'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.'
Today, says Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, he's pretty much cruising on the parenting highway but that wasn't always the case.
The delayed timing of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's admission has more to do with deflecting the thrust of the Opposition attack on the prime minister and Union home minister during the monsoon session of Parliament, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant believes his bowlers could have done the basics better at the back end as the target of 210 was defendable.
Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.
The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).
'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'
'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'
20 wickets and batting depth: Gill eyes ideal combination on potentially high-scoring English tracks
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to raise awareness about sugar consumption and combat childhood obesity. Experts hail the initiative as a significant step towards promoting healthier dietary habits among students and families. The boards will display information on the sugar content in common snacks, drinks, and meals, helping children make informed choices. This move comes as data reveals alarmingly high sugar intake among Indian children, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended limits.
The two pacers have played a crucial role in MI's winning run of six matches in a row, having picked up 17 wickets between them in the last three games.
'Every decision India makes along the LoC, it must also consider implications along the LAC.'
He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.
'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of scouts.'
Now that Kohli has retired from Test cricket, Rajput feels that the cricketing community will miss his supercharged presence.
Tarun Tahiliani's grand annual parade was a melange of art, culture and innovation in fashion.
Four devotees, including three women, died and several more were injured in a stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Hundreds of devotees had turned up for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, which begins on January 10.
Successive elections since 2019 have proved that the Modi charisma and Shah's strategy does not work in Tamil Nadu. Now, they have to see next year if the DMK is capable of losing, whether to an existing NDA alliance or an expanded version, if one becomes necessary and possible!, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'
'You can be sure that the Pakistanis knew when the Indian Air Force aircraft took off, which type these were, and what their likely targets were.' 'The question was: How would they determine that the IAF wanted to fire, and when to bounce them?', notes Shekhar Gupta.
There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.
There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.
'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'
Priyanka-Nick's before and after pictures...Salman celebrates with family... Abhishek mingles with Amy Jackson...
'There's a lot of sense in what Prime Minister Modi did, but the Indian government has to be really prepared for a really sharp escalation spiral.'
After attending a 'fam jam' with the Kapoors, Alia-Ranbir head to the Press Club in south Mumbai.
India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket
Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!
Aiden Markram conceded that Andries Gous made life difficult for his side after the United States put the seasoned South Africans under tremendous stress in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match.
Handling the spotlight and the probing questions from the fourth estate can be difficult for first-time international players and Cricket Australia prefers not to leave anything to chance.
Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.
Ariyippu drives home the point that nothing can force you to leave the path of righteousness, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.
'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'
Contra-dating is all about pushing boundaries. rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating app Quack Quack, lists 10 reasons why everyone should try it at least once.
The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Shaw's lack of attendance at crucial training sessions, particularly after poor performances, coupled with a lax approach to fitness, has alarmed the Mumbai team management and led to tough choices.
'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'
Skipper Ayush Badoni played the most defining knock of his short but eventful first-class career as his maiden double hundred not only gave Delhi three points against Jharkhand but more importantly kept them in contention for a possible quarter-final berth in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.
The RBI has changed the way it approached supervision in the past. Having seen a couple of collapses in the NBFC sector and the near-collapse of a few banks, it is focusing on regular drills to prevent a fire from breaking out, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
