'At the back of the courtroom the three accused sat trying to catch the drift and fathom the new, inexplicable turn the case could be taking.' 'And the consequences it might have on their lives.'
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
A look at models who wowed the Cannes red carpet.
It reverses the supply chain to customise part of its line-up, but the challenge is in sustaining it.
The latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and fashion.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.
'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.
'Just because someone ruined your face doesn't mean you stop being beautiful.' 'Life goes on.'
India Inc is either shutting loss making businesses or is hiving off allied verticals to enhance revenues.
Two young designers from Meghalaya are making a positive impact with their skills.
French journalist Nicolas Henin was captured by the terrorist organisation, the Islamic State, and spent 10 months in captivity explains how the growth of the Islamic State is result of the West's limitation in seeing the IS merely as a terrorist organisation while ignoring its political message and goals.
Apart from cotton, copper, petroleum and industrial machinery, India does not export much to China. This means that India buys six times the merchandise it sells to China, points out Abhishek Waghmare.
Tiger Shroff has got the goods of a solid action hero but it's time to step out of the show reel space and shine under an actual script and a skilled hand, feels Sukanya Verma.
'At home, being vegan is no real problem, and other than dairy (dahi, chhaas, ghee and kadhi) I can eat normally.' 'There is, of course, the eschewing of meat and as someone who likes (should I say liked?) Naga pork and beef steaks, and has eaten snake and dog, going vegan is unusual,' says Aakar Patel.
In this series, Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.
Nandini Gupta who interned at an IT firm explains how Artificial Intelligence can change our future.
A round-up of Wednesday's league stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.
We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.
Arun Nadar reviews the Moto Guzzi Audace, a uniquely-styled, Italian cruiser with great dynamics and exclusivity
This Mother's Day, strengthen the bond of love with your mother over delicious delicacies.
Killer Kangana or Teasing Twinkle? Take your pick!
Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.
Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.
Here's a collection of images of the past week.
'India today has to fight many a battle, all of which cry out for innovation. This is where the experience of the Diaspora could be the most productive well-spring.'
Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.
'Pakistan has a big role to play in fomenting trouble, but we need to ask ourselves why ordinary Kashmiris are coming out in large numbers to attend the funerals of terrorists.'
The government's leaks to the media and General Singh's very vocal comments on the charges against him have played right into the hands of separatists and their cross-border sponsors, says Nitin Pai
Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.
Narendra Sharma of MotorOctane took the Bajaj V15 for a ride and here are his impressions
'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.