One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.
Schoolteacher Nandini Anandkumar didn't let the lockdown get her down.
'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'
Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.
The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.
Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.
'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'
Miss India World 2017 Manushi Chhillar revealed that she looks at the clip of her victory and laughs.
Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.
It's time to stock up on basil, mint and Indian gooseberries.
'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.
'I didn't even know where Bombay was before I came here.'
Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.
'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'
The seventh Tibet Work Forum was held in Beijing on August 28 and 29. Delhi should be deeply concerned, at a time India faces a precarious situation in Ladakh, because the TWF also defines China's western border policies, observes Claude Arpi.
'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra.
Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?
Invoking the age-old cultural bonds between India and Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it was time for the two countries to "march together" by regaining the "past glory" of historical ties
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
Metallic mania, sexy sheer, volume sleeves and more...
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.
Presenting 6 incredible ways your life will change if you study abroad.
Hansal Mehta takes on the Padmavati controversy, and much more.
A tourist's leisurely experience of this popular Rajasthan city is enriched by a hands-on interaction with its craftspeople
Gajraj Rao's performance in Badhaai Ho is the finest by an actor in a Hindi film this year, applauds Sreehari Nair.
'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'
Mr T V R Shenoy, who contributed columns to Rediff.com from its birth, passed into the ages on Tuesday evening. As we grieve and mourning his passing, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar bids adieu to an unusual human being, a sage for our times.
'Culture is our asset. Culture is our identity.' 'Wherever you go in India, every millimetre can be measured with culture.' 'There is so much to see that even one life is not enough.'
Showbiz shaadis that made headlines in 2014.
Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
These predictions will ensure you have the perfect romantic day.
In spite of the glitches and scramble, the Mumbai Film Festival shaped into an enriching experience, feels Sukanya Verma.
'He was not a matinee idol. He was overweight and mostly seen in crumpled clothes. His scruffy, unshaven look had become his identifier and he did not seem to give a damn.'
'I was emotionally disturbed after hearing about foeticides and later Nirbhaya and felt that as successful women, we must raise our voice against these issues.' '#SheIsMe, an inspirational fashion showcase, was a personal tribute that proclaimed that despite their flaws and limitations, women are beautiful, magical and strong.'
Valmik Thapar's book -- Wildfire: The Splendours Of India's Animal Kingdom -- is a reminder of India's sumptuous wildlife wealth at a time when there is a steady dilution of conservation policies
Retinols are great for treating many skin conditions especially ageing and pigmentation.