RAJESH KARKERA,SAISURESH SIVASWAMY

Stories by RAJESH KARKERA,SAISURESH SIVASWAMY

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

As the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 begins, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the chaos backstage.

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

'Nitish Kumar has only done what any smart politician will do in his place,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera.

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com shares a special two-in-one recipe for the traditional kori gassi and chicken sukka.

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss India 2017 contestants.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

If the US President is the master of awkward handshakes, the Indian Prime Minister has cornered the market on awkward hugs. Which one will it be when the two meet?

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the anxiety and excitement at the model auditions in Mumbai.

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

Auto major Mahindra has ambitious plans for its electric cars project, that include ramping up its output to 60,000 units a year, high-end electric powertrains, and 380 to 650 volt battery systems.

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

His daughter is a Belieber. He is most definitely not.

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

The store is spread across 51,300 sq feet area at Hutatma Chowk Square.

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2017

'The coronation of Yogi Adityanath as the surprise chief minister should set at rest all speculation over the nature of the UP mandate,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

Modi and Muslims need a political outreach

Modi and Muslims need a political outreach

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

'For the sake of the nation, and the preservation of its polity, it is high time the country's largest political party and the country's largest religious minority make peace between them,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

How to defeat Modi in elections

How to defeat Modi in elections

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2017

'Modi is larger-than-life, but not invincible. Yet,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Before the Owaisis there was Shahabuddin

Before the Owaisis there was Shahabuddin

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

Today as one sees the Owaisi brothers of Hyderabad seeking to lay claim as the custodian of the Muslim vote and the upholders of the community's interests, it is Shahabuddin who springs to mind for having been there, done that, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2017

ACN Nambiar's life was extraordinary and intricately linked to momentous turns in history. Having lived in Europe for five decades, he was witness to and entangled with what we today -- with the benefit of hindsight -- call recent history.