Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.
The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!
'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'
DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy Reddy is the first Indian to be appointed Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Ashwin termed Sri Lanka's tour of 2015 as a landmark for Indian team for their come-from-behind 2-1 series win. "In 2015, we were sandwiched into the middle of a leadership takeover. Virat had just taken over in Australia and we came here having played one Test in Bangladesh. We had set ourselves a lot of goals for each other and I would say we have achieved them and come out with flying colours over the last couple of years as a group"
The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.
Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.
K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.
One of the finest minds on foreign exchange management, monetary and fiscal policies, on debt and currency markets, on bank management and governance, and indeed on almost every aspect of modern finance and banking passes into the ages.
Photographer Pravin Talan's 2016 Calendar is a page-turner which celebrates talent.
'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'
The Delhi CM's principal secretary has been described as quick, decisive, and quite unlike a 'babu'.
Memon, 53, was found guilty of conspiracy in 2007 for the serial blasts that killed over 250 people.
After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects.
The defence ministry has lost sight of what it intended to achieve -- which was to nurture private defence firms that would compete on equal terms with the 9 defence PSUs and the 41 Ordnance Factory Board factories.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!
International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan said the event's success has proved that the One-Day International format is in good health.
CM Siddaramaiah has called legislature session on September 23 to discuss the SC's direction.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Exactly 50 years ago, the first Indian team, led by Manmohan Singh Kohli, reached the summit of Mount Everest. As Kohli and his team are felicitated to mark the anniversary, he reminisces on the event that continues to inspire generations of Indian mountaineers. Payal Mohanka reports
Sukanya Verma remembers the star in some of her significant movies.
The Tamil film is well-written script, has some good dialogues, great music and excellent all-round performances.
The draw, Goa's sixth on the trot, helped the Gaurs climb to the third spot on the table.
We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.
From odd to heartwarming, the best of Twitter conversations in 2014.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, rated as one of the best finishers in limited overs cricket, hailed Zimbabwe pacer Neville Madziva, who bowled a superb final over to give the hosts a thrilling two-run victory in the first T20 International in Harare, on Saturday.
'A tiger knows his territory in and out.' 'A tiger demarcates his terrain and never lets anyone enter.' 'Similarly, Ashu knew the trees, houses, rivers and rocks of the Rajwar jungles.' 'He didn't allow any militant to come into his territory.'
Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.
Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.
'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.
We celebrate Bhattsaab and his greatest gems.
Raja Sen makes his predictions for Hollywood's first awards show of the year.
'I don't know where the viciousness in the reviews is coming from.' 'To me, it feels more of a personal attack.'
'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'
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