Slow march on the path to immortality

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta. IMAGE: The average person can now expect to live longer, and maintain better health than in any previous......

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school.......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot. For the new generation, it is probably the Harry Potter books set in a boarding school that......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos’ electrifying and most......

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

IMAGE: Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed a dream run in her first major after more than three years out of the sport. Photograph: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

'Hey, even queens have their off days, right?'

Photograph: Kind courtesy PV Sindhu/Instagram P V Sindhu hopes to make a comeback when she steps onto the court at the Australian Open from Tuesday. After facing two consecutive first round exits......

Check out Barbie dolls modelled on Osaka

All Photographs: Kind Courtesy Naomi Osaka/Instagram Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka now has her own line of Barbie dolls. The 23-year-old world No 2 tennis player, who has used......

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine. IMAGE: Manasi Joshi......

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

Sanchez Vicario says world No 1 Osaka facing pressure of instant fame IMAGE: Japa's Naomi Osaka. Photograph: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Naomi Osaka's fluctuating form before the French Open is a......