#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

Aruna Anand was not able to step out to help those affected by the floods in Chennai. So here's what she did. IMAGE: Aruna and Viswanathan Anand. Like in all calamities, the floods that devastated......

Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

A Hyderabad court on Monday granted bail to six people, who were arrested for allegedly vandalising the residence of Telugu actor Allu Arjun even as the police beefed up security at the actor's......

Romila, Naseer, Dreze among 750 citizens to come out in support of NewsClick

More than 750 eminent citizens, including historian Romila Thapar, economist Jean Dreze and actor Naseeruddin Shah, on Wednesday came out in support of a news website which is alleged to have......

Vishwanathan Anand's family opens doors to flood-affected Chennai residents

As several celebrities pitched in for relief and rescue in rain-battered Chennai, the family of chess ace Vishwanathan Anand threw open the doors of its house to some affected people of nearby......

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal. IMAGE: Dr Verghese Kurien cuts a cake......

Which fund is most suitable for you?

'I would advise at least a 7-year investment time frame for equity investing.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Mutual funds are a popular investment tool for investors because it offers a......

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Bollywood's mega stars came together to celebrate Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday in Mumbai. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com brings back some snapshots. With his film Dunki getting a warm......

Aruna Shanbaug: A 42-year struggle ends

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Several celebrities turned to Twitter to pay tribute to former nurse Aruna Shanbaug, who passed away on May 18:Rishi Kapoor: R I......

When RD Burman Created Magic

Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary. IMAGE: Asha Parekh and Shammi Kapoor in the song O Mere Sona Re from Teesri Manzil. If there has ever......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

World Champ Gukesh, Pragg, Anand Dance!

SEE: Vidit Gujrathi, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa show their dance moves alongside Viswanathan Anand. Video: Kind Courtesy Vidit Gujrathi/Instagram   The festive spirit of Pongal filled the......

Anand has remained the same humble person, says wife Aruna

As Chennai gets ready to host the 2013 FIDE World Chess Championship, between the Viswanathan Anand and 22-year-old challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway, Aruna Anand, wife and manager of......

Anand credits wife after Leon Masters title win

IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand won the Leon Masters for the 10th time, on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy chess.com-india/X Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand proved his mettle once again and......

Vishy Anand stranded in Germany, wife hoping for early return

IMAGE: Chess Grand Master Viswanathan Anand (right) and his wife Aruna. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters Wife Aruna and son Akhil are eagerly awaiting a stranded Viswanathan Anand's return from......

'Anand has only one passport, and that is Indian'

Aruna Anand speaks to Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier. Viswanathan Anand is the reigning World chess champion. He was crowned in May, after beating Veselin Topalov in the final game of the 12-game......