'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949.......

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Congress leader Sam Pitroda triggered another controversy on Wednesday with his "people of the east look like the Chinese and those of the south look like Africa" remarks, with the ruling Bharatiya......

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the third time on Tuesday as the pilot aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in its the first crewed test flight. IMAGE:......

In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

It's a different Srinagar from what Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf encountered 24 years ago. Tourists throng the Kashmir Valley post-Article 370, azaadi appears dead, and everyone says one man is......

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

'At present, the idea is to expand, consolidate, and stabilise in South India, Mumbai, Pune and grow on what we have been doing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prestige Group Real estate major......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

Stunning Sobhita!

Tabu binges on bread... Kajol drools over bun-maska... Sidharth pushes his limits... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram Sobhita Dhulipala, will soon fly to Cannes, has a good......

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

'I am always rocking.''I am a rockstar.''That's the way the world will always see me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Madhoo/Instagram Madhoo was among the leading heroines of the 1990s, starring in......

A Peek Into Sonam's Life

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram Sonam Kapoor gives everyone a peek into her life on her sixth wedding anniversary. Sharing pictures with husband Anand Ahuja and their son Vayu,......

A Peek Into Sonam's Life

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram Sonam Kapoor gives everyone a peek into her life on her sixth wedding anniversary. Sharing pictures with husband Anand Ahuja and their son Vayu,......

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

IMAGE: Manika Batra is enjoying a strong run, but the 28-year-old admits that she needs to improve her fitness to dominate the Chinese opponents more often. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters Manika......

Khaleel on fighting mental battles ahead of India return

IMAGE: Khaleel Ahmed has been included among the reserves for the T20 World Cup starting next month, He played 11 ODIs and 14 T20Is for India, claiming 15 and 13 wickets. Photograph: BCCI Making......

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic is still seeking his first trophy of the season. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defence,......

WTT Grand Smash: Manika slays world no.14 to march into maiden quarters

IMAGE: Manika Batra continued her red-hot form to enter the quarterfinals. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters Manika Batra's giant-killing run at the Grand Smash tournament in Jeddah ended......

Pacer Sid Kaul to make County Championship debut

IMAGE: An India international, Siddharth Kaul has 284 wickets in 83 First Class matches. Photograph: BCCI Indian pacer Siddharth Kaul was signed by English county side Northamptonshire on......