The 33-year-old Meena always dreamt of visiting Russia, which prompted him to opt for the Russian language.
Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.
PepsiCo is trying to dislodge Coca-Cola in drinks, though the gap is still large.
Reader Rama Muralidharan has sent us this recipe made from kidney beans and black beans.
Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.
Designers went berserk with their collections that showcased men with lipsticks, wedges and cutout dresses!
The hits and misses of the week.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee picks five women who carry the sari with grace and sophistication.
Three risks associated with investing in debt funds and how they impact their returns.
TUEs are issued by sports federations and national anti-doping organizations to allow athletes to take certain banned substances for verified medical needs.
'Great social change brings great linguistic change, and that has never been truer than in this current global crisis.'
Take a look at celebs at Aamir Khan's Diwali party.
Here's looking at the most memorable celebrity style moments of the year gone by.
The Indian Super League 2016 season will kick-off in Guwahati, Assam, with an opening ceremony and the season opening match.
Our weekly take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week. Take a look to check who fared well and who didn't.
PeeCee returns to Mumbai and headlines the Zee Cine Awards.
The hits and misses of the week.
The hits and misses of the week.
In a year marked by economic downturn, the estimated $500 billion retail sector in India saw growth slowing down to 10-11 per cent from high double digits growth earlier.
'Revisit old footage, perhaps: Your favourite Messi goal, your most memorable Tendulkar century, your dearest Manchester United comeback.' 'Only then will we be able to grasp the lost meaning of why we watch sport, why we love it so much,' notes Dhruv Munjal.
The actor was the showstopper for designers Shyamal and Bhumika.
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Sunday had to backtrack after initially suggesting that a notice be sent to the International Cricket Council for reducing India's revenue share from $570 million to $293 million.
Day 4 of the fashion week saw bold and colourful collections by Nupur Kano, Shashank-Prajwal and Ruchika Sachdeva
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore has raised the annual fee for its post-graduate programme in management by Rs 75,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh.
Watch Bollywood actors, director as they enter the Jab Tak Hai Jaan premiere.
Take the poll and tell us which cover you liked best.
Rediff reader Rajiv Aggarwal shared this list of books he wants everyone to read
This Sunday is Friendship Day and it seems like an apt moment to remind us that bonds can be forged between the unlikeliest of all beings. To celebrate the spirit of friendship, we bring you photographs shot by Reuters photographers around the world.
Valentine's Day is around the corner and we are asking you, dear readers, to sing a song!
'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'
From pageants where contestants flaunt cosmetic enhancements to contests for plus-sized models and Barbie dolls, these pageants are pushing the envelope of what is acceptable.
Presenting the best designs from Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 that look apt for this festive season.
Gynaecologist Dr Darshana Apte gives readers the lowdown on hyperemesis gravidarum, the acute form of morning sickness that saw the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital two days ago.
New kinds of businesses and evolving customer expectations urgently demand a re-appraisal of its focus and agenda.
Everything, from stocks to bonds and currencies, has been hammered by indiscriminate selling.