What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.
Bollywood's very own superhero turns 40 on January 10.
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Shreyas Iyer soaks up the sun on a luxurious Italian vacation.
England squad members received postcards from Sam Allardyce saying their 'journey has just begun' on Thursday, two days after his short reign as manager was brought to an abrupt end, according to British media reports.
Rakul is a rainbow... Bhumi shows us what's on her plate... Ranveer at the Golden Temple...
Standing at the edge of Dholavira is witnessing history textbooks crammed in school coming to life. One is suddenly standing face to face with a 4,000-year-old civilisational site that is now but a ruin.
A book that gives readers a flavour of what Ladakh truly is based on the author's 10,000 km journey across the region
She has been shaking things up on the fashion front.
"BJP workers are coming in front of the vehicle of Chief Minister Banerjee and shouting 'Jai Shri Ram.' Is it fair to do so? Is it right to interrupt and come in front of the car of somebody? The hooligans are also after our MLAs and MPs and are shouting 'Jai Shri Ram.' We will not do any such mischievous thing and will not stop the way of prime minister," said Debashree Banerjee, a TMC worker.
What advise would you like to give your little one this Children's Day?
When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.
Unconfirmed reports said that the card carried the name of a fundamentalist group.
What would you like India's new prime minister to do? What are the issues she or he should tackle on a priority basis? Let India's new prime minister know by sending her or him a postcard.
The Beyhadh, Dill Mill Gayye, and Bepannah star is loving her Kashmir holiday.
As the batting icon prepares for his farewell Tests, the first of which is at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, here's your chance to wish him all the best. You can do that by sending him a message on one of the specially-designed postcards for the momentous occasion.
Nimrat's foodie holiday... Bipasha's fun time with Devi... Sidharth explores Europe...
Taapsee Pannu, who recently got married to longtime beau Mathias Boe, is on a European holiday with her sisters, Shagun and Evania Pannu.
Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.
Sushmita and her thoughts... Malaika-Gauri get together... Divyanka's ode to summer...
At least 1,100 postcards with a small message and tagline 'Badbu Gujarat Ki (stink of Gujarat)' were sent on Tuesday to state tourism's brand ambassador and Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan by Dalits as part of a campaign to highlight "atrocities" against them in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.
Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the NS-25 mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.
Ranbir-Raha's adorable pic... John goes retro...Priyanka's day out with Malti Marie...
This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.
Most of the services of the postal department are incurring losses.
Hegde, who was arrested on Thursday, had allegedly posted that a Jain monk was attacked by a Muslim youth, they said.
As citizens who voted the BJP to power, here's an opportunity to share your Budget wishlist.
As citizens, here's an opportunity for you to tell Finance Minister Arun Jaitley the reforms you would like to see in various sectors, what needs to be rectified, what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be dumped. So take some time off write a postcard to the finance minister.
Nearly two million postcards and eight million letters pass through India's post offices daily.
Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine
Love birds Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan are enjoying their Argentinian vacation.
The upper reaches of Kashmir valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season. The weather department has predicted bad weather for a few days. Snowfall at hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam also brings the hope of revival of tourism in the area which has been severely hit for most of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.
Jos Buttler said his side did not execute their plans and admitted they failed with the willow.
Film folk celebrated 2024's arrival in different parts of the world.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
Patralekhaa is shoot-ready... Prachi gets Barbie fever... Athiya gives us a peek into her bedroom...
Merry Christmas brims with Sriram Raghavan's signature style and ample cheeky look-what-I-did-there moments.
Sukanya Verma proves that it can be gorgeous too when seen through Bollywood's loving, lyrical eyes.
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