Will move court on Tuesday against inhuman conduct of SIR: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would move court against the EC's SIR of electoral rolls, alleging that fear, harassment and administrative arbitrariness linked to the......

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

Not allowing girl to wear hijab to school denial of...: Kerala govt

The Kerala government on Friday told the high court in Kochi that not permitting a Muslim girl to wear her headscarf (hijab) to school was an "invasion" of her privacy and dignity and a "denial of......

The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

Walking away is easier when nothing is at stake. It is far harder when you must break away from your core.Those who manage to do this are truly admirable because it takes immense courage to choose......

Info Edge named India's most successful venture investor

Naukri.com-parent Info Edge, whose long-term bets on Indian startups ranging from Zomato to Policybazaar yielded blockbuster returns, has been named the country's most successful venture investor,......

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

Film folk celebrated Mahashivratri on Wednesday by visiting temples and performing pooja, and posting pictures online. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram Aahana Kumra visits the......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

The 40-year-okd has strong familial ties and cultural connection to India, often visiting Kolkata and enjoying Indian food.   IMAGE: Now a prominent commentator, Isa Guha was the first woman of......

Risk-averse Junior squash champion Anika aims high

IMAGE: Anika Dubey also represented India in the World Junior Individual and Team Championships in Cairo in July this year. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anika Dubey Pune's rising squash sensation......

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

IMAGE: On the occasion of National Sports Day, Sachin Tendulkar said sports leagues, not just in cricket, were playing a big role in generating interest among the young generation. Photograph:......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......

How Rohit's message spurred Jaiswal to century!

'The wicket was a little spicy, so I was having a lot of fun batting.' SCORECARD   IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal unleashed a barrage of boundaries from his heavily loaded artillery. Photograph: Paul......