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National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary......

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has......

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' IMAGE: Preeti Roy with Mother Teresa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Preeti Roy Preeti Roy is......

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Renowned women's rights activist Ela Bhatt, the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association), died in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related issues, her associates said. Bhatt, 89,......

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

'The decision to supply free food grains is not an economically sound decision because the government will find it very difficult in future to charge anything for food grains.' Kindly note the......

'We had surplus wheat stocks till last year, where has it gone?'

'All imaginary figures are pushed by government bureaucrats.''They never showed that the production of wheat was less this time.' IMAGE: A worker sifts wheat at the market yard of the Agriculture......

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Then prime......

Here's more good news for the Indian cricket team

In 1983, when India won the cricket World Cup for the first time under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, Pranab Mukherjee was the finance minister in the central government led by Indira Gandhi. He had......

M S Swaminathan on the perils of Bt brinjal

The father of the Green Revolution explains how the genetically-modified version of brinjal may kill biodiversity. He introduced high-yielding wheat varieties in India to feed a country struggling......

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).......

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

IMAGE: Aparrna Balamurali and Suriya in Soorarai Pottru. Tamil film Soorarai Pottru won the National Award for Best Feature at the 68th National Film Awards for 2020. The film, inspired by the......

Cannes Diaries: A touch of Punjab in Cannes

Chauthi Koot is the first of two Indian films in Un Certain Regard. A prime afternoon slot and a full theatre were promising for a start. Then, Gurvinder Singh with his Chauthi......

12 MUST WATCH Movies

'It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.' Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com lists his favourite movies at......

Julia Roberts to shoot in Delhi ashram

Oscar winner Julia Roberts landed in New Delhi on Thursday with cast and crew to shoot her film, Eat, Pray, Love. Based on Pushcart Prize winner Elizabeth Gilbert's spirituality/travel memoir, this......

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen became only the second boxer after Mary Kom to win two World titles. Photograph: BFI Becoming only the second Indian female to have two World Championships gold medals to her......

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

IMAGE: Ronaldo's silver on Wednesday was his third medal of the championships. He had earlier won bronze medals in 1km time trial and team sprint events. Photograph: Sports India/Twitter Ronaldo......

Sindhu, Srikanth and Lakshya to headline India Open 2022

IMAGE: World No. 7 Sindhu has been given the top seed in women's singles category which includes London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, who lifted the title in 2015, alongside other young......

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

'I will work hard to change the colour of my medal at next Olympics.' IMAGE: Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on her arrival at the Indira Gandhi international airport in New Delhi.......

Play The Great Khali contest: Win COOL Prizes!

India's wrestling fans finally get a chance to witness to the return of their favourite wrestler, The Great Khali. He will be in action for the first time on home soil during 'The Great Khali......

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