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'Ganga at your door to clean your feet': UP minister tells flood-hit residents

Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked controversy during his visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat where he told a woman that the Ganga river has reached "your......

If women can fly Rafale , why...? SC poser to govt, Army

If a woman can fly Rafale fighter jet in the Indian Air Force, then why are fewer women officers in gender neutral posts of judge advocate general (legal) branch of the Army, the Supreme Court......

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

In the backdrop of the Muzaffarnagar police's order asking eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display their owners' names, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar......

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

'We don't believe in the BJP. But the Congress has no main leader who is credible.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Nitin Gadkari releases a manifesto for Nagpur, April 16, 2024.......

'Weather isn't climate': Assam girl takes on Trump's global warming tweet

Photograph: Kind courtesy @thebuttcracker7/Twitter A teenaged girl from Assam has taken on US President Donald Trump for his tweet mocking the phenomenon of global warming. On the mercury dropping......

IPO market revival still some time away, say analysts

It is pouring heavily not only in North India, but at Dalal Street too. However, the latter is seeing a flurry of initial public offers (IPOs). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After a busy......

Re-inventing Khadi, the independent label way

The appeal of the natural fabric, which now comes in a variety of beautiful colours has seen an upsurge Khadi is attracting small upcoming fashion labels who are exploring possibilities to reinvent......

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

IMAGE: Sunny Deol with son Karan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Deol/Instagram 'Tis the season of Bollywood shaadiS. After Madhu Manthena's wedding to Ira Trivedi and Vikram Bhatt's daughter's......

Aastha Chaudhury on Astha Ranawat

What's up with the lead character in Babul Ka Aangan Choote Na? Those of you following the serial must be wondering about the fate of the lead female protagonist Aastha Ranawat (Aastha Chaudhury),......

Saif's Sunday Ka Funda!

Sundays, for Bollywood stars, are Fun Days. Don't believe us? Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Sunday was all about the family for Saif Ali Khan, as he spent time......

Esha Deol's baby shower part 2!

A surprise baby shower was thrown for Esha Deol by husband Bharat Takhtani and sister Ahana Deol. Since this is the second time she will be mommy, Esha called it Baby Shower part 2 on Instafeed.......

'I was scared the most'

'You don't go on Khatron Ke Khiladi to overcome your fears, you go there to experience your fears and what those fears do to you.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikki Tamboli/Instagram Nikki Tamboli......

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

IMAGE: Srihari Nataraj dazzles in 200m freestyle, wins silver in Asian Aquatics. Photograph: Srihari Nataraj/Instagram Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th......

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

IMAGE: Indian men's 4x100m relay team clocked 38.69 seconds to set a new national record during the Indian Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Photograph: Athletics Federation of......

14-year-old dominates National Games!

Teenage sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu continued her exploits on the pool with her fifth gold as Karnataka continued their domination in swimming with two more top podium finishes at the 38th National......

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their sunshine stories. Photographs: Sreeram......

India golf round-up: Bhullar off to flyer in Korea, lies 2nd after Day 1

IMAGE: Gaganjeet Bhullar. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images Extending his good form, Gaganjeet Bhullar shot a 4-under 67 to position himself tied second at the end of the first round of the......