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India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the......

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......

'Operation Sindoor Was A Dream Operation'

'The precision strikes were well planned and excellently executed. The world will be studying this operation.' IMAGE: Army personnel display their preparedness along the Line of Control in......

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

'The very fact that his autobiography is called India Rising is a correct example of his wish for India to be a developed country and do as best as possible by science reaching to the common......

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion.A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would......

PM announces Rs 95-crore for Visva Bharati

Prime Minister Manmohan Singhannounced on Saturday Rs 95 crore (Rs 950 million) grant for the development of Visva Bharati as a centre of excellence and the restoration of its pre-eminence......

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for......

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Smita Patil died 36 years ago today, December 13, leaving behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role. IMAGE:......

2020's CRIME and GRIME Web Series

So many Web series grabbed our attention this year. Some were brilliant while in others, the performances made them a great watch. In the second part of our special, Joginder Tuteja looks at......

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

It seems that almost every actor is doubling up as a producer. Bollywood's superstars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan and John Abraham have......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

Lakshya Sen whips Tanaka for Australian Open crown

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen reacts after beating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in the men's singles final of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament, in Sydney, on Sunday. Photograph: Lakshya......

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Late Szoboszlai penalty guides Liverpool to victory IMAGE: Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates scoring a goal against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League match at San Siro, Milan, on Tuesday.......

Deepesh takes 5 as India U-19 take Day 1 honours

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu pacer Deepesh Devendran claimed 5/45 to bowl out Australia U-19 for 243 on Day 1 of the first Youth Test in Brisbane on Tuesday. Photograph: TNCA/Instagram Seamer Deepesh......

India face selection dilemma as Ro-Ko eye series revival

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer with coach Gautam Gambhir. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team's heavy reliance on all-rounders will be tested by a plucky Australia in the second ODI but the spotlight will......