#TimesUp, folks!
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has admitted that the ICC and its member boards are worried.
'India is called the largest democracy in the world, and one cannot believe that there are two Constitutions, two penal codes and two sets of laws.'
His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.
The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!
A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.
'I am a private person but over time I have figured there are certain things people want to see, which people want to know.'
Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.
Who does Priyanka Chopra trust to get her stage ready for international awards? Meet her go-to designers.
Presenting this year's most stylish looks ever.
'Some experts believe that the only jobs that will escape automation are the ones that involve anticipating the client's need, something that AI cannot do -- not yet anyway,' says Vikram Johri.
'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, but especially not yourself. Go conquer the world. Just remember this: Why not you? You made it this far.'
The TV series is not afraid to tackle issues pertaining to gender identity, race and sexuality head on and that is commendable.
A fashion week is incomplete without celebrities gracing the front row.
'I can snap my fingers and get 1,000 people overnight, but I can't guarantee that they will develop because there has been zero change in education in the country in the last nine years.'
Rudrani Chettri wants to help transgender models gain acceptance in mainstream fashion...will she succeed?
Film director Amar Kaleka, the son of the gurdwara president who was killed in a 'supremacist' shootout last year in Wisconsin, is planning to challenge US Republican Paul Ryan in the 2014 congressional election, agencies report.
J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.
Want to listen to Hollywood's golden couple's love story that spawned six kids, several social causes in nine years? Huddle up!
Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.
When Subir Roy met Ruchira Gupta at The Telegraph 35 years ago she was not quite 20 and not a graduate. Today she is the indomitable founder of Apne Aap, which has touched the lives of over 21,000 women who were victims of sex trafficking.
Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?
Oscar 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris has several big shoes to fill in.
The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...
A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.
As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.
'He was a legend, he changed kathak and brought it to a whole different level.' 'He held very high standards and his energy was beyond imagination. He was god-like to see; he expressed such positive vibes.' Amid dance and music, friends and family mourned the loss of Kathak maestro Pandit Chitresh Das, who passed away on January 4 of a heart ailment. Touching tributes were made for the great dancer. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports
The brilliant Indian boy star of the musical The Jungle Book, currently playing in Chicago, is being applauded for his rare talent.
Here's a glimpse at what happened around the world last week.
Here are the big takeaways from the debate.
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
'People in Pakistan opened their homes and hearts to me because I was an Indian. I didn't feel alien at all and I felt as if I was in my own country.' 'I believe that there is a strong chance that the Taliban can win over Pakistan. In an era of ideological confusion these people (Taliban) thrive.' 'The Pakistani State is an enemy state not just for India but for Pakistan itself. By funding non-state actors, the Pakistani government is destroying itself.' Film-maker Hemal Trevedi speaks on her experiences when filming a documentary on Pakistani madrasas
With her final act, paddleboarding from Rishikesh to Varanasi during the last months of her battle with cancer, Michele Baldwin fought for the promise of life. Filmmaker Frederic Lumiere tells Arthur J Pais about the inspiring story of Lady Ganga.
Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?