'Governments Must Change Every 5 Years'

Two weeks before voting day, locals speak about what the election means to them in the shadow of a devastating flood in Saran, Bihar. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar felicitated at an......

Why Bharatiya Rail Will Always Have My Heart

Indian trains remain the greatest connecters linking hearts to the last mile. Photograph: Archana Masih/Rediff 'Bharatiya Rail' -- two simple words -- written on the side of a passing train......

Bihari Youth's Loudest Cry Is For 'Naukri'

'Bihar youth need employment. Create jobs for us. Nothing matters more.' IMAGE: Aspirants raise slogans during a protest organised by the Bihar State Peon (Special) Online Examinee Union in Patna.......

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that.'We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds. August 15,......

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

The glorious singer is simply sensational at 77 and we just love her! IMAGE: Usha Uthup at a performance at the Afghan Church in Mumbai. Photograph: Kind courtesy Usha Uthup/IMC Ladies......