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'They played Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo At The White House'

'It was beautifully played by an American band.' IMAGE: Panna and Dr Bharat Barai at the White House. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr Bharat Barai He hosted a young 'karyakarta' named Narendra......

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey.He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on......

What Mamata can learn from this actor

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.''Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency,......

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

Far away from the glare of publicity live Atal Bihari Vajpayee's family -- three sisters, nephews, nieces and their children.A large family proud of its bond with India's leader.Rediff.com's......

When I met the Queen of England

Dancer-choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen......

Inspiring success stories of 3 entrepreneurs

Besides a great idea, it takes pluck, and some luck, to get going. Three startup entrepreneurs share their success stories with Indulekha Aravind. Image: Nithin Kamath (L) can afford to smile......

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

When it comes to absolutely critical commodities, there's no question that this one is at the top of the list. By a long way. You need it. I need it. Every single person in the world needs it. It's......

Why London is celebrating India

When it comes to going ga-ga over India, London just takes the cake. Even as you read this, the city is gearing up to celebrate India in a never-before display of culture, food, art, theater and......

Mumbai's amazing dabbawalas

Four thousand five hundred semi-literate dabbawalas collect and deliver 175,000 packages within hours. What should we learn from this unique, simple and highly efficient 120-year-old logistics......

What really caused the ONGC fire

The raging fire that gutted an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation oil-drilling platform in the Bombay High oilfield area was caused when an ONGCvessel -- MSV Samudra Suraksha -- sent to pick up a sick......

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold. IMAGE: Sam Rockwell (Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,......

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms. IMAGE: Sally Hawkins' stunning portrayal as a mute in The......

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.''Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.''This guy was disrupting the royal household. It......

Review: Avoid Baywatch if you are looking for logic!

Baywatch feels like Priyanka Chopra's presence influenced the producers to make a Bollywood movie in Hollywood, says A Ganesh Nadar. Baywatch is a sexy comedy. One that is rather in-your-face. All......

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Ankur Pathak feels that Tere Mere Phere is let down by it's lead actors. Post YOUR reviews here!Has an aircraft ever returned to its starting point, just because a couple was fighting for......

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh Gupta lists some more amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times. IMAGE: The Lord's cricket ground, owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club,......

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

IMAGE: Peter Siddle made his Test debut in Mohali in 2008 and claimed India's Sachin Tendulkar as his maiden wicket. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Australia paceman Peter Siddle has......

I was mentally and physically ruined: Maxwell

IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell will make his domestic cricket return, captaining Melbourne Stars in their opening Big Bash match later this month. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Australian......

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

IMAGE: Queen’s New Year’s honours list includes knighthood for cricketer Alastair Cook. Photograph: PaulChilds/Reuters Britain has recognised its sporting stars in the Queen’s......

PHOTOS: Watch out for these England football team's WAGS in Samba land!

England's footballers at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil are likely to grab the headlines more for the presence of their wives and girlfriends rather than their on-field performances. Team......

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