'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.''Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.' IMAGE: Former......

From Modi to Owaisi: Meet the 10 key figures shaping electoral discourse

Some are powerful orators who grab attention with their words, others are behind-the-scenes strategists plotting victory for their parties and all are key drivers of the narrative as the country......

Ex-Maha CM, LS speaker Manohar Joshi passes away

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi, who was Shiv Sena's suave face at a time when the party was known for its rustic and street politics, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. IMAGE:......

The Fears Of The Only Voice

The prime minister's insistence that his voice cannot be suppressed left me both puzzled and amused. He has at his call, the government's official news dissemination/publicity channels, the pliant......

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A......

Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India

Next off the blocks is the locally assembled CKD unit of the all-electric sedan EQS 580 next month, followed by a seven-seater electric SUV, EQB, by November, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.......

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Amongst all the unicorns that listed last year and had......

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna......

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   DamselWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: English......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

'Hum kissi ke bhi nahi ho sakte aur hum sabka hona chahte hain.' IMAGE: Angad Bedi starred in R Balki's Ghoomer alongside Saiyami Kher and Abhishek Bachchan. All Photographs: Kind courtesy Angad......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Dropped Kishan chats with BCCI boss Shah, sparking comeback rumours

Ray of light for out-of-favour Ishan Kishan as BCCI boss Jay Shah chats with him post IPL game Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Ishan Kishan, who was recently dropped from BCCI's central contract......

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

'No definitive roles given, but everyone kind of knows what they need to do to help this batting unit peak at their best' IMAGE: Quinton de Kock smashed his way to his third hundred in five......

World Cup: Can struggling England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

IMAGE: England face a must-win match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England will get a chance, perhaps a final......

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday.Rediff.com salutes the legend. IMAGE: Bedi in action, August 2, 1971. Photograph: Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty......

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Vikram, Karthika finish at 4th, 5th place in roller skating 1000m sprint Photograph: Kind Courtesy Vikram Rajendra Ingale/Twitter India's Vikram Rajendra Ingale and Karthika Jagadeeswaran signed......