An avid teacher, entrepreneur and mentor, Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai touched countless lives through his books, teachings and wisdom. His passing leaves behind an irreplaceable void.
Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the hard-earned life lessons that she shares... it will make you laud this strong, brave mother.
In the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, Amrita Puri opens up about breaking stereotypes, dealing with the stigma of divorce and how therapy helped her find peace and self-love.
In a career that has spanned over 30 years and 200 films, if there is one thing that Divya Dutta has not been -- it's afraid. And, in her journey, she has made many friends, collected many precious memories which she shares on the Rediff Podcast.
'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'
'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'
'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'
'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'
In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
'Wedding photography is not just about cameras and equipment. It is about sensitivity and responsibility,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.
'The best photographs usually happen in between the big moments -- a quiet smile, a nervous laugh, a parent watching from the corner of the room. Those are the moments you can't script,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.
If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.
Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.
Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.
From 20 hours of non-stop celebrations to a 12-day wedding event in Ahmedabad featuring over 300 artistes, Devanshi Patel of Shreem Events tells us how she has handled challenging wedding demands.
Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.
Ranjini Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man explains how she accomodated Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur's brief to design the black and white illustrated wedding card and invitation video.
From styling icons like M S Dhoni and Virat Kohli to launching India's first horror film festival, Sapna Bhavnani's journey stretches far beyond cricket and Bollywood -- into fearless self-expression, bold filmmaking and unapologetic reinvention.
Sathya Saran, the woman behind many of India's international pageant wins, reveal why India is no longer bringing the crown home.
Thane-based Chitra Tambe, 28, opens up about how she juggles a full-time career and her growing passion while living in a joint family setup.