Dance And Music In Ayodhya

From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.   IMAGE: Students from Ayodhya perform Awadhi folk dance on Rampath.......

Celebrating Prince Of Ayodhya's Return From Exile On Sarayu's Banks

As Lord Ram's temple is set for a grand opening, the banks of the river in Ayodhya erupted with celebration, reports Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com.Photographs and Video: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com......

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses......

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist. There are some absolute crackers to make you smile! Among the top finalists, there is a cat......

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city......

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. It was 5.30 in the morning when my test vehicle, the Tata Punch, arrived in its......

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to......

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere attitude. One which hated being on the tarmac as a lifestyle vehicle, as the second car in your parking......

The Model Who Became A Spy

'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.' IMAGE: One of Aishwarya's favourite photographs shot by Tejinder Singh Khamkha. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained......

'Girish Karnad was such a secure human being'

'Girish Karnad has left behind a lot of wonderful plays.''We must continue to do his work.''That’s the way to keep his memory alive.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com One of......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.''It's so tough to play every tournament and win.' IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankiredy and Chirag Shetty during a practice session at the Goregaon......

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape.Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022. The......