'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.' IMAGE: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan with his sons, Amaan and Ayaan Ali......

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography......

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been......

A teacher like no one else

Anjuli Bhargava discovers Brand Abha Adams.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Abha Adams, 66, has an abiding memory of her own school days. Standing with her two thin plaits among a......

Passports of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi revoked; assets attached

The passports of diamantaire Nirav Modi and owner of Gitanjali Gems Mehul Choksi, the main accused in the Rs 11,400 crore Punjab National Bank scam, have been revoked, external affairs ministry......

PNB fraud: ED raids shell firms; I-T attaches Rs 145 cr assets

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday continued raids for the seventh day as it visited 17 locations across the country, including four shell companies in Mumbai, even as the Income Tax......

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Central probe agencies, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, on Friday continued their crackdown in a Rs 11,400-crore bank fraud case involving billionaire jewellery......

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Image: School children holding tri-coloured balloons take part in the Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters India was 15th on the list in 2013. India moved up......

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.''To receive love is the greatest thing.''What more in life could you wish for?' IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar and Jawaharlal......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

'Every time I step on stage, I feel like I'm performing the play for the first time,' Manoj Joshi tells Sadiya Updade. IMAGE: Manoj Joshi in and as Chanakya in the play. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream.Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest......

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

'The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand will be ground-breaking in many ways.' IMAGE: The Sydney Opera House lights up in celebration of Australia and New Zealand......

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it. IMAGE: Alyssa Healy hits a six during the ICC Women's T20 Cricket......

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

IMAGE: FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi with the Best FIFA Men's player award. Photograph: Flavio Lo Scalzo/Reuters Argentine Lionel Messi beat Liverpool......

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

'I want people to know that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you have guts, no one can stop you.' Rinku Singh's long journey to the WWE is one of the most inspiring stories you will read.......