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Forces opposing Somnath temple reconstruction still active: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the forces that had opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple after independence are "still active among us", and India needs to be alert, united......

Mamdani's success story to inspire generations

Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......

Mamdani takes oath as NYC Mayor at a subway station

Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in a private ceremony held just moments into the New Year in an old subway station in New York. IMAGE: Zohran Mamdani sworn in......

Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize For Mara Corina Machado

Maria Corina Machado, a leading voice for democracy in Venezuela, won this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Because she was hiding from Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian government, she could not attend the......

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor.Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing......

The Voice Behind India's Stories Falls Silent

What he carried, straight from the heartland of India, was the refreshing smell of mitti (soil) that permeated every word he wrote, recalls Jasmeet Singh Gandhi. IMAGE: Piyush Pandey's signature......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh has risen to superstar status with Dhurandhar's blockbuster success. Before that, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with a four-film collaboration, had a big role in Ranveer's remarkable career.......

Mrs Deshpande Review: Not Chilling

By not turning Mrs Deshpande into a monster like the notorious Hannibal Lecter, the show may have reduced the chills. Still, it's an efficiently made crime show, which depends on the stardom of......

Vrusshabha Review: Even Mohanlal Can't Salvage This

Vrusshabha feels like a ChatGPT prompt gone wrong, where the lazy ask for a sure-shot 'Pan Indian' blockbuster formula gives us a flimsy period epic in the guise of an incompetently drawn......

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

As the year draws to a close, Rediff Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order. ......

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: Anna Shtourman/FIDE A......

Tata Chess Blitz: So in sole lead, Erigaisi second after Rd 9

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi with 6.5 points remained second behind American GM Wesley So after nine rounds of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz tournament, in Kolkata, on Saturday. Photograph: Anna......

Wesley So clinches Tata Blitz crown, Sarin finishes 2nd

IMAGE: Wesley So aggregated 12 points for the title. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Saint Louis Chess Club, Lennart Ootes American Grandmaster Wesley So showed remarkable consistency to clinch the......

Play fearless: Clear message for India U-19s at World Cup

‘Under-19 cricket is about expressing yourself’ As India's U-19 boys prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with a focus on fearless cricket. Former Indian cricketer......

FA Cup: Arsenal sink Portsmouth; Manchester United lose

IMAGE: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores their second goal past Portsmouth's Josef Bursik. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the......