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Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India. IMAGE: Dadabhai Naoroji. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons......

Starmer, European allies discuss Ukraine ahead of Zelensky's US visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined a video call with European allies on Sunday ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House next week for talks with US......

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

IMAGE: Police personnel search a bookstore in Srinagar, August 7, 2025, following the Union Territory government's ban on 25 books accused of promoting secessionism and false narratives in Jammu......

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the 150-year-old iconic Resolute Desk removed from the Oval Office for refurbishment, days after Elon Musk's son seemingly wiped a booger on it......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

Diljit Misses The Emmy

IMAGE: Diljit Dosanjh. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh missed out on the Best Actor award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025, where he was nominated for his......

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder.A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes......

Victoria Beckham as best man?

The new British law legalisinggay marriages haspromptedBritish singer-songwriter Sir Elton John to set the date of hisnuptials with long-time partner Canadian film producer Dave Furnish. They will......

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Tagore and Victoria Ocampo met during Gurudev's visit to Argentina in 1924, and kept in touch until his death in 1941.Thinking Of Him reveals a little known part of the great writer's life. IMAGE:......

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma. It's not easy keeping pace with......

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Alcaraz passes Hanfmann test to advance to third round IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during......

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Every cricketer needs The Right Bat. It's his most trusted companion. Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir. The coveted......

US Open PIX: Mexico's Zarazua stuns Keys in first round

IMAGE: Renata Zarazua celebrates winning her first round match against Madison Keys at the US Open on Monday. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Mexico's Renata Zarazua pulled off a stunning upset by......

Injury chaos hits US Open: Shelton breaks down in tears

IMAGE: Ben Shelton reacts as he touches his injured shoulder during his third round match against France's Adrian Mannarino.Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Ben Shelton's U.S. Open campaign......

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz sent down 32 winners and won 86% of his first serve points to register a dominant victory against Italy's Mattia Bellucci. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Carlos Alcaraz......