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'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

Historically, the Mandi constituency has favoured scions of erstwhile princely states, electing royals in 13 out of 19 elections, including two bypolls since 1952. IMAGE: Vikramaditya Singh's late......

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.''It was never for me to ask or for them to give.' IMAGE: Navneet Kaur Rana, the......

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe Line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present.Yet, when friendships develop there are no......

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Since its launch on March 28, 2020, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, or PM-CARES, has been embroiled in several controversies. Rediff.com's Syed......

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

The fear that Mamata might snatch the mantle of Opposition leadership which the Gandhis firmly believe to be theirs by birthright seems to have persuaded Sonia and Rahul to give up their......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide. IMAGE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is very choosy about the ads he appears in.......

Once upon a time in India Inc...

The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the......

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms With the aviation ministry easing the 5/20 norms, Tata Sons is stepping up investment in its......

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his......

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...'A typical politician's line, did you say,......

'I had only three months to live'

'I don't care what opinion people have of me. I am God's favourite child.' IMAGE: Sherlyn Chopra will be next seen in Ekta Kapoor's Web series Paurashpur Season 2. All Photographs: Kind courtesy......

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Anil Kapoor, now aging gracefully into older gentleman roles, has had quite a chequered career. Luckily for popular actors, audiences have short memories and forget their screen missteps, or he......

2023's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

The first half of the year has not only been eventful, it has also been very unpredictable. While some big films failed or under-performed, there have been unexpected blockbusters as well. Joginder......

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

He could have easily played hardball with all the aces up his sleeve but Bollywood star Akshay Kumar instead terminated his lucrative contract with Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) in 2009 after......

The Dhoni no one really knew...

He was a bit of everything and still a bit more but no one could actually comprehend what.Everyone thought they knew Dhoni, but no one knew him. IMAGE: Indian cricket will remain forever indebted......

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.''A couple of seconds can change your life completely.' IMAGE: Shanthakumaran Sreesanth will be eligible to return to cricket after his......

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

'He speaks his mind, takes stands, interacts on social media' 'His frankness can actually boost the brand' IMAGE: Virat Kohli’s success off the pitch is matched by his prowess on......

Dangal repeat as Mahavir Phogat misses daughter's medal bout

'My father came for the first time to watch my bout and I am sad that he has been here since morning but could not get tickets. An athlete is entitled to two tickets but we have not even been given......

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