CM Shinde makes mic booboo on Maratha quota presser

A video featuring Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde making apparently flippant remarks on the Maratha quota agitation with deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar has gone......

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event.Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families,......

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process,......

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way.It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust,......

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.''So on whose neck will the sword fall next?''To that extent, the outing of......

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Will the warning shots fired by giant advertisers Unilever and P&G break the dizzying speed of growth of digital? Viveat Susan Pinto finds out. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

Laughter was a component of Parmeshar Godrej's large-hearted Punjabi spirit, recalls Sunil Sethi. IMAGE: Parmeshwar Godrej with Hollywood star Richard Gere -- who was in India to increase......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

Daughter Raabiyaa For Swara-Fahad

IMAGE: Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad with their newborn daughter, Raabiyaa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Swara Bhasker/Instagram Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad have announced the arrival of their baby......

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Bollywood stars celebrate Teacher's Day by sharing anecdotes and childhood memories with their teachers. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram Sara Ali Khan shares a collage of all the......

'Would have a heart attack if I danced to Naatu Naatu'

IMAGE: NTR Jr and Ram Charan in the Naatu Naatu song in RRR. Saif Ali Khan, who is currently holidaying with his family in South Africa, is jubilant about India's victory at the Oscars. "It's......

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Sania Mirza's home whispers tales of love and memories... IMAGE: Sania Mirza's green-style living room. Sania Mirza opens the doors to her stunning home, offering a glimpse into the love and......

Thala Meets The Elephant Whisperers

Chennai Super Kings honored elephant caregivers Bomman, Bellie and Oscar-winning film-maker Kartiki Gonsalves (The Elephant Whisperers) at a special ceremony in Chennai on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.......

What moved Neymar to tears after Brazil win

'I don't have any problems at PSG, the only thing that bothers me is the pressure from the media.' IMAGE: Brazil striker Neymar. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Brazil forward Neymar denied he had......