Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2024

'Whenever there is a women-oriented film, people think that it will be a serious film, or there will be men-bashing. But there's nothing like that. Women can do comedy very, very well.'

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes his car for a spin on Mumbai's brand-new coastal road and comes away awestruck.

'Online dating is so much work'

'Online dating is so much work'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2024

She's a popular, cute-looking vlogger who's written a book about breakups. But what does Shenaz Treasury think about romance? The modern version of right swipe-left swipe love? And a world in which the rule of ishq have changed?

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2024

'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2024

From Mumbai to Silvassa in Daman, and back.

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2024

'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.

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.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

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.

'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.