Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

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.

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.

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

'They had been locked up for 17 days and the door was opened and they're like, 'We're not going on one of these stretcher things. We're out of here'!' 'Then someone says, 'They're all out!' 'They are all safe?' 'Yes, they're all safe'.' 'I am like aaaaahhh. I cried happy tears.'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

'Chandrayaan demonstrates the skill of India, and its people'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

'ISRO's style is a terrific example of being able to survive, acknowledge failures, and then most importantly of all, learn from them to ensure that subsequent missions are successful.'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Secrets From The MasterChef Kitchen...

Secrets From The MasterChef Kitchen...

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2023

When MasterChef India judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra start talking, you can be sure it will be a masaledaar conversation.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2023

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Is Diwali Making You Sad, Lonely?

Is Diwali Making You Sad, Lonely?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna tells you how to deal with your emotions in a positive way during the festive season.

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2023

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic is cleary not for you.

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna explains how you can improve your mental health by seeking professional help.