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The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem.But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem.It is remarkable......

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff When I......

Delhi HC refuses to stay release of The Taj Story

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a stay on the release of Paresh Rawal-starrer Bollywood movie The Taj Story, scheduled to hit the screens......

Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story' poster sparks controversy

Actor Paresh Rawal's upcoming film The Taj Story has sparked a huge controversy over its poster depicting him removing the dome of the Taj Mahal and a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from it,......

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?' IMAGE: A policeman salutes the security personnel martyred in the 26/11 terrorist attacks on its 17th......

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi. IMAGE: Piyush Pandey's signature......

The story behind Nirmala's sari

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.......

The story behind India's stagnant exports

The key reason for the country's stagnating exports is its failure to build a strong manufacturing base, says T N Ninan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com. The trade numbers for 2016-17 will......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

The tide has turned for Sunny Deol.He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.Dinesh......

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

'On February 1, 2026, everyone in India, please light a diya. Because the Grammy is coming home.' IMAGE: Singer-composer-producer Siddhant Bhatia presents the Grammy nominated album Sounds of......

The War Story Farhan Akhtar Wants To Tell

'This isn't just the story of Shaitan Singh. It's the story of the 120 soldiers who stood with him.''Their bravery and their sacrifice it deserves to be known.' IMAGE: Raashi Khanna and Farhan......

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Long before she became one of Bollywood's most iconic dancers, actor Helen faced a personal crisis when her ex-husband, filmmaker PN Arora, threw her out of her own home, eventually forcing her to......

Story Behind Rohit Sharma's Insane Transformation Revealed!

'It has been 12 weeks of hard work and perseverance, not just in training but also with his diet and habits. He's made a lot of sacrifices, and that has transformed him into, if I may say so, a......

SEE: The special story behind Rinku's new tattoo

SEE: The special story behind Rinku's new tattoo. VIDEO: Kind courtesy BCCI/X Tattoos are a way to express oneself and Rinku Singh is one expressive with the bat and without it. On......

'Never Gave Up': The Story Behind Karun Nair's Comeback!

'Kept my dream alive of playing for India once again, without giving up.' IMAGE: Karun Nair scored 205 runs in the England Test series at an average of 25.62, including a vital 57 in the first......

Jemi And The Real Story Of Indian Sport

What we saw was not just a player finding form; it was a young woman reclaiming belief.Every shot, every sprint between the wickets, every moment of composure was rebellion.A fierce rebellion......

The untold story behind Jaiswal's confidence

My backstory always gives me confidence to tackle any situation: Yashasvi Jaiswal IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against......