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'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.......

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of ”preserving their family tree”, need to be educated that it is their son and not his......

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

Off to a flying start, Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday ushered in 2024 with the successful launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into black holes in......

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday appealed to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to end "trust deficit" by holding "heart-to-heart" conversation, saying violence is no......

FM launches new small savings scheme for women with 7.5% return

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday announced a 'Mahila Samman Saving Certificate' with a fixed interest rate of 7.5 per cent for two years. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

IMAGE: Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO Ogilvy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ogilvy, one of the world's leading advertising agencies, will for the first time have an Indian-origin......

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.' IMAGE: Ravi Kishan in Laapataa Ladies. After getting high praise for his cop act in Laapataa......

'No country treats porn stars like we do'

'Why is being a porn star socially acceptable and not a prostitute?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kangana Ranaut/Instagram Kangana Ranaut, who is set to mark her electoral debut from Himachal......

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma. What are......

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram Armed with a smile and grace, her only concern is the passenger's security and seat belt. Whether she's having a bad day or good one, the only......

Thank You For Coming Review: Undesirable!

Kanika's problem is so ridiculous, it is surprising she didn't discover till the age of 32 what every teen knows, sighs Deepa Gahlot. For some reason, film-makers believe that drinking is a sign......

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.......

Why Anju Bobby George is envious of today's athletes?

I envy today''s athletes because I was in wrong era: Anju Bobby George Photograph: Kind Courtesy Anju Bobby George/Instagram India's first-ever World Athletics Championship medalist, Anju Bobby......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

IMAGE: Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq said his team was below par in all departments. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Getty Images Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq feels his struggling team deserves......

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh. IMAGE: Actress Taapsee Pannu, left, with Chandro Tomar. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

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