His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.
Sanayi Gupta is a chameleon when it comes to style.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X to extend his heartfelt wishes, emphasising the significance of togetherness and spreading happiness during this festive season.
Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi versions of Christmas carols.
The two 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate.
With her new auburn hairdo and svelte physique, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in top form.
Mohammed Siraj is taking wickets and his new mode of celebration involves an underlying message for all his critics asking them to just shut up.
Trends come and go but like the racy LBD, red lips are an timeless classic. And these days, Bollywood beauties are sporting it more than ever.
Taapsee Pannu's off-screen style too reflects her eye for detail, making her a fashionista worth following.
She's got a smile that makes everyone happy and a wardrobe that is filled with pops of colour.
Dr Ipshita Johri explains how you can keep your skin healthy in the rainy season.
The Hollywood brigade looked super glam on the red carpet of the 82nd Golden Globes at Beverly Hills, California.
Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.
Bollywood's stylish ladies know just how to wear the colour and make it rock.
Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
She blew kisses to her Parisian audience and greeted them with a namaste.
Indian weddings are known for their magnanimity.
From vibrant lehengas to sassy saris, celebs provide bookmark-worthy references for anyone seeking to shine while complementing the bride on her special day.
Liverpool booked their berth in the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton
Like the stars, cast magic with blue and purple iridescent eye shadow.
Urvashi Rautela chose a nude, off-shoulder gown with red embellishments for her second appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival.
Let these celebs show you how you can ace the au naturel look.
Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on the budget.
'If you are old enough to rape, you are old enough to be punished.'
Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.
Meet the actor who is forever in a sunshine state of mind.
All her public appearances are marked by trademark glitter and glow, of which her opulent collection of Kanjivarams and Benarasis are Sukanya Verma's absolute favourite.
If Naam was made today, there wouldn't even have been enough audiences to boo it out of the halls, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.
The many episodes in which the characters quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot.
We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of our limitations, our useful frustrations, and our pointless sprints, explains Sreehari Nair.
Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.
Presenting some of the Olympic bronze medallist's best fashion moments.
Sonam in black and white... Raveena shares a memory...
Madhuri shares a throwback pic...Sonu builds muscle... Arjun wants advice...
The lockdown has quelled any hope that the child will get well soon, said Sharma, among the hundreds of people from various parts of the country waiting it out on the streets outside the premier hospital. He named his son Abhinandan after the Air Force officer who downed an enemy jet and was in Pakistan's custody for three days last year.
A low-intensity blast occurred near a multiplex in Delhi's Rohini on Thursday, injuring one person and sparking panic. The explosion took place near a park in the same area where a previous blast occurred in October. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP-led central government of failing to maintain law and order in the national capital.
The popster gives 'ruby red' a whole new meaning on her latest glossy cover.
The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation over the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, as claimed to have been shown in a video clip that went viral last year, saying the religious leader was "being playful" and has already apologised for the incident.
