Narayan Rane gets bail after arrest for 'slap Thackeray' remark

Union minister Narayan Rane was arrested on Tuesday over his controversial remarks against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, which triggered a political row and protests.  IMAGE:......

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.' IMAGE: Medical staff at the open ground quarantine and isolation facility opened for semi-critical coronavirus......

Mumbai's iconic spots turn into quarantine facilities

Mumbai is converting several of its iconic structures into quarantine facilities as it races to prepare for a predicted peaking of infections this month. With some projections suggesting the number......

My Floyd Cardoz story

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz -- who sadly passed away last week after being infected by coronavirus -- was a partner, mentor, friend, colleague. And family. IMAGE: Chef Floyd......

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   'Can you explain to me why this feature [and I named one] is missing in......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal.'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed......

When prestige brands become less snobby

There is a beguiling allure to ‘masstige’ brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren’t always easy or successful, says Bharat Bambawale. IMAGE: What......

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

'People say my father was scared of Kishore Kumar. That is untrue. There are so many songs that my father told the composers to let some other singer sing because they too are good.' Shahid Rafi,......

Remembering Rafi: 'There Cannot Be Another'

Image: Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi passed away at the age of 55 in 1980.Yet, thanks to his extraordinary repertoire of soulful Hindi film songs from his equally illustrious career, his memory is......

Pic: Deepika teams up with dad, Prakash Padukone

It was quite a Kodak moment, really. Deepika Padukone, along with her star father -- the legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone -- had a game of badminton at the Tata Open All India Badminton......

No, thank you, Bollywood!

Indian-American filmmaker Simone Ahuja may have shot with Rahul Bose, but she does not have the regular Bollywood dreams. In fact, Bollywood barely interests her."I just walked out of Malamaal......

'Pant's keeping won't be as sharp on return but...'

KL Rahul worth in platinum, Bharat needs fine-tuning, says former India 'keeper Farokh Engineer IMAGE: KL Rahul and KS Bharat. Photograph: BCCI KL Rahul is ‘worth in platinum' for the dual......

'Man-management is Shastri's forte'

'He builds confidence in players. He has the knack of motivating people.''A few good words from Ravi and that player will be an altogether different player in minutes.' IMAGE: 'Ravi Shastri was......

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

IMAGE: Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra celebrates his century on day one of the Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, March 12, 2022. Photograph: ANI The Ranji Trophy --......

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh with Mr Vasant Raiji on his 100th birthday, January 26, 2020. Photograph: Kind courtesy Marcus......

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh had visited Vasant Raiji on his 100th birthday on January 26. Vasant Raiji, who was India's oldest first-class cricketer at 100, died in in Mumbai in the......