PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2024

'I have trained Ravish Kumar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan...' 'But if I approach somebody for work, I never get it.'

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2024

A pro at bargaining, a skill she takes great delight in, 20-year-old Femina Miss India World 2023, loves to street shop.

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2024

The Himalaya Wellness Company, in collaboration with cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, unveiled its flagship initiative, Ek Nayi Muskaan.

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2024

'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!'

'There will be fireworks between Sushmita and me'

'There will be fireworks between Sushmita and me'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2024

'People started noticing me again. OTT is a good platform for serious actors. In the olden days, unless you are the heroine, actors would have screen deaths. But now, there are so many good roles for women.'

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2024

The ISRL Pune event was more than just a race; it was a glimpse into the future of Indian motorsports.

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2024

'Why not make plays more popular, so that people from all corners of society come and watch?'

'A New Ayodhya Has Come Into Being'

'A New Ayodhya Has Come Into Being'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2024

To truly understand Ayodhya's soul, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com spoke to Ayodhya nivasis to find out how they respond to the new Ram temple in their midst, and the changes in their lives.

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

'It was Ramji's blessing that we got darshan.'

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya awaits its prince's return, a slew of dance programmes showcasing the cultural mosaic of India are being held across Dharmpath, in a hat tip of sorts to the Baahubali director.

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.

Anup Jalota Will Sing New Bhajans In Ayodhya

Anup Jalota Will Sing New Bhajans In Ayodhya

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2024

The 70-year-old singer flew into Ayodhya on Friday afternoon with his crew and has a couple of performances in the city apart from attending the temple inauguration.

'The love story is the most difficult genre'

'The love story is the most difficult genre'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2024

'I know people tell me aur picture karo, but it's so difficult to find scripts that actually offer the audience something new.'

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

Daring maneuvers and breathtaking formations were on display at Mumbai's Marine Drive courtesy the Indian Air Force.

IAF Jets Zoom Over Mumbai Shore

IAF Jets Zoom Over Mumbai Shore

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the spectacular aerial display by the Indian Air Force over the Mumbai shoreline.

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Rememembering the lack of funds when making Meera, Gulzarsaab said, "I asked her to work in the film without taking any money and she said this is a film which she would like to watch with her children and their children."

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2024

'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'