'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'
He also announced that 50 per cent of the DTC buses will be operational from Tuesday to ensure that those involved in essential services do not face problems. He said that there were 30 cases in Delhi till date, out of which 23 were reported from people who came from the affected countries and seven were infected through the local transmission.
The government's position on a meeting that a journalist had with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed got endorsement from an unexpected quarter on Wednesday with Congress leader Salman Khurshid saying it was a "private initiative" and the Indian High Commission in Islamabad had nothing to do with it.
'Today's kids are so tech savvy, which is good and fun, but they should also take time to service their body, move your muscles...'
Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.
Building a global brand was Choksi's idea, which Modi borrowed from him.
You can gift a day at a spa, a curated gourmet meal at a pool side or an offbeat travel trip.
Gaurav Laha shares his weightloss journey.
Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.
Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'
'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'
Travellers Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen tell you how to perk up your relationship while on the go.
Mahima Seth, 25 who works as a financial consultant tells us how she lost 23 kg in 10 months.
Be receptive towards new ideas and thoughts. Unlearning and re-learning are inevitable in your quest for success, says Achin Bhattacharyya.
... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.
A controversial 'baby Trump' blimp is flying near British Parliament on Friday morning as hundreds descend on London to protest against the US president's controversial visit to the United Kingdom.
There is a lot to be done at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday as he ushered in his fourth year in office dispelling notions that life in the President's Estate was in a "realm of boredom".
'His last journey was like putting out the lamps one by one in a temple at night.' 'It was like the soul slowly walking away from the body; it was so pure and peaceful...'
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Everybody must have a Sunday Project, says author Chandan Deshmukh
'A lot of actors disappear after one big hit show, and I thought maybe it was time for me too.'
Here is what you can do every hour to stay healthy and lose weight
Former India tennis star Vijay Amritraj says the new Davis Cup format will not affect the country much as it is still playing home and away games in Group I and not the World Group matches.
'Perish the thought that we can settle the date for the nuptials between ourselves.' 'Or conclude potential venues, menus or events with the authority vested in us as seniors.' 'Such decisions are not in our purview,' says Kishore Singh.
'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'
Four Gujarat ministers were handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise the reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping, right from the welcome at the airport to the menu for the dinner at the Sabarmati riverfront, reports Sheela Bhatt.
A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.
A lot of work you do will be boring. You work from the moment you wake up to the point you hit the bed.
'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'
Rediff reader Subash tells us how he went from an unhealthy 117 kg to 86 kg in just six months.
'There are no multiplexes, not a single cinema hall and no malls.' 'Because the government in Delhi constantly cuts off mobile services, there is no app-based economy in Srinagar.' 'There are 403 news channels in India, but there is none in Kashmir,' notes Aakar Patel after a journey to the Kashmir valley.
'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.'
This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.
The simple ways you can get over weekday blues.
'... A youth movement which could really transform our politics in a way that the existing elites don't understand.' 'The more you suppress free expression, the more people will value it.' 'The State can't suppress a young society like India where there are so many interesting new ideas emerging,' says Sunil Khilnani, whose latest book Incarnations looks at Indian history through 50 lives.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away on Thursday, as one of the best batsmen in the history of the sport and a good thinker of the game.
'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.
