Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government amid a walkout by opposition parties.......

CAG to audit reconstruction of Delhi CM's residence

The Central government has initiated a special audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India into alleged irregularities in the reconstruction of the Delhi chief minister's residence, the......

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

'The Pakistan government, we were told, has a plan to renovate several Hindu temples and Buddhist sites, which over the years have fallen into disrepair.''The aim is to create a pilgrimage circuit......

A curtain raiser to Mumbai's favourite festival

The ten-day-long Ganesha festival begins on September 17, Thursday, and Mumbai is going all out to welcome the its favourite deity to their homes and public pandals. Rediff.com brings you snapshots......

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America, discovers Abhijit J Masih. IMAGE:......

Who's The Boy With Kajol, Rani?

Like they do every year, Kajol and sister Tanishaa Mukerji were present at the Durga Puja celebrations at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai. The pandal had the theme......

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

For more than half a century, the beautiful quality of Lata Mangeshkar's singing has regaled generations of listeners. The fact that it's not merely tough but impossible for anybody to name just......

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols.Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very......

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

'He was a cricketer who come once in a lifetime...' Cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi passed away into the ages on October 23, 2023.Regarded as one of the greatest spinners to have played the game,......

'You can't serve the game by starting a league'

The recently-launched Indian Cricket League has created quite a stir. The Board of Control for Cricket India has notrecognised it. Instead, it has criticised former India stumper and chairman of......