Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action. IMAGE: Aisi Taisi Democracy performers Sanjay Rajoura, Varun Grover and......

Had faith he would be acquitted: Saibaba's wife

"The last eight years have been the longest time we have stayed apart but I was sure that he would be acquitted one day," former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba's wife AS Vasantha Kumari......

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.''Do you have some humanity left in you?' IMAGE: Deepak Kesarkar, second from left, with Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray at an event in......

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Irked by recent controversies surrounding self-styled godmen, the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, the apex body of Hindu sadhus, on Sunday released a list of 14 'fake babas' and demanded a......

India for more intra-SAARC trade to beat slowdown

India on Wednesday asked its South Asian neighbours to increase intra-regional trade as a cushion against slowdown in exports to the US and European markets. Addressing the South Asia Free Trade......

India ready to invest in Russia's pharma sector

India Inc is ready to invest in Russia's pharmaceutical sector and the two governments are working on a joint document to this effect, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said. "They......

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

Feroze Azeez, deputy chief executive officer of Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com.  ......

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

'They can't take even the smallest step.''The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it’s happening.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram The strains......

'Every Actor's Dream To Work With Shabana Ma'am'

'There were moments where I simply couldn't look away from her.' IMAGE: Nimisha Sajayan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nimisha Sajayan/Instagram Excel Entertainment's new series Dabba Cartel has five......

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025. From stylish dramas to comedies and the returning of popular franchises, it's a packed roster of entertainment featuring stars like Shah Rukh......

Ananya Gets 'Just A Little Closer'

Yami goes Dhoom Dhaam... Nidhhi shows us her vanity room...Shabana and her ladies... Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram Ananya Panday sizzles in a photoshoot.   Photograph:......

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

IMAGE: Deepak Hooda top-scored with a brilliant 248, hitting 22 fours and two sixes in his 335-ball knock to take Rajasthan to a huge 617/6 declared in their first innings. Photograph: Deepak......

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane hit a 303-ball 159 studded with 21 boundaries to power Mumbai to a commanding position against Chhattisgarh in their Elite Group D match in the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai on......

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

A summary of Sunday's action in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches. IMAGE: Karun Nair smashed 233 on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala -- his second century in a row. Photograph:......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......