2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

'The Pacific crossing was the longest and toughest leg. Temperatures dropped near zero and they navigated through two cyclones.' IMAGE: Commander Abhilash Tomy, right, with Lieutenant Commanders......

Soon, lady officers may board India's warships

As armed forces prepare to showcase ‘Nari Shakti’ (women’s power) at the Republic Day parade on January 26, the Navy is working on a policy to allow women officers on-board......

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Indian Navy's decommissioned aircraft carrier Viraat on Saturday set sail for the last time, on way to Alang in Gujarat, where it will be broken down and sold as scrap. All......

She makes 'HISTORY'! Hillary wins Democratic nomination for US president

After 4,764 party delegates formally backed her, the former US First Lady tweeted, “This moment is for every little girl who dreams big.” IMAGE: Democratic presidential candidate......

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant......

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

The Rings of Power has a visual distinction and vibe entirely of its own, observes Sukanya Verma. If there's one thing that Peter Jackson's exhaustive adaptation of The Lord of Rings and The......

Love Sonia Review: Powerful. Poetic. Demanding. Rewarding

'Love Sonia is a motion picture with the ambitions of a novel.''When I walked out of Love Sonia this Monday night, I walked out with a hushed audience that seemed too overcome by the raw power of......

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

'Never ever forget that you are Mohammed Rafi, a performer whose seasoning, by now, far exceeds that of any male singer in the industry.'The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today,......

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

IMAGE: Lady Gaga performs during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant......

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony will start at 11pm IST on Friday, July 26, 2024. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium.......

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Virat Kohli had just sculpted a magnificent century. Yet, destiny had a different scriptwriter in mind. On this special night, the spotlight would shift to Jos Buttler, the swashbuckling England......

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

There are moments at the Olympics that have a sporting significance, and then there are those moments that leave an indelible mark on humanity.Rediff.com's Norma Godinho traces those moments at the......

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Sania Mirza is only the second tennis player to be named for the country’s highest sports honour. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted......