I'm relentlessly trying to learn from Kohli's batting: Rajat Patidar
Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.
'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.'
Kamal Haasan is the new addition to the action thriller film Project K, which also features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and Amitabh Bachchan.
Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.
'I feel I am in a dream that I don't want to wake up from.'
After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman, turned 51 on Wednesday.
'I am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'
Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.
Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma
Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.
Losing five Melbourne Park finals would leave many believing they were destined to never win the Australian Open title but world number one Andy Murray remains confident that this could be the year he lays his demons to rest.
The new kid on the block, Sooraj Pancholi, speaks about his debut film, Hero and the importance of Salman Khan in his life.
The 25-year-old also finds the World Championships tougher than the Olympics.
'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
rediffGURU Mayank Kumar offers guidance about degree courses, campus, job-linked and executive programmes and studying abroad.
Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.
'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'
'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'
Vicky responded that he would be married to Katrina for many lifetimes. "Janmo Janmo Tak!"
Actor, dancer, choreographer Shantanu Maheshwari reveals his equation with fashion.
'It is phenomenal to see an individual who has had his low points bouncing back and playing like this.'
Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).
rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.
Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.
Not many sports events can turn to a knight of the realm to lift the gloom but Wimbledon's rainy Tuesday was saved by a virtuoso performance from Sir Andy Murray which had Centre Court cooing in pleasure.
'A very emotional connect has happened.'
'Opening everything is not appropriate ... everyone has been saying the third wave is a couple of days away'
'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'
Rekha watches Rani's film...Samantha visits a temple... Mismatched gets a third season...
On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title in the U19 tournament.
Shafiulla, in his resignation letter to the JD-S Karnataka president said that he had opted to stay outside the party for the period during which the state unit of the party had joined with the BJP to form the state government.
'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'
'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'
They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.
'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'
'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'
