Modi's unexpected announcement of achieving net zero by 2070 may have neatly deflected the pressures on India to sign up to an ambitious pledge but it does nothing to dispel the ecological emergency that threatens all life on the planet, , points out former forerign secretary Shyam Saran, the prime minister's special envoy and chief negotiator on climate change 2007-2010.
Ace Australian spinner Nathan Lyon says he and India's Ravichandran Ashwin are similar yet different type of bowlers, so comparisons should not be made between the two.
These stylish celebrities kept us entertained at Lakme Fashion Week.
Neha Dhupia thanks Karan for helping her make the right decision.
Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.
Subhash K Jha looks at the most prominent pairings coming up on our screens.
Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.
Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.
This 84-year-old is an Instagram sensation thanks to his grandson, whose clothes he wears.
The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.
'I just have to go on set with conviction and honesty and portray the characters. Whether it is the consumption of alcohol or premarital sex or bad language or whatever that my character indulges in the film, are these the things I stand for? I don't know.'
... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
'When I came into the process, there was a treatment and in the treatment, there are always stories and parts that take place in Mumbai.'
Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.
While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.
'T-Series is doing 40 films and I am doing only one. There lies the answer.'
With such an interesting plot and fresh pairing, it's certainly a film to watch out for!
Seen Anil Kapoor like this? What is Rana celebrating?
Would you like to see Vijay Deverakonda romance Janhvi in a film? VOTE!
Meanwhile, Rubina Dilaik finally enters the house.
After a dreadful start to the season, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are now up to 10th place in the Premier League and they never looked in danger against a Newcastle side that looks demoralised.
Laxmii is dull, boring, stale, unbearable, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.
5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at just how good this month is for Bollywood.
Here's looking at you, Nora, Daisy and Nushrat!
Asoka still makes for irresistible viewing, raves Sukanya Verma, and tells us why.
'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
Karun Nair, who is only the second Indian player to hit a triple century in Test cricket, said it was encouraging for him to get an opportunity under Dravid, who accumulated 13,288 in the game's traditional format.
'Helmet is a proper family film, just a film on condoms.' 'It can never be a sex comedy.'
'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.
No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Rediff reader Hitesh Kumar Jha from Akola reveals how his first salary changed his life.
This is the meatiest role of Sidharth Malhotra's career and the man sure enough gives it his all. There's charm, swagger, warmth, empathy, verve, authority -- a lively portrait of a lion, a legend, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Just when you thought it couldn't get hotter, Bollywood's latest sweethearts turn up the heat.
On Father's Day, June 20, Joginder Tuteja looks at onscreen fathers who have impressed over the years.
Aishwarya's mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.
'Your memories will always remain etched in my heart through your films.'
'For me personally, there was nothing till Aranyak made me say, 'This is it!''
Rahul Ram on the anthem he created for Oxfam's Inequality Virus project.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
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