JP was a People's Hero unmatched in Independent India. Archana Masih goes to Jayaprakash Narayan's village looking for Bihar's greatest son as the claimants of his legacy go to war in what is being called the Election of Elections.
There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.
Ever wondered what financial advice would the Sarabhais of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai churn out? Read on to know!
This excerpt, from her recently released Mouth Full Of Blood (February 19, 2019), reflects what is happening in many countries across the world today.
Some of Bollywood's amazing women shared some amazing words on Women's Day.
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
Last week we asked our readers if they believe in sucking up to the boss. Here are some witty responses.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the impressive show by his party to the "alert voters" who he said rejected the 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) of opposition parties.
'The Saudis are in the driving seat in navigating the relations with India; they set its compass and calibrate its pace,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'
'The colloquial language forced a turn to the recent past and I thought about the hangings of men like Afzal Guru and Yakub Memon.' 'Whatever their deeds, proven or still in doubt, did their deaths not deserve to be mourned by a sister, wife, or child?' A fascinating excerpt from Amitava Kumar's Writing Badly Is Easy.
The Supreme Court had last week stayed a Bombay high court order and allowed Maharashtra government to hold the event at the Chowpatty.
Despite drawing a blank in Tamil Nadu, its leaders in the state claimed they should strike roots without using a crutch at this "most opportune" time, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.
He was being treated for liver cancer.
Abhishek, Ajay, Alia, Anushka, Karan, Karthik, Ranveer, Richa, SRK, Shilpa, Sonakshi, Sonam, Varun... celebrate Independence Day.
India is a country that has inspired kings, commoners, travellers and poets from far off lands since time immemorial. Australian poet Les Murray is yet another addition to that long list, who has found his muse in this country.
With 20 lakh tulips of 46 varieties in its lap, Asia's largest Tulip garden overlooking the world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar was on Saturday thrown open to visitors, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley.
'Amitabh practised Rang Barse well; the singing, movements, everything. And he got the inflections perfectly.'
Google India announced a new social campaign called #ReachForTheSky, in association with MARD initiative.
'I don't get attached to my success,' Ayushmann Khurrana tells Kavita Chowdhury.
As Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 72nd birthday on October 11, he tells us what his biggest happiness is.
The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.
Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'The relationship between Victoria and Tagore was one of mutual admiration and respect.'
Then, the young would avoid parents at home by joining tuition classes. Today, they avoid their parents on Facebook by joining WhatsApp.
Let those in power put trees on par with the sacred cow. And century-old trees certainly need to be worshipped, says Anil Singh.
For generations to come it will be difficult for any other Urdu poet to attain such high standards as Nida Fazli, who passed into the ages on Monday, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.
The fellowships are limited to 21 'immortals of literature' at a time.
A series of tender and whimsical letters written by poet T S Eliot to a beloved godson will go on sale next month, auctioner Bonhams announced on Thursday.\n\n
In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.
Zverev needed treatment on his left hamstring in the second set and was clearly hampered as his close friend Thiem put him through the wringer with his trademark groundstrokes.
"The circular is issued by the local authority. The state government doesn't go with the views of these local authorities," Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde told Rediff.com over the phone.
The group's much-touted acquisitions in recent years follow a series of disappointments in joint ventures.
Jaitley sets condition of 50% assets for applicability of capital gain tax.
When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.
