Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.'
'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'
'We are looking for ability to work in a global matrix organisation -- the ability to deal with ambiguity, flexibility to work in a changing environment, willingness to learn and be curious.'
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Following are comments from economists at leading financial institutions, banks and rating agencies on the interim Budget:
The ministers fanned out to different districts and interacted with officials and people to take stock of the implementation of government schemes at the grassroots level.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
Vinai Kumar Saxena's current job as lieutenant governor of an Opposition-ruled state will raise the bar -- not just for him, but also for the Aam Aadmi Party government, which never says no to a fight with the representative of the central government in India's capital.
'Vote banks will change affiliations and the BJP will come out with good success in Kerala.'
A roundup of the matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament, on Saturday.
'Kudos to the SC & the CJI for standing up to the Govt on the gross misuse of this colonial law of sedition to silence dissent'
A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.
Cedric Hengbart scored the fastest goal of the third edition of Indian Super League but that wasn't enough for the Kerala Blasters as they were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Pune City, in Pune, on Monday.
The hits and misses of the week.
'You have to go from winning elections to winning people,' sociologist Ashis Nandy tells A Ganesh Nadar.
The actor reportedly suffering from malaria as well as kidney problems.
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
When Dipa Karmakar launches into her soaring vault at the world championships, chances are that none of her rivals will be aware that the foundations of the skill were built on makeshift apparatus made by stacking several crash mats on top of each other.
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
Mohammad Shami and Wriddhiman Saha are among the India players, who will get a first-hand experience of day/night cricket with the pink ball when local giants Mohun Bagan and Bhowanipore Club meet in Cricket Association of Bengal's Super League final, starting Saturday.
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
Bollywood celebrities mourn the death of the charismatic actor.
Amidst barbs flying back and forth, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani lists all that you need to know about the fourth phase of the UP assembly elections, which will take place on February 23.
Confrontation between government and opposition is set to escalate with Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspending 25 Congress members for five days for "persistently, wilfully obstructing" the House".
A summary of Monday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan came down heavily on Congress leaders for "persistently and willfully obstructing the House" and suspended them for 5 days. The members who have been punished include a president's son, ex-chief ministers' sons and an ex-CM's grandson. Rediff.com brings you the complete list.
Virender Sehwag celebrated his international retirement with a scintillating ton for Haryana as Jayant Yadav also joined the century-makers' list to help the side post 319 for eight on a dramatic Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy cricket league match against Karnataka on Thursday.
Stuart Binny celebrated his maiden call-up into the Indian team with a scintillating 88 as table toppers Karnataka asserted their supremacy with a solid performance, scoring 226 for 5 at stumps on the second day of their final Ranji Trophy match against hosts Delhi, who are almost out of the race for a quarter-final berth.
'She was the only prime minister who won a decisive military victory.' 'She won a real war; she didn't play video games on prime time TV over surgical strikes!' 'She understood power better than any other politician, saw it as her birthright and used it with inborn expertise.' 'Every politician today who tries to be a "supremo" through populism and absolute control over his or her party is referring to the Indira Gandhi playbook!'
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.
The second part of journalist Rajdeep Sardesai's interview to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.
A summary of the Ranji Trophy Group A and Group B matches played across India on Sunday.
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country
Round up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country