Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf. IMAGE: Protestors stage a rally against the cutting of trees in the Aarey forest for the proposed metro car shed......

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again.Four or five months later she met her death.Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel......

Sheena Bora Trial: What Mekhail Bora Said

Throughout, Mekhail spoke calmly, with hardly an inflection making even the barest attempt to hijack his tone. His tone was so empty it made his narrative all the more touching.And ugly and grey,......

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

In an all Dalit village in Muzzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, three girls who do mazdoori after finishing the day's chores, will vote for the first time.Opening their home and heart to Rediff.com's......

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.' IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey is not a trained actor,......

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap. In the opening stretch of......

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar. In the latest chartbuster from Ranbir Kapoor's rom-com, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,......

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien.''But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages......

Kohli thrilled to find form in World Cup year

IMAGE: Virat Kohli struck 166 runs from 110 balls in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI India thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in the final ODI to sweep the series 3-0, with......

Ishan Kishan Is A Fan Favourite

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan, left, hands over the fan's note to Shardul Thakur. Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy BCCI/Twitter Flamboyant batter Ishan Kishan smashed an 84 ball 93 to set up India's 279......

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

'We were all numb. His father's last rites hadn't been performed' 'To this day I wonder, how in the world did he muster the courage to drop in at the ground. We were all numb at his tragedy and......

SEE: How Farokh Engineer saved Shashi Kapoor's career

'My bench mate at school was Shashi Kapoor and we were together from KG right up to the 10th standard.' IMAGE: Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer. Photograph: BCCI   Former India......

Former cricketers come to Shami's defense over trolls on wife

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's picture with his wife on Facebook. Former cricketers have come to defense of ace Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who came under sharp criticism of Muslim fanatics for......