Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Rajesh Karkera

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2019

When the hearings resume January 3, you wonder how many things will change and how many things will remain forever the same, as the Sheena Bora trial moves ahead.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2019

'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2019

'When you forgive a farmer's loans there is this ideological economists lobby which says: 'That's socialism. And that's bad'.' 'But to forgive the loans of big people, so that they will be interested to invest further is capitalism and is good.'

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2019

'I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. 'I have heard it's the most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come together), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian.'

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2019

'The G-Class has been unparalleled and unrivalled around the world, since its inception in 1979. It is the benchmark among luxury off-road vehicles' Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said at the much-awaited launch.

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2019

He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2019

Six young designers from the INIFD, Bandra showcased their collection at the Bombay Times Fashion Week held in Mumbai.

'It is a badle ki sarkar'

'It is a badle ki sarkar'

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

'If somebody in your family listens more to your neighbour than you, then doesn't the fault lie with you also? This is what is happening in Kashmir.'

'This government is playing a very, very, dangerous game'

'This government is playing a very, very, dangerous game'

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

'Igniting in this country, a false feeding of nationalism combined with religion.' 'They are promoting the religion of the majority people in the country to feed their political agenda.'

Don't miss! Transgender hero Laxmi opens fashion week

Don't miss! Transgender hero Laxmi opens fashion week

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2019

Mumbai-based LGBTQ activist Laxmi Narayan kick-started the Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2019

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera brings you these visuals from the Bengali Hindu tradition as part of Durga pooja celebrations in Mumbai.

Must see: What happens at Oktoberfest in Mumbai

Must see: What happens at Oktoberfest in Mumbai

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2019

The first installment of the German beer festival in Mumbai saw an eclectic mix of live performances, games, dance and much more.

Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Mercedes-Benz joins the connected cars revolution with the launch of their app -- 'Mercedes Me'.