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Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it......

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem.But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem.It is remarkable......

Why So Much Hatred For English?

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. questions Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Why does the......

Heavy rains force Mumbai off track

Train and road services were badly affected in Mumbai following heavy downpour on Saturday.Streets in localities like Hindmata, Dadar, Sion, King's Circle and Wadala are waterlogged. Trains on......

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe Line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present.Yet, when friendships develop there are no......

UK subway drivers' strike affects holiday shoppers

A 24-hour strike by subway drivers virtually halted London's underground services, causing inconvenience for travellers at the start of the much-awaited post-Christmas sales. Trains throughout......

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

5.0 reasons to love the latest update for Android, notes Nitin Sreedhar Unveiled in June this year at the Google I/O, Android Lollipop or L (5.0) has been finally rolled out for most major devices......

The new Gmail inbox works for you half-heartedly

The new Gmail platform aims at uncluttering your Inbox by bundling up your emails, but the new features may leave you confused, says Vipul Vivek. The first few minutes with Google's Inbox reminded......

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.' IMAGE: Nikkhil Advani and John Abraham feature in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the quiz show Amitabh Bachchan has hosted for over 20 years.......

'I want to be the biggest face on television'

'When I walk out of a room or enter a gathering, everybody should notice me.''I always want to make a statement.''I flaunt myself and there is no stopping me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nia......

'Women have always been an easy target'

'How is it okay for a woman to show her private parts to the world just because she wants to go to the toilet?''She can't show her face -- you want her to pull her ghoongat till her navel -- but......

Why Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed again

'He was the only new face in a sea of superstars and slowly talk started in the unit that perhaps Ramesh had made a mistake by casting him.'As Bollywood's beloved classic turns 40, we revisit this......

Aamir Khan: I don't select films in order to break records

'I don’t think I will have a release in 2015.' Aamir Khan talks business, and PK. He has broken box office records and has set new benchmarks with his movies. Yet, Aamir Khan considers......

I have always wanted to lead from the front: Hardik

'If I want my team to function in a certain way, I need to be the first flag-bearer to show them the way.' IMAGE: Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya, 2nd right, celebrates with team-mates after......

Defenders allowed to use metal face masks for penalty-corners

The International Hockey Federation will allow defenders to wear protective face masks as a precaution while defending penalty-corners. The FIH's playing rules amendment comes in the wake of......

'He was cordial and down to earth'

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, pictures and videos, of meeting Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The first collection of responses are in! Kaushal H Khara from Ranchi: IMAGE: Kaushal Khara sent......

Lacklustre India outplayed by Australia in tour opener

IMAGE: Steve Smith celebrates his century against India in the opening One-Dayer on Friday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Steve Smith and Aaron Finch led the way with centuries as Australia......

IPL easier route to Indian team than Ranji: Chahar

'If I had to take the Ranji route, then I would have had to play more matches, play a whole first-class season, play Duleep Trophy. That's a longer road.' IMAGE: Deepak Chahar came into India......