What's Yama Doing On The Street?

Please click on the images for glimpses of India's battle against Omicron on Sunday, January 9, 2022.   IMAGE: A volunteer dressed as Yama requests a commuter to wear a mask in Nadia, West......

Yeh Hai India: Drama On The Street

Please click on the image for a look at the latest in our Yeh Hai India series: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country. Yeh Hai India IMAGE: Artists perform on a......

The Demons of Fake News

Fake news, much like the golden deer in the Ramayana, is leading the world into chaos, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The real is finally mythical; and fake news,......

Francois Gautier: The spirit of Natchiketa

Have you ever heard the story of Natchiketa?Natchiketa, a young boy, sees his father, a Vedic rishi, give dhanas (offerings) to the gods. "What about me father?" asks Natchiketa."I will donate you......

When Bollywood Slipped Into God Mode

Every now and then Bollywood finds itself in need of divine intervention. In the upcoming OMG 2, Akshay Kumar plays Lord Shiva -- correction: A messenger of Lord Shiva (as directed by the Central......

The BEST of NTR Jr

Before we watch NTR Jr in S S Rajamouli's RRR, it's time to look back at his previous big hits. Subhash K Jha picks the actor's best on his birthday on May 20.   Student No 1 (2001) IMAGE:......

First Look: Upendra, Ramya first 3-D film in Kannada

The first full-fledged 3-D film in Kannada, Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi (Warrior with a Sword and Beauty Queen), will release in theatres across Karnataka on April 27.The film stars Upendra and......

Sumo wrestler to teach Bigg Boss housemates origami!

Former Japanese sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama has entered the reality show Bigg Boss as a guest. The episode will air today.  The 27-year-old doesn't speak English and shared his thoughts with......

Rashid left out as India host Afghanistan-NZ Test

  IMAGE: Rashid Khan last played a Test in 2021, against Zimbabwe. Photograph: BCCI All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan's 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off......

Asiad: Skater Yama clinches 2 bronze for India

Rollersports fetched India a couple of unexpected bronze medals with Anup Kumar Yama bagging one in the men's single free skating before combining with Avani Panchal to finish third in the pairs......

Asian Games: India's skaters claim surprise bronze!

IMAGE: Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj celebrate winning bronze at the Asian Games on Monday. Photograph: SAI Media/X India's speed skaters......

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

IMAGE: Cricketer Sandeep Warrier lauded better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj’s medal-winning Asian Games feat. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sandeep Warrier/Instagram Sandeep Warrier has seen......

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Sania Mirza is only the second tennis player to be named for the country’s highest sports honour. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted......