The moments that shaped 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news......

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Sushma Swaraj’s suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing, reports Archis Mohan. The world has marvelled at Prime Minister Narendra......

Two Vinitas and the 26/11 tragedy

Vinita Bisht and Vinita Kamte lost their husbands -- one an NSG commando, the other an IPS officer -- in the 26/11 terror attacks. Six years later, Archana Masih/Rediff.com meets them to discover......

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages on February 6, 2022. She was 92.Some of her best songs, in celebration of an incredible life. Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer......

The ULTIMATE Lata Mangeshkar playlist

Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer ever. Goddess Saraswati incarnate. Hyperbole becomes Lata Mangeshkar. No amount of praise is lavish enough to describe the supremacy of her voice as it......

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.' Tanushree Dutta is in a happy space......

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Asha Bhosle, who turns 85 on September 8, has sung some of the finest Hindi film songs in her long and illustrious career.Sukanya Verma takes a look. Her voice reminds me of tiramisu. Rich, moist,......

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

IMAGE: George Wellington tackles a player during a Kabaddi match at the London School of Economics. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters The mention of kabaddi often leaves Britons scratching their......

Ranji semis: Thakur's blazing ton rescues Mumbai vs TN

Shardul Thakur-led Mumbai's rearguard puts Tamil Nadu on mat in Ranji Trophy semifinal IMAGE: Mumbai’s Shardul Thakur celebrates his century. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Domestic/X......

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

IMAGE: Wrestler Aman won bronze in the 57kg event Photograph: Kind courtesy Team India/X Bajrang Punia, who entered the Asian Games after escaping the selection trials, suffered embarrassing......

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Vikram, Karthika finish at 4th, 5th place in roller skating 1000m sprint Photograph: Kind Courtesy Vikram Rajendra Ingale/Twitter India's Vikram Rajendra Ingale and Karthika Jagadeeswaran signed......

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

IMAGE: Ravi Dahiya will not compete in the Asian Games after being defeated by Atish Todkar. Photograph: Twitter Unheralded Atish Todkar caused a huge upset by knocking out Olympic silver......