New York-based photographer Mark Bennington recently released his collection of beautiful photographs depicting the typical Bollywood life in a coffee table book called Living the Dream: The Life of the 'Bollywood' Actor.
Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.
Om Puri, notes Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com, has given one of the most endearing performances of his career in producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey and director Lasse Hallstrom's new film, The Hundred-Foot Journey
Former England international defender Sol Campbell says English soccer would benefit from a salary cap for youth players which would make academies less attractive for overseas talent.
'Is standing in a queue any bigger sacrifice than that of a soldier's family?'
Narendra Modi speaks to CNN's Fareed Zakaria in his first interview after becoming prime minister. The excerpts
Physical security for women, the first step towards getting them into factories and offices, is all but absent in most Indian cities, notes Kanika Datta.
Scriptwriter of Baar Baar Dekho Sri Rao gets candid about his film and Bollywood.
From May 26 onwards, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting applications for work visas from H-IB spouses, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.
'We are two countries that, as Swami Vivekananda said in Chicago more than a century ago, have sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations on Earth.' 'People are watching to wait and see if this Modi moment is going to be the moment when the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy finally capitalise on the full, inherent potential of this relationship.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from the State Department's lunch for Prime Minister Modi.
Fireworks light up the night sky above the Maracana as some 50,000 spectators present, and some 3 billion people tuned in around the world as Brazil lifted the curtain on its second major sporting event in two years, after the 2014 soccer World Cup.
In a world in which men still dominate the institutional landscape, gender-neutrality is as much their responsibility as women's.
Despite being intrinsically American, American Sniper might actually appeal to a certain section of the political spectrum, says Paloma Sharma.
Mergers are not just about balance sheets or marketing synergies; they are also about those who make the synergies real.
Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has expressed his interest in the vacant managerial positions at Premier League sides Leicester City and Everton.
'Show me songs that become larger than songs better than Dylan's.' 'Show me words that are like the master key to every human emotion under the sun better than Dylan's.' 'And show me someone who tosses it all out like Dylan does, every time.'
A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.
This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.
In his first interview after taking over as Philips India's vice-chairman and managing director, Krishna Kumar speaks to Business Standard on how the company is readying itself for the next few decades and the increasing importance of India to Philips' global operations.
India sees the maximum drop in women representation from junior to middle-level positions.
'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'
'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality
Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.
'A lot of people in the West think that India has a very conservative culture, so we don't show much intimacy and sex in movies here. But I always say that, without sex, India won't have a population of over 1.2 billion people.'
A round-up of all the results from the 17th World Athletic Championships in London
'When I was younger, 15 years or 20 years seemed like a really long time. But, as you journey though life, you don't realise where the years disappear...'
There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.
TCS MD talks about demand environment, margin outlook and the growing number of its employee base.
'The lack of zeal to serve the country in the mammoth government machinery will be the biggest challenge for Narendra Modi and his government as he tries to change things; there will be not just resistance, but a lack of response to begin with.' If Narendra Modi becomes prime minister, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com says the issue of human resources, lack of talent and value system in governance will be his biggest challenge.
Sreehari Nair wasn't impressed with Rangoon at all. But find out which film tops his list!
The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.
Priyanka Chopra on stereotypes, movies and more.
Meet the US Attorney who took on Donald Trump.
South Korea squandered a chance to book their spot at next year's World Cup finals on Thursday after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Iran left their qualification hopes precariously balanced.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece it's because Nandita Das could not quite crack the Manto code: She couldn't quite see the wholeness of her subject with the same eyes that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto, feels Sreehari Nair.
Meet Bollywood's finest casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?
India's Next Top Model winner Danielle Canute shares her winning story with Rediff.com contributor Rajul Hegde.
