Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday, became the first public representative to complete the Ironman 70.3 Challenge in Goa, which included 2 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21 km......

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

"Hi Captain". The cheery greeting would ring out from a distance at Mumbai's United Services Club and Vinayak Supekar would fall in step with Ratan Tata, the young Army captain and the......

When Will Zainab-Akhil Wed?

'Akhil is a good boy and deserves every happiness.''Zainab is a lovely girl and I am so happy they have decided to spend their lives together.' IMAGE: Akhil Akkineni with Zainab. Photograph: Kind......

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.' IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with their daughter Raha. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Trust Bollywood to know how to mix work with a bit of fun. The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.......

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation.''If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will......

'You Legend But You Old'

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a scintillating 161 and enjoyed some banter while batting in the second innings of the opening Test at Perth. Photograph: BCCI/X   Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the......

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

'He didn't tell me 'well played' ever' IMAGE: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and MNS chief Raj Thackeray unveil a memorial in honour of Coach Ramakant Acharekar at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on......

SEE: When Tendulkar met Kambli

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar meets Vinod Kambli at Ramakant Achrekar Memorial on Tuesday. VIDEO: Shivaji Park Gymkhana via ANI/X Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar met childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the......

Squash legend Raj Manchanda passes into the ages

IMAGE: Raj Manchanda was the undisputed national champion from 1977 to 1982 and won an unprecedented 11 titles for the Services. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ashish Manchanda/Instagram Legendary......

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin with coach Gautam Gambhir and Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI He is a bonafide legend with 536 Test wickets but imminent future isn't looking bright for......