'No one took umbrage, because they knew Laxman had no malice in him.'
Now that Tamil Nadu's tallest politician is no more, it remains to be seen how new political re-alignments could shape up, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.
Throughout, Mekhail spoke calmly, with hardly an inflection making even the barest attempt to hijack his tone. His tone was so empty it made his narrative all the more touching. And ugly and grey, as the monsoon sky beyond the window.
Rahul is fascinated by history and ancient texts
When it comes to celebrating William Shakespeare, can India be far behind?
Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.
Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.
Milap Zaveri talks about Mastizaade, Sunny Leone and much more!
'There was never really a doubt, but now it can be conclusively stated that the prime minister has unusual mental and physical stamina,' says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com who is covering Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.
Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.
Transcript of the political resolution adopted by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its national executive meeting in Panaji, Goa on Sunday.
Brilliant cinema at the ongoing Mumbai Film Festival, raves Sukanya Verma.
His heart-warming journey will inspire you to live life to the fullest.
An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.
Hasee Toh Phasee takes a familiar premise -- two people on the brink of tying the knot and introduces a third party to cause expected stir. Only it doesn't happen like it used to, writes Sukanya Verma.
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A stumbling economy, a falling currency and high inflation, plus weak consumer demand, mean more and more become excess baggage.
If money is not an issue and you want to experience the best Internet 4G speeds, don't look beyond these five smartphones that come with loads of RAM
With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus
Wendell Rodricks's passion for fashion has its roots in food, he reveals in this heartwarming essay.
'If there's one administration that would be likely to put the squeeze on Pakistan, it's the Trump administration.' 'This is an administration that views terrorists as a black and white issue (kill them all, no questions asked), and will have little patience for Pakistan's selective policy toward terrorism.'
'The Ek Do Teen song was shot for many days.' 'Listening to it so many times during the shoot, we knew it would be a big hit.' 'When Tezaab was released, Madhuri had gone to the US for a holiday.' 'When she returned to Mumbai, there was a large crowd waiting for her at the airport, calling out 'Mohini, Mohini,' her character from Tezaab.' 'That day Madhuri had arrived in the real sense.'
It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.
'I still fight with my sister.' 'I still get scolded by my mom.' 'I still travel by autos sometimes.'
Categorising the original settlements of gaothans and koliwadas as slums, the authorities in Mumbai are keen to develop them into commercial complexes. The residents are unwilling to cede their rights. Ranjita Ganesan reports
'The beautiful valleys dotted by standing trees, white rocks and gushing streams were an instant respite for our sleep-deprived eyes.'
Anu Malik's daughter Anmoll tells us what it is to be a daughter of a famous daddy.
Is the Hexa more than a repackaged Aria? Clearly, yes! The Hexa has been arrived at after thoroughly revamping it from nose to tail, inside and out
At Rs 8,999 Micromax's 4G phone is pitched against the likes of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo. But will it steal the limelight from these budget-smartphone worthies?
N Ghia explores the unexplored terrain of Harishchandragad through Pachnai, a few hours from Mumbai, and comes away with memories of a lifetime.
In the documentary The World Before Her, a young girl has to submit to the will of her father for a most gut-wrenching reason: 'He let me live... I am a girl... but he let me live.' Is that reason enough, asks Suparn Verma.
'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'
The new Spider-Man film gets everything wrong except the girl, feels Raja Sen.
'A man dies and it's over for him. But we're right here, it isn't over for us,' she says cryptically. She talks about the "poverty" in which she had to raise her sons and daughter, the responsibility of today's youth to its country and how war widows should cope with their loss.
With a slew of product releases this time, Apple has made it very difficult for its competitors to survive in the market with its state-of-the-art products and software. It will be interesting to see how competition answers with their upcoming products.
From earning Rs 5 a day as a farm labourer to starting an IT services company that is worth Rs 15 million, Jyoti Reddy's story of success is nothing short of an inspiring movie plot.
'Obedience, service and an over-glorified stress on keeping the family's honour intact keep Muslim women from focusing on their own happiness. So they stay joyless and 'pious,' with an ever-present hint of bitterness for the fun-loving women,' says Zoia Tariq.
A young IT grad jailed for visa fraud committed by his agent, gives an insider's view of life in jail.
In his address to the Harvard class of 2017, Thursday, he shared his Harvard memories and spoke about finding purpose and meaning in one's life.
Fortnightly updates, brilliant display, a fantastic camera and satisfying battery back up, makes this 5.2-inch phone HTC's saviour.
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