Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi undertakes a roadshow in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, May......

'Lights... Love... And A Little Bit Of Magic'

Instagram is sure looking pretty these days, as actresses glam up the feeds in their Diwali ensembles and share beautiful wishes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Vaani Kapoor goes......

Baaghi 4 Review: Mindless Violence

If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem, observes Deepa Gahlot. Amazing, that an......

Param Sundari Review: Just Like A Kerala Reel

The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer’s eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot. The message finally......

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Lata Mangeshkar was famously prim and propah to the point of being particular about the songs she sang. Double meaning or vulgar lyrics were a hard no, but the legendary singer didn't hold out......

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.' IMAGE: Mitchell Starc celebrates a wicket with RCB team-mate Virat Kohli during IPL 2015. Photograph: BCCI Australia's pace great Mitchell......

A Peek Inside RCB's Dressing Room After IPL Glory

IMAGE: RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mike Bobat, praised the entire squad and support staff for their relentless effort throughout the season. Photograph and video: RCB/X After nearly two decades......

Is Rohit Leaving Mumbai Indians?

Why was there a clamour for Rohit memorabilia in the Mumbai Indians dressing room? IMAGE: Mumbai Indian players swarmed Rohit Sharma for signed memorabilia. Photograph and video: Mumbai Indians/X......

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.' IMAGE: Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues to be a quiet motivator in the Indian dressing room. Photograph: BCCI/X Ravindra Jadeja is......

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

IMAGE:  Cricketers shared a warm messages for Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/X The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket',......