Readers share their unusual summer photos.
Rediff reader Ravikant Rajput from Saudi Arabia writes about his school teacher Neela Joshi.
But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.
Shekhar is in Sydney. Urmila is in Jammu. Urvashi is in Paris...
Let teachers tell you what they'd like as a Teachers Day gift.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.
What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
Swarna Patel tells us how she successfully balances her personal and professional lives.
Revathi Bhavigadda explains why her mom Nilam Bhavigadda is special.
Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, tells you.
'The past one year has been a whirlwind for me. Professionally, it couldn't get any better.' 'Sadly, it was also the year I lost my father.'
Vidya P Battiwalla from Jamshedpur tells us about the many challenges motherhood posed in her life and career and how she coped with it.
'The Tiranga inspires him to stay connected to his roots, origin, culture and to live an extraordinary life.'
The order was issued on Thursday by the deputy commissioner of police (operations) in view of inputs received by the police about disturbance of peace, law and order, danger to human life and property, the official said.
'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'
Which celeb took your breath away? Take the poll and vote for your favourite.
His comments come in the backdrop of the state government deciding to bring stringent laws and evoking the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to check child marriages and underage motherhood.
The bride and her soldier groom were pictured posing for a remarkable photoshoot following their wedding in the war-torn Syrian city of Homs.
''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'
Rediff reader Suryakumari Upadhyayula, 48 from Boston, USA shares her experience.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, 48, will tie the nuptial knot in Chandigarh on Thursday, party leaders confirmed.
A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.
'Mere father ki khubiyaan woh lekar chale gaye, ab mein apne khubiyaan explore karoonga.'
The wedding was attended by family and close friends, and everyone took home memories of the best kind.
Kareena's freezing in the forest... Hina's sunny inspiration... Bhumi and her ice cream...
Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.
'Rani has changed Adi for the better. If he is happy, why should I not be happy?'
Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
The Wedding Party will be performed in an elaborate Bollywood style, by 250 performers of all ages, from London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Southampton and Newcastle.
Swadesh Kumar Kesarwani, 67, from Hyderabad, shares his life lesson.
Glimpses of the Sai Radha Heritage property, which has a significant presence in the popular movie, Kantara.
Bollywood stars celebrate Valentine's Day with loved-up pictures and messages.
Harry & Meghan, Vaihayasi Pande Daniel realises, is just a sequel to Diana's Story.
Rediff readers share their favourite summer pictures and stories.
As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead. Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to be, observes Shekhar Gupta.
Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti's Mimi Didi, flew in from LA for the engagement ceremony.
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