Mahatma Carter

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician. Carter bears not a small resemblance to another leader of another large country, who was also in politics but......

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......

Taliban hires burqa-clad women as suicide bombers

The Taliban has recruited a new, unsuspected lot as suicide bombers: women in burqas. In a civilisation where women have always been protected and hidden behind head-to-toe black veils, the new......

Remembering The Day JFK Died

On a sunny Texas day in November 60 years ago, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the president of the United States, and his elegant wife Jacqueline Lee 'Jackie' Bouvier Kennedy touched down in......

Sreeleela, Alia, Ananya's Stunning Wedding Fashion

The wedding season is on, and it’s time to turn up the style quotient and spice things up. From dripping in gold and pearls to giving the traditional sari look an edgy twist, Namrata Thakker......

Deepika's GLAMOROUS Maternity Fashion

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first baby in September. After announcing the good news in February, Dips has been keeping a low profile. But whenever the actress has stepped......

Sanjay Dutt's 10 Deadliest Looks

Few actors -- excluding Aamir Khan, of course -- can boast of rocking as many hairstyles and physical makeovers as Sanjay Dutt. It's no wonder the poster of his apocryphal biopic Sanju had its......

Like Janhvi's Cricket-Inspired Fashion?

Janhvi Kapoor is busy promoting her film Mr And Mrs Mahi and makes sure to match her fashion to the cricket-themed plot. From wearing cricket-inspired custom jewellery to outfits with a sporty......

10 US Open Tennis Outfits You Can't Miss

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka brings sparkle to the US Open. Photograph: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters The US Open has transformed into a high-fashion runway, where players are showcasing their unique......

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

IMAGE: The ICC Champions Trophy returns after a gap of eight years as Pakistan hosts the ninth edition of tournament, starting in Karachi on Wednesday. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters The......

2nd Test: Carey guides Australia to three-wicket win in Christchurch

  IMAGE: Alex Carey scored 98 not out to help Australia beat New Zealand by three wickets in the 2nd Test in Christchurch and claim the series 2-0, on Monday. Photograph: ICC/X Alex Carey......

WATCH: Sindhu Dance!

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy P V Sindhu/Instagram   When P V Sindhu hangs up her badminton racquet, we think the Telugu movie industry should quickly sign her up for the movies. Sindhu......

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X An Indian captain ready to create a legacy of his own will have 10 ruthless professionals and a billion cricket maniacs for support when his team takes on......