'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled......

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best-known politician. IMAGE: Lalu Prasad Yadav, left, files his nomination papers from Marhaura in Bihar.......

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity. IMAGE:......

What A Drive In Bihar Tells You About Coming Election

Nowhere are the stories of the coming election better told than on the roads of Bihar. Photographs: Archana Masih/Rediff The gleaming new Patna airport is one of the newest emblems of badlav in......

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

In 1973, Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, married and retired from films.Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement.Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was......

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' IMAGE: Salman Khan and Satish Shah in Judwaa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/X Tributes flowed in after Satish Shah passed away on......

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. Rahul Dholakia, who bagged......

The Om Puri You Never Knew

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.''When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys'......

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana makes it official. Photograph and video: Smriti Mandhana/Instagram   With music, laughter, and her closest cricketing friends by her side, Smriti Mandhana chose to reveal......

Israel responds to Mo Salah as Obeid's family mourn

Obeid's widow Doaa al-Obeid now clutches the blue-and-white number 10 shorts he wore for his Gaza club, Al-Shati, one of the only mementos she has of her late husband, as she and her five children......

Life is very unpredictable, says Siraj after tribute to Jota

'Because I am a Portugal fan, and because CR7 (Cristiano Ronaldo) plays for that team, I felt emotional. I wanted to do it (pay my tribute) in the last match itself.'   IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj......

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

  SEE: Rafa Nadal Jr Is Introduced To Daddy's Big Three Rivals. VIDEO: Kind courtesy Roland Garros/X Rafael Nadal was paid an emotional tribute at Roland Garros on Sunday, with family, fans and......

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

The '83' WhatsApp group comprises the 14 members of the World Cup-winning team and administrative manager P R Man Singh. IMAGE: On June 25, 1983, under Kapil Dev's leadership, India won their......