New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple to be known as 'Balak Ram'

The new Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand temple in Ayodhya on January 22 will be known as "Balak Ram" as it depicts the deity as a five-year-old boy in a standing posture. Photograph:......

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who chiselled the 'Ram Lalla' idol consecrated in the newly constructed temple in Ayodhya, on Monday, says he considers himself the luckiest person on the earth......

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   In August they announced the school reunion. I had passed out of the......

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.' IMAGE: Amritpal Singh with his aide Lovepreet Singh 'Toofan' at the......

How online jewellery sites are wooing YOU!

Lack of consumer confidence remains a key issue, but these brands are addressing the challenge in their own unique ways. *IMAGE: Online brands end up investing significant time and resources in......

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

James Wilson has been tracking the demonetisation drive since it was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8. During his investigation, he discovered that contrary to claims, no new......

Google computer beats human champion in Chinese game

The game involves players taking turns to place black or white stones on a board, trying to capture the opponent's stones or surround empty space to make points of territory. For the first time, a......

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

New Apple iPhones. Photograph: Kind courtesy: Apple Apple Inc unveiled the 'Apple Watch' alongside two new iPhones with sharper and larger displays on Tuesday, calling the wearable device the next......

The Stars Who Slayed At Cannes

While our favourite Bollywood celebs made some fashion mistakes at Cannes this year, there were plenty of times when they turned up looking stunning. Namrata Thakker looks at the divas who slayed......

Kareena-Saif Make Heads Turn in Jeddah

The second Red Sea International Film Festival saw some high fashion from Bollywood's glamour girls and handsome stars. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol showed off their charisma on the opening day while......

Are Tabu And Ajay Ready To Dance?

Ajay Devgn and Tabu promote Drishyam 2 on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 10. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 2 releases on November 18.   Tabu looked elegant in a black and......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. Arsenal go seven points clear with 4-2 win over Brighton IMAGE: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, Rob Holding, William Saliba and......

Israelis killed at Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

On September 5, 1972, members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage at the poorly secured athletes’ village by Palestinian gunmen from the Black September group. Within 24 hours, 11......

Beijing sprint 'explosion': Bolt says will silence Gatlin

‘Gatlin has been doing a lot of talking’ ‘I look forward to competing when people talk ... because if you don't back it up you look really stupid’ Worlds Fastest Man and......

World Cup blog: How many top umpires does it take to get a key decision right?

James Taylor and James Anderson of England speak to umpire Kumar Dharmasena after their final wicket fell. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Batsman James Taylor won admirers for playing a lone......