Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said it would set up a high-level committee consisting of senior police officers to deal with issues relating to intervention in marriages by bodies such as khap panchayats.
President Ram Nath Kovind presents the President's Colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre today, August 21. These are normally presented to units that distinguish themselves consistently over decades. The Ladakh Scouts became a regular army regiment only in June 2001 after its stunning performance in the Kargil conflict, notes Ajai Shukla.
The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.
Hinduja brothers have been ranked as Britain's richest Asians in 2014 with a total worth of 13.5 billion pounds, an increase of one billion pounds over the previous year.
Real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking de-sealing of the Uphaar cinema hall where 59 cine-goers had lost their lives in 1997 in a blaze when a Bollywood movie was being screened.
'Popping five antidepressants every day, anxiety attacks, being rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night, feeling empty, restless, hallucinations, self loathing, nervous breakdowns, suicidal thoughts were all parts of this phase...' Aamir Khan's young discovery says she has decided to go on a 'complete break'.
Irrfan Khan's fascinating interview with Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.
'By the time he gets done, he'll not only be the best player of his generation, but the best ever.' 'It'll take another 100 years for someone to break his records.'
'Modi personally provides the higher direction of the ministry and the minister then works with bureaucrats on implementation,' points out Aakar Patel.
'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'
A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography.
'But it is a choice I have made, not something forced upon me.'
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri mused on Sunday that, if he had his wish, every one of his wonderful squad would have been honoured as Player of the Year at the Professional Footballers' Association awards night.
'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.
India opener Rohit Sharma also took to the micro-blogging site to offer his condolences.
'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.
For a start this award has a history of having less to do with actual contributions and more to do with some part of a larger agenda. Some pretty dubious people have received this. Many more were patently undeserving, says Mohan Guruswamy.
'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'
It's a relief for inter-faith or inter-caste couples who often face threat to their lives due to their relationship
The SC assured the AVUT that it will accord an early open court hearing.
On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.
'Being a small-town girl has helped me play different characters, feel emotion, and gain from my experiences because I have lived that life.'
'Imran cannot escape responsibility for providing a mask to the Pakistan army to engage in unlawful activities and to wage aggression after India retaliated to the terrorist attack,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Take a look at some of the most striking images from the contest, and see a full gallery on Smithsonian's website.
Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani's 200th PSG goal and a goal by Kylian Mbappe put the capital side on 65 points from 26 games but they lost captain Thiago Silva to a muscle injury and Neymar picked up a straight red card for a late challenge in stoppage time.
As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.
Here are five talking points from the weekend's action:
Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.
'There are many stories that could be made in the North East.' And here's one of them.
'How you live serves as a much better track record than your timeline,' says Mitali Saran.
Which designer will Meghan fancy on May 19?
'Why do we feel our parents are not human? That our mother is not a woman?'
Journalist Rana Ayyub refuses to allow our collective memories to fade. That, says respected filmmaker Saeed Mirza, is why he cannot stop worrying about her.
Rafael Nadal knows only too well what it's like to miss out on playing at the Olympics, hence he does not understand why so many of his fellow tennis professionals are turning their backs on the Rio Games in August.
Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil's record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'
'Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts were tables away, seated next to each other, at the SAG awards. I was shamelessly staring,' Nimrat Kaur tells Aseem Chhabra/ Rediff.com
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