'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Na certificate chahiye, na reward. Bas itna chahiye ke log humse pyaar karein jaise hum unse karte hain. (I don't want certificates or rewards. I just want people to love us the way we love......

When Manmohan told Sushma, 'Tu Mera Intezaar Dekh'

A leader of reserve and quiet dignity, former prime minister Manmohan Singh had a keen taste for Urdu verses, and his poetic banters with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj in the Lok......

J-K police issue alert over Jaish video with Saif film poster

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, cautioning people against sharing it it as it may attract......

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh at an event in New Delhi, September 22, 2012. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters   After......

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

The shoemaker has proved to be resilient, despite being bogged down by labour issues, dated product designs and rude retail staff over the years. Image: Bata Shoes had a tough time and it devised......

Gautam Thapar joins Bata board

Gautam Thapar, vice-chairman and managing director of Ballarpur Industries Ltd, has been co-opted on the board of the Canada-based Bata International. Bata International board is the nodal body......

Where is the Bata headquarters?

Bata Shoes Bata Shoes is 112 years old! Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find how much you know about the world's favourite footwear. Biz Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape......

Bata to merge two arms

Bata India Ltd will merge its subsidiaries, Bata Properties and Coastal Commercial & Exim with itself.The company also plans to take up financial restructuring, which will include a rights issue......

'I Never Thought In My Wildest Dreams You Would Go'

'This was not the time for you to go. You had to spread more smiles, more happiness, and more love.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Arti Singh/Instagram Shefali Jariwala's sudden death has left many of......

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Some time back, music was just noise.''Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.''Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'......

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

'Even today, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pervien Dastur Irani Where did the curly-haired vamp with the......

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.''It's not about actual physical loneliness.''It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.''You can......

When Manu, Aman Sat In KBC's Hot Seat

IMAGE: Olympic double bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Aman Sehrawat with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

'We come to bat lower down the order, so contributions of 20-25-30 runs are very valuable. My mindset is just to contribute.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep put on an unbroken 39-run 10th......

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

IMAGE: How Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah fare with the new ball against England in the Powerplay could go a long way in deciding the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final match. Photograph:......

Jadeja named Saurashtra captain in comeback match

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja is making a comeback to competitive cricket after nearly six months. Photograph: Ravindra Jadeja/Instagram India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will captain Saurashtra in their......

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

IMAGE: It’s not easy being a die-hard fan of the Indian cricket team - the struggle is real, but die-hard fan Ram Babu would have it no other way! Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......