PART III: The moments that defined 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series, rediff.com presents a......

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

Here’s a glimpse at what happened around the world last week A volunteer of Ukrainian self-defence battalion ‘Azov’ talks to his girlfriend after returning from the front line in......

Race backlash against Nina Davuluri shows OUR true colours

The global stigma of discrimination will go only when Asians and Africans have the self-confidence to be themselves, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray Disraeli was wrong. Race isn't quite the ultimate......

US secy of state John Kerry's wife hospitalised

The wife of US Secretary of State John Kerry was in critical but stable condition in a Boston hospital, an official said.  Teresa Heinz Kerry, 74, has been moved to a Boston hospital from the......

CRIME. ROMANCE. HORROR

Justice in medieval times, whodunit in the woods, mafia boss in the making, Sukanya Verma takes a look at the sheer variety on OTT this week. The Last DuelWhere to watch? Disney HotstarLanguage:......

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

IMAGE: Beyoncé accepts the Best R&B Performance award for Black Parade. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Women artistes were the big winners at the 63rd Grammy Awards. In fact,......

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

The Emmy nominations for 2018. Game Of Thrones led the 70th Emmy awards with the highest nominations at 22. It was followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld at 21, and The......

Will these films win an Oscar?

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recently-held Toronto International Film Festival. There are so many reasons to like the Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto is a great, vibrant......

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

IMAGE: Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finishes ahead of compatriot Shericka Jackson and Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou to win the women's 100m at the Diamond League meet, at Letzigrund Stadium, in......

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9. IMAGE: Andre De Grass, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney celebrate winning gold for Canada in the......

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5. IMAGE: Jake Wightman of Great Britain celebrates winning the men’s 1500m final at the World Athletics......

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4. IMAGE: Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas in action during the women's triple jump final at the World Athletics......

Olympic Athletics: De Grasse fastest into 200m final

IMAGE: Canada's Andre De Grasse reacts after finishing first in Heat 3 of the 200m Men's semi-final at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Usain Bolt has gone but......