A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.''In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.' IMAGE: Then Lieutenant Colonel Israr Khan (4th from right)......

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

In a corner of Kolkata lived a man who made Latin American music cool before urban India became hip to salsa.Sumit Bhattacharya remembers Monojit Datta, ace percussionist, guru and unknown legend.......

Sheena Bora Case: Is that Sheena's skull?

As Indrani, Sanjeev Khanna and Peter pass cupboard no 6 -- where the skull is stored -- what thoughts pass through their mind?Savera R Someshwar reports from the Sheena Bora murder......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Investor wealth plummets Rs 2.69 lakh cr as markets crash

From the BSE 30-share blue chip pack, 27 scrips ended with losses led by SBI and Tata Steel. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Investor wealth eroded by Rs 2.69 lakh crore on Thursday hit hard......

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Markets ended the first trading day of the truncated week on a firm note amid fresh buying interest as investors heaved a sigh of relief after the uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve interest......

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

New Apple iPhones. Photograph: Kind courtesy: Apple Apple Inc unveiled the 'Apple Watch' alongside two new iPhones with sharper and larger displays on Tuesday, calling the wearable device the next......

Review: Shah Rukh can't lift Happy New Year high enough

While Sonu Sood stays consistent and Deepika inevitably dazzles, it is Shah Rukh himself who appears the most out of place, says Raja Sen. One of the reasons certain tennis players grunt distinctly......

Review: Katti Batti is embarrassingly bad

'Katti Batti is an imbecilic, cliche-ridden embarrassment that made me want to punch it in the mouth,' says Raja Sen. Movies, like lovers, have their own personalities. There are some that you......

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Incredibles 2 has quick-witted action and glorious, good old-fashioned, fun, raves Sukanya Verma. The silver screen is reporting so much superhero activity these days, it's almost as if no other......

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

In India, where cricketers are often elevated to demigod status, the final curtain call on their careers often resonates deeply. While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national......

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

IMAGE: Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Champions League. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Manchester City finally......

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates as Team India take a victory lap around the Wankhede stadium. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Over the years of his storied cricketing career, star India......

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Machester City's Erling Haalaand celebrates on scoring against Arsenal at Etihad Stadium in London. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images......

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester.......