Sony World Photography Awards recently announced the winners of its first-ever mobile phone photography category.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
The 23 year old from Telangana will represent India at the Miss World pageant.
From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.
'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'
The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.
Kaanekkaane is Suraj's triumph all the way, declares Divya Nair.
'Good food is very important because what we eat reflects on our skin.' 'Workout keeps our body in shape and both together keep us energetic and fresh.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'
Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.
Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!
I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.
Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.
Vinita, 39, a resident of Gurugram, shares her learnings from the lockdown.
"It probably was my best innings in T20 cricket. But it was upsetting that we lost."
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.
The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.
We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.
In these times of panic, they offer smoothing words to cheer you up.
Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look, suggests Vipul Chudasama, creative director, Ikonic Professional.
Stars celebrate International Yoga Day.
Hair fall happens because of excessive sweating and heat, says beauty expert Shahnaz Husain.
It still isn't too late to plan your first trip of the year! Anita Rao-Kashi draws up this list.
'In a scene where they were asked to have tears in their eyes, one of them came up to me and said, 'How does one cry?'
Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.
India coach Rahul Dravid sounded confident that captain Virat Kohli will return for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa, to be played in Cape Town from January 11.
This beauty queen who will represent India at the Miss Universe pageant.
The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.
'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
Erika Villaecija did as thousands of Rio de Janeiro's residents and visitors did on Sunday afternoon - she went to the city's famed Copacabana Beach.
One secret that all the models and beauty queens swear by is to end up the day with the lightest meal possible, says Nmami Agrawal.
'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'
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