Rediff reader and photographer Hari Prasad Sridhar sent us these photographs from his travels
No one will outshine the Oscars stage this year.
...Dear Dad is disappointingly skin deep, feels Sukanya Verma.
At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.
For a while it looked like Twinkle may have nearly disappeared from the public eye until the world discovered her flair to notice wit and wisdom in everyday life. It wasn't long before she had authored two bestsellers and was hailed as one of the most, candid, humorous, stylish celebrities to emerge from the heart of Bollywood.
Alas, not enough to be dazzled by the boring, bogus naivet of Tubelight, Sukanya Verma.
Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and overall leader Nico Rosberg set to start seventh after a grid penalty. Force India's Nico Hulkenberg joined the Briton on the front row, only his second career top-two start, although the German was under investigation by stewards for a possible flag infringement.
The Centre is planning to construct a tunnel ring road in the city that can be linked to the proposed Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway.
For people living in Kathmandu, the destruction of the iconic Dharhara Tower, was not just a physical loss, but also loss of the nation's tangible cultural history, robbing it of its architectural jewels.
Senior India batsman Suresh Raina believes believes the team is brimming with confidence following the recent victory on Sri Lankan soil after 22 years.
10 images that show we live in an odd, odd world.
Breathtaking views of some of the world's most scenic landscapes have been showcased at this year's Epson International Pano Awards. In its eighth year, the event pays homage to the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The competition was stiff with 5,377 entries from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries this year, battling it out for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the $50,000 in cash and prizes offered. The organisers were kind enough to share some of the winners and top scorers here.
The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in their World Twenty20 Super 10 match at Dharamsala on Friday. The Kiwis are on a high after beating hosts India in their Group Two opener and a second win against their trans-Tasman rivals will put them on course for a place in the semi-finals. After their brave gamble to pick three specialist spinners paid off against India, New Zealand decided to bolster the pace attack, dropping off-spinner Nathan McCullum to accommodate Mitchell McClenaghan. "It's nice to get a win early and hopefully we can make an adjustment again on a new wicket," captain Kane Williamson said. Australia captain Steven Smith said he too would have liked to bat first on a dry wicket at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
Khamoshiyan is totally consumed by its cheesy scares-sex-scares-sex pattern, says Sukanya Verma.
The much-anticipated World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan will be held as scheduled in Dharamsala, Tournament Director M V Sridhar confirmed on Tuesday.
Get inspired from Bollywood and holiday in style!
Bangkok is the top spot in Asia/Pacific's top 10 destinations in terms of international overnight visitor.
Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.
Finnish team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who started on pole for the first time in nine years but lost the lead in the pitstops, made sure of a Ferrari one-two with Hamilton finishing seventh for Mercedes after starting 13th.
The visit and the agenda is mainly to re-emphasise the traditional connect between India and Sri Lanka, particularly in the context of Buddhism, which is a shared heritage.
For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has established its writ in the scenic Tirah Valley in the troubled Khyber agency that had become a haven for Taliban militants.
As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.
Kerala remains a safe haven for members of the IM and the SIMI alike, says Vicky Nanjappa
'It is this new brand of nationalism, where the saffron has elbowed out the other shades in our Tiranga, that will go before the electorate later this year.' 'And it is this new nationalism that will power Modi back into office with 300-plus seats when elections are held,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said the government is trying to woo industries to the eight Northeastern states so that enough jobs are created for the youths of the region.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.
Are you looking for inspiration for your wedding photography? Here are the winning photos from this year's International Wedding Photography of the Year image competition. The International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition was created this year to promote and celebrate the art of wedding photography from all around the world. One of the unique rules for this competition was that the photographer had to take the image during an actual wedding day. Below are some of the beautiful images from the competition.
Whether you're a kid, accompanying one or neither of the two, there are still lots of reasons to catch Despicable Me 3, says Sukanya Verma.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Paul van Ass on Monday claimed that he has been fired by Hockey India following his alleged public altercation with federation president Narinder Batra.
Karen Edwards and her partner Shaun Bayes, both experienced backpackers, took their baby girl Esme on a cross continent trip when she was a mere 10 weeks old.
These gorgeous women have given some brilliant performances this year.
Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.
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