'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.
A day before iconic street artist Banksy opens Walled Off -- his hotel in Bethlehem, a few feet away from the Israel-Palestine Wall -- we take you inside on a tour.
Disgraced South African track star Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Monday to find out whether he will serve a long stretch behind bars for the negligent killing of his model girlfriend, or walk out a free man.
'Across the political spectrum, especially from the side of the NDA itself, there is complete disillusionment (with the way the BJP is treating its allies).' 'This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.'
'Once you are a mother, you don't have time for yourself, especially if you are a first-time mother. You want to do everything for the child and then you realise that you don't have 10 hands.' Rakshanda Khan is back, and ready to thrill!
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.
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After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion.
Maharaj, who joined the BJP in 2014 soon after Harish Rawat became the chief minister of Uttarakhand, alleged that the Congress is "looking at people as Hindu and Muslim face".
Around 600 scientists and engineers are hoping for the best as they forge ahead with plans of making an indigenous version of a space shuttle.
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Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.
Almost three hours go like a breeze in the company of Bahubali's eclectic protagonists, where every single one makes an 'entry' designed for wolf-whistle.
1929-2018: The life and legacy of Ursula K Le Guin in her own words.
'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.
Dhadak is a film that turns Nagraj Manjule's vision into naught, only so that a few more zeroes can be added to Karan Johar's bank account, says Sreehari Nair.
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India on Monday successfully launched the first technology demonstrator of indigenously made Reusable Launch Vehicle, capable of launching satellites into orbit around earth and then re-enter the atmosphere, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.
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A country as diverse as India has some of the strangest rituals and traditions. From bizarre ways to cure illnesses to an unusual matrimony to please the rain gods...the things people do here must be seen to be believed.
Gajraj Rao's performance in Badhaai Ho is the finest by an actor in a Hindi film this year, applauds Sreehari Nair.
For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.
What's the mood in the AAP, BJP camps on the eve of counting?
Amazing stories about some of our best loved movies from Bhavani Iyer who wrote them.
Evacuation of people from the family quarters is in progress.
Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.
'This is not just Make in India; this is much more than that. Right from design to delivery, everything was done in India.'
Answer these questions honestly and see where you stand and what you have to change to get the body you want.
'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'
'And please understand, I do not want to finish with a consolation prize of participation, but finish shoulder to shoulder with the men.' The inspiring story of a gutsy woman who braved the odds to prove that women can be winners too.
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He is only the second Englishman following three-times champion Nick Faldo to win the coveted Green Jacket
The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.
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Two young designers from Meghalaya are making a positive impact with their skills.
As Odisha and Andhra Pradesh gear up for the arrival of Cyclone Phailin, here's a brief summary of what you should and should not do during a cyclone.
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