Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.
The banyan tree and the green chilli; the crow and the beetle; the rose and the mango; the informality and good humour of its people... Beloved author Ruskin Bond continues Rediff.com's special series on India's treasures, and tells Archana Masih that India's wealth lies in its simple splendours.
Model Shweta Dolli speaks about the Indian modelling industry, what she likes about it and, of course, about her favourite cricketer and how he is setting an example for Indian youth.
How has Raj Thackeray, who is as much a businessman as politician, been able to pull it off, when most Opposition politicians live in fear of IT and ED and CBI, asks Krishna Prasad after attending a Raj rally in Nashik.
'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'
The key to a successful relationship lies in the little surprises you plan along the way.
Dronestagram, an online community for dedicated to drone photography enthusiasts, has released the winners of its annual photo contest. Here are the best.
'I realised we are not doing scavenging because we are illiterate or poor. We are doing it because of the way society is organised.'
Creating a market for premium coffee is a challenge.
A treat lay in store for wildlife enthusiast Suchismita Banerjee at Lake Palace Resort on the Periyar Lake.
With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.
The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.
Here's to expect from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.
The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.
What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
All is not well with Telengana and its Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao
From Dudhwa to Veppathur and Havelock Island, the Indian tourism market is booming like never before.
The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is one madly indulgent film says Raja Sen.
There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.
You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!
Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.
CNN International's Amanpour speaks with Margaret Rhodes, first cousin and longtime friend to Queen Elizabeth II. They speak about the impending birth of the Royal baby, the harsh public reaction to the Queen following the death of Princess Diana, and her thoughts on the film, The King's Speech. The transcript of this interview is below:
A hamper of fresh Darjeeling tea takes the author back to warm days and cold nights in this colonial town.
Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.
Rachit Hirani crisscrossed 1600 kilometres through Switzerland's mesmerising landscape in 10 days and he cant stop gushing about it...
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
Enjoy the beauty of the city from the top of the world. Here is a round-up of the best four Sky Bars that you should head to, whenever the next special occasion comes by.
Here's a collection of images of the past week.
Indore's Ranjeet Singh moonwalks to control the traffic with his iron will and dance moves!
How about topping your meal with a sweet wine? Here is a beginner's guide to dessert wines.
Here's the latest news from the world of glamour and fashion.
A curious fox cub, an inquisitive orca all play starring roles in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-second competition.
'He was a magnificent looking man -- perhaps the best looking international actor of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, even in the current century. And quite definitely the first actor from Asia to make it big in the West,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.
Auroville just turned 50. Aurovilians who grew up in The experimental city speak of how their childhood was marked by a sense of openness and possibility.
Have you heard of the Burning Man festival? Or the Monkey Buffet festival?
Annet Mahendru -- the half-Indian making waves in The Americans -- on her love for Bollywood, daal-chawal and being a Russian spy.
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