Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests......

'I can't believe I survived that nightmare'

'The buildings all around had caved in or were damaged. The trees were all uprooted. Things were very scary.' IMAGE: Ruslaan Mumtaz in Manali, with the raging Beas behind him. Photographs: Kind......

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has failed to create a successor who could take his party forward. IMAGE: Nationalist......

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

In the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the broadcast filled the "emptiness" he felt after coming to Delhi in 2014 and described it as an expression of the......

The Next Big Tech Revolution

Blockchain's promise: Dramatically speeding up transactions, explains Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The term 'blockchain' in an ordinary citizen's mind probably......

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

Modi's unexpected announcement of achieving net zero by 2070 may have neatly deflected the pressures on India to sign up to an ambitious pledge but it does nothing to dispel the ecological......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

Discover India's poshest homes

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy.One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments.A buyer......

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.''Everyone's making fun of everyone.''So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.' IMAGE: Jim Sarbh as Dr Homi Bhabha in......

When Varun Dhawan proved he could act

As long as Varun gives us one such performance every 2-3 years we forgive him all the excesses of Coolie No 1 and Judwaa, says Subhash K Jha. Varun Dhawan's career as a hero has been a festival of......

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Fahadh Faasil in and as Joji. Greed......

Taimur is 4 and FABULOUS!

On her son Taimur Ali Khan's fourth birthday on December 20, Kareena Kapoor Khan looked back at the time the controversy around his name started. Soon after Kareena and Saif Ali Khan became parents......

Gayle Rules The Skies!

IMAGE: The party never stops for the Universe Boss. Photographs: Kind courtesy Chris Gayle Fans may miss his on-field heroics, but Chris Gayle is still the entertainer he always has been. A......

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

IMAGE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo attends the Asian Games. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo has created a buzz on social media after......