Punjab Kesari Tells AAP Govt: 'We Won't Be Cowed Down'

'If you want to force the press into blacking out the Opposition's views or colour the news to your own liking, we will not do so.''We stand by freedom of expression. It is our Constitutional......

How Muslims Voted In BMC Elections

The real surprise in these results came from Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Of the 29 Muslim candidates who got elected to the 227-strong BMC, the Congress and the AIMIM between them bagged 22. IMAGE:......

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.' IMAGE: Kashmiri Pandits protest in Jammu, January 19, 2026, demanding justice and a safe return to Kashmir.......

'Democracy Is On Sale In Maharashtra'

'This daylight robbery of elections is happening in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai city, so you can imagine what they will do to win elections in the interiors of India.' IMAGE:......

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

As the year draws to a close, Rediff Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.  ......

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: Predictable

Avatar: Fire And Ash is visually stunning and emotionally engaging, offering strong performances and thrilling action, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf. The phrase 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' has long......

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian State run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters, observes......

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Delightful Comedy!

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 may be a comedy filled with chaos, but in its indirect way, it speaks about a time when the Constitution mattered more than one's religion and when the idea of India was......

Saim, Ashraf shine as Pakistan crush South Africa; level T20 series

IMAGE: Saim Ayub smashed an unbeaten half-century to power Pakistan to an emphatic victory against South Africa in the second T20I in Lahore on Friday. Photograph: ANI Photo Opener Saim Ayub......

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

IMAGE: The BCB has been given a final 24-hour window to communicate its position to the ICC. Photograph: ICC/X The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected the request from the......

Babar, Shaheen in Pak provisional T20 Cup World Cup squad?

Pakistan submit provisional World T20 Cup squad to ICC, announcement awaited. IMAGE: According to sources, Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have made the cut. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters......

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

IMAGE: Unknown assailants fired at the gate of Naseem Shah's family home; no one at the residence was reported to be injured. Photograph: ANI Photo Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with......

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

IMAGE: Babar Azam, after being sidelined from the T20 format since December last year, is back. Photograph: Kind courtesy Babar Azam/X Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been......