'The only reason why these troubling developments are taking place is because of a certain arrogance of power displayed by this government that hopes to clamp down on those voices which have repeatedly pointed out that their bloated rhetoric and grandstanding are not matched by their insipid and tepid response in matters of governance.'
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AR Rahman performed at the UN General Assembly hall at a concert to mark India's 70th Independence Day in New York.
This week, Hindus around the world celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring the religion's most memorable god. Indians living in America too, began the festivities on a high note.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during his bilateral meeting at the New York Palace Hotel on Friday.
In a tweet, after watching the movie, Sitharaman praised the cast for their "brilliant performance" and said she was "recharged" by the energy in the cinema hall.
The hits and misses of the week.
Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.
His character Sasya in She, says Vijay Verma, 'is an extremely repellent character. It does everything that a decent human being wouldn't do.'
The hits and misses of the week.
The composer trio of popular band Kailasa are now expanding their domain into Bollywood and are in talks with the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman, who may sing for them.
Speculation has gained ground that she will contest from Rampur as she has been elected from there twice.
It is not yet clear whether Kuldeep's release has been secured by paying ransom to the militants.
Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.
The Dwarkadhish Temple in Parlin, New Jersey, United States of America, celebrated the festival of joy and colours on March 22, which was attended by thousands of Indian Americans from across that country. Rediff.com's Paresh Gandhi brings us these exclusive photographs.
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Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.
Party's state unit chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were also detained along with the workers during the protests.
Receiving a rock star welcome and hobnobbing with Hollywood celebrities like Hugh Jackman and rapper Jay-Z, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his fans at the 'Global Citizen Festival' at Central Park in New York.
After the Naga leader's death, Chinese intelligence may ensure ULFA terrorist Paresh Barua takes over as leader of the anti-India rebel groups operating out of Myanmar, says Nitin A Gokhale.
As the world watched terror unleashing in Paris from afar, cartoonists from all over the world have picked up their pen and paid tributes.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
Once a reviled practice in the state, both the parties seem to have endorsed a record number of turncoats this time -- triggering a wave of discontentment among their loyalists.
With more than 50,000 people registering for the Houston event and the numbers expected to climb, the organisers have asked those who may not be able to attend to cancel and so open up slots for the hopeful, and cautioning those coming from afar to book their air tickets soon.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf is unimpressed by the Uri trailer.
Yes, they exist on the big screen too.
'He never believes in loose talk.' 'If he is done with you, then you go your way, he goes his way.'
Check out this video of a laughter yoga session with yogic mentor Vishwa Prakash.
Sukanya Verma gives 10 ways our stars engaged in them.
As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.
Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.
Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.
