'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

'A very large part of this would have come from opium.' IMAGE: Amitav Ghosh with his new book, Smoke and Ashes, after its launch at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai, July 18, 2023. Amitav Ghosh is......

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, author and columnist Shobhaa De tells Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar in a no-holds-barred conversation. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com......

'Indrani was very angry'

'At any point did you find out why Sheena had not disclosed her true relationship with Indrani?'Rahul: 'Sheena had told me as her grandparents were dependent on Indrani financially (and if she told......

Bollywood's Cool Summer Style Tips

Whether off to a wedding, a holiday or a date, get inspired by our glamorous ladies this summer! Namrata Thakker compiles some interesting fashion tips from the stars.   Photograph: Kind......

Kriti Kharbanda's Chooda Ceremony

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Kharbanda/Instagram Kriti Kharbanda knows how to make a simple handwoven sari look festive enough for a wedding. The actor shares pictures of her chooda ceremony......

Wedding Fashion Tips From Radhika Madan

It's the wedding season, and if you're still looking for fashion inspiration, check out Radhika Madan's style. Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Madan/Instagram Radhika Madan recently attended a......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

At Vini Maxwell's Baby Shower

Photograph: Kind courtesy Vini Raman Maxwell/Instagram   Australia cricketer Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman shared charming glimpses from their traditional Tamil baby shower. Vini took to......

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Photographs: Kind courtesy Ruturaj Gaikwad/Instagram   Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and his wife Utkarsha Pawar paid tribute to CSK and the Whistle Podu fans with a traditional......

Hardik, Natasa's Stunning Hindu Wedding

India's T20 skipper Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic renewed their marriage vows according to Hindu custom, a day after the couple's Valentine's Day wedding as per Christian rituals in Udaipur,......