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

India is likely to press for access to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, and wife and two girlfriends of Mumbai attack terrorist David Headley during Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's visit to the United......

PCI chief Katju pitches for pardon for Sanjay Dutt

Following the upholding of the sentencing of film star Sanjay Dutt to five years imprisonment by the Supreme Court in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju......

Will Hrithik's magic work for Reliance?

Reliance Communications has rolled out a 360-degree Hrithik Roshan campaign to mark its entry into the GSM space. Is the message reaching out? The advertisement opens with a shot of Hrithik Roshan......

PIX: Britney Spears, Vin Diesel win at Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards 2015 was held at the USC Galen Centre in Los Angeles, California, on August 16. Here's a look at the winners of the night. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images......

Miranda Kerr, Ellen, Bruce Willis: The GLAM Oscar after party

Vanity Fair's annual Oscar after party had Hollywood A-listers queuing up to celebrate the big night.After the 86th Academy awards wrapped up, guests at the awards show headed to the high profile......

Miley, Julianne Moore, Nicolas Cage: A day out in Hollywood

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.Singer Miley Cyrus (left) performs on NBC's Today show in New York, October 7.Please click NEXT for more...

PIX: Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda's day out in Hollywood

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.Actress Eva Longoria waves at a hand and footprint ceremony for actress Jane Fonda in the forecourt of the Chinese theatre in...

Rod Stewart to become dad for eighth time

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! British singer Rod Stewart is gearing up to become a dad for the eighth time, after he and his wife Penny Lancaster......

SA's Robin Peterson bids adieu to cricket

Former South African all-rounder Robin Peterson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, saying that he is looking forward to pursuing other interests and......

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 3 at the Games

Hosts Brazil won their first gold of the Rio 2016 Summer Games after Rafaela Silva won the women's-57kg judo event on Monday. Another country to open their 'gold account' was Croatia,......

Rugby: Australia clinch inaugural women's sevens gold

Australia became the first Olympic champions in women's rugby sevens when they ran out convincing 24-17 winners over trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand in the gold medal final at the Deodoro......

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief John Fahey has slammed Jamaican authorities for failing to accommodate an independent audit of their anti-doping regime until next year. WADA said last week......

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 metres victory at the Jamaican Olympic trials on......

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