'I'll survive for a month, but worry about what will happen if the lockdown isn't eased after that.'
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Rekha and Rakesh Roshan starrer Khubsoorat (1980).
We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Rediff reader Heera Nawaz shared about her pet Sweety Pie.
The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.
Jignesh Shah had to give up his MCX cash cow and his personal assets have been attached.
'As for people like me, if the virus doesn't get us -- the measures being taken against it definitely will.'
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who plays Byomkesh Bakshi in the film, was also present at the screening held in Kolkata on September 6.
Since 1954, the Bhasins have collectively flown every aircraft in India.
Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.
Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said. Langer also confirmed that all-rounder Marcus Stoinis had passed a fitness test and was ready for Edgbaston while refusing to guarantee the mercurial Glenn Maxwell a place in the team.
Rediff reader Sherfudeen Mohamed, 41 from Canada shares his inspiring story:
The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"
Recently retired Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson won't play in the Big Bash League this season after opting to spend time with his family.
Sunil Chhetri, who will complete 15 years in international football on June 12, is India's highest goal-scorer with 72 strikes from 115 matches. He is the second highest goal-scorer in international football in the world among active players behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.
Start early and try to set a good example, says Akshay Kumar.
Australian captain Steve Smith reached out to Indian Premier League teammate Ajinkya Rahane and the Indian team, offering a round of beer after the end of the bitterly-fought Test series which the hosts won 2-1.
Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!
'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.
Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds says the 'monkeygate' incident during the home series against India in 2008 triggered his downfall in international cricket and even led to bouts of 'binge drinking'.
Mohammed is making his comeback after more than a year's gap -- he last played against Bangladesh in an ODI in July last year. The 32-year-old has played nine T20Is and also captained the side in the shortest format.
'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'
The American former world number one, who retired in 2006, said his first steps into coaching were "challenging, interesting and educational".
Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.
'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'
Roy, who was handed his Test debut after an impressive World Cup-winning campaign, has failed to deliver at the top of the order in the first three Tests of the series, scoring 57 runs in six innings with a highest score of 28.
Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.
What has happened to Aamir Khan, the perfectionist actor?
Wade could get a look in as Australia bring Handscomb; Stoinis fit for semi-final
Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell has attributed his inconsistent run in the IPL over eight seasons to frequent changes in his role, something that is very clear to him when playing for his country.
Obama quit smoking for Michelle. What did YOU give up?
The number of contestants in the next season may be reduced by half to allow space for social distancing.
A fashion photographer, he is also the author of Princely Advice For A Happy Life.
Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.
'At 23, he has experienced what very few of his age have: Poverty at home, a stint in jail for his student activism.' 'His experience told him that if you want your rights, you have to fight for them.'
Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer
In India, he has already made investments in both his personal capacity and through DST Global, his venture firm.
Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.
It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.
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