'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami's central contract was on Wednesday withheld by the BCCI after his wife accused him of domestic violence and adultery, charges that were denied by the cricketer.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.
The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.
"Why is it that whenever there are no political overtones to a case, the CBI does a good job?" he said.
Waiting is mostly deftly thought out and speaks on many levels, says Sukanya Verma.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted a shrill attack on the Aam Aadmi Party
It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.
'Mamata is synonymous with Bengal, its culture, language, traditions.'
'We need an early warning system in India.'
Ask your partner if it is OK to kiss or hug when saying hello in public?
Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.
"I urge users of social media to be cautious. Social-media outlets are not to be fooled around with."
'I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that this could happen to me.'
The new Ferrari F2007 is a stunning piece of work, a visual delight capable of revving up to 19,000 rpm.
'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.
He became the first bowler in the world to claim 700 Test wickets, when he bowled England opener Andrew Strauss for 50.
In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.
'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.'
Former India captain Anil Kumble made light of the cliche 'it's a team decision' and said decision making always lies with the captain.
Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna offers relationship advice to readers.
"It is clear that there was a slush fund for the German World Cup bid," Zwanziger told Der Spiegel magazine, which first reported the allegations last week.
'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'
'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'
Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
When Nitin Gadkari was president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had announced it would set up a separate ministry for handlooms and handicraft. Instead of doing that, the BJP government has abolished the only institution that took into account the voice of the weavers.
'The redrawing of the map with the inclusion of Kalapani area by Nepal and endorsement from the House of Representatives shows the KP Oli government's move to gain cheap popularity in the name of nationalism'
Here's a selection of Aamir Khan stories over the years on rediff.com.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
What should Advani do to stop the infighting, boost the morale of the cadre and once again re-establish the BJP as a force to be reckoned with in national politics?
China is acutely conscious of the need for the next Dalai Lama to be under its control. It was for this reason that China recently stressed their claim on Arunachal Pradesh. There were rumours that the next Dalai Lama may be found in Tawang. If that happens, India-China relations will become tense and there may be demands for the child to be handed over to the Chinese, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.
'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.
'Secularism is associated either with corruption, malgovernance or minority votes.' 'That allows the BJP to construct its own majority vote.' 'It will remain a feature of electoral contests, but it is not the only reason for the BJP's success.'
Investors must exercise caution at the current valuation level. There is always a second time when it comes to investing in stock markets!
India's most loved controversial reality show is back!
'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.
