Roads are being expanded, bridges are being built, hotels are springing up, and the crowds are pouring in. Bringing with them promise of unforeseen economic boom. Ayodhya, it seems, has opened up its heart, Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com discovers on his first day in the city.
Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing and shelling on forward posts along the Line of Control in two sectors of Poonch district, drawing retaliation from Indian troops on Wednesday.
When minnows Jammu and Kashmir defeated 40-times Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai on Wednesday, it was perhaps the biggest-ever shock victory in domestic Indian cricket. Rediff.com's Vaihayasi P Daniel and Sonil Dedhia spent time with the J&K team after their stunning triumph to discover the inspiring story of how these fine cricketers turned adversity into advantage.
'They have the greatest number of cricketers, they have the greatest enthusiasm for the game, they have the greatest resources, they have the greatest stakes in their own success.'
The prevailing tense situation between India and Pakistan might have affected the preparation of the Jammu and Kashmir for the Ranji Trophy but skipper Pravez Rasool exuded confidence that his team has enough time to make up for the loss.
Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.
An old male tiger, known as 'BTR-63', has died in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, taking the death toll of the big cat in Madhya Pradesh to 21 since last May.
Celebs scorch the ramp at Rihanna's Savage X Fenty fashion show.
If you thought the Tata Nexon EV was it, wait till you drive the new Tata Nexon EV Max with more battery power, says Rajesh Karkera. Photographs and video: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.
'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'
Honda BR-V will be launched in India this year.
Fish-lover Rajesh Karkera revisits Taraporevala Aquarium V.20 after decades and comes back with mixed feelings. Is this the new-look one the city was promised?
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
Driving the Scorpion MK IV feels like driving a sports car with 40-inch tall tyres.
Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera.
Dia Mirza walked the ramp in a black kanjivaram for Santosh Parekh.
Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.
'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera caught up with Alice Rosario to find out how she's doing.
'It needs effort and commitment; romance is like air, easily felt and accessible,' model Zander Lama tells Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
How a girl from a small town in Assam is making big strides in modelling.
The Mahindra's Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame chassis SUV to secure a five-star Global NCAP rating.
Follow these simple style tips and have all eyes just on you. Read on!
It isn't rocket science discovers Rajesh Karkera. Read on
Kubbra Sait's role as a sexy transgender is the heart of Sacred Games.
The all-new Scorpio N will not have any component from the current Scorpio, which will now be sold as the Scorpio Classic, reports Rajesh Karkera.
Take a look at the celebs who were present on Day 4 of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016!
Stylish, sleek, a coupe-like sedan with generous amount of space is what the Slavia is all about.
The lockdown has taught singer Abuzar Akhtar interesting new ways of creating music.
On Wednesday, Tushar Gandhi, the son of Arun Gandhi, whose father Mani Lal was the Mahatma's third son, said in the PIL he has challenged the government's Rs 1,200-crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project because it goes against the wishes and philosophy of the Father of the Nation.
This new avatar comes with a completely new 2.0 litre petrol engine under its hood.
Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.
Jahnavi Patel meets three young fashionistas a little away from the Lakme Fashion Week ding dong and they tell her what's trendy these days
This Diwali, we decided to ask Dia Mirza about her message for her fans as well as her own take on the festival of lights.
Black designers presented collections at Milan's fashion week in a show aimed at raising awareness of the lack of diversity in the industry.
The Tiger XCx model is priced at Rs 13,76,000.
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