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'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

India's double win at the Oscars on Monday was hailed by politicians cutting across party lines as the song Naatu Naatu from Telugu film RRR and Tamil documentary The Elephant......

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

'Mr Akbar has underestimated the level of pent-up anger and commitment among these women,' a young lawyer tells Sunil Sethi.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 'Memory,' said Oscar Wilde, 'is......

JLF matters

Outside Diggi Palace's walls, things may be getting darker. Speech may be under threat; writers may be getting murdered for their writing. But, inside, it is possible to feel hope that ideas,......

The Jaya you didn't know

'We spoke of everything but politics.''She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.'Sunil Sethi......

Only two MPs stood up for India's gays

'It would have been much more appropriate if a law such as this, which all of the civilised world has given up, was struck down through democratic politics rather than five individuals sitting in......

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

Susim Mukul Datta has not passed away, rather he is the ever-youthful leader to all who knew him, points out R Gopalakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Precisely five days after his......

Good News: India's growth cloud has a silver lining

When stock brokers start quoting Oscar Wilde, it's probably a good time to bet on the markets. After the dismal Q4 GDP numbers, some experts are rushing to write the obituary of the India story.......

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Many people connect with Ashta Chamma, a movie that is largely based on The Importance of Being Earnest, comic play by Oscar Wilde in which protagonists use fictitious identities to escape from......

The biggest credit bubble in history

Oscar Wilde's phrase, 'The triumph of hope over experience,' could be applied to any investor assuming that equities will always prove sound in the long-term. Anyone with an eye for financial......

NRI converts court into 5-star hotel

An NRI entrepreneur has successfully converted an old court house in the heart of London into a five-star hotel, providing a luxurious haven for those wishing to enjoy the best that the capital has......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

The 97th Academy Awards are days away, and there are some strong contenders for the top awards. Anora and The Brutalist are among the favourites but while critics may be divided in their Best Film......

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week. AnoraWhere to watch? Rent on BookMyShow Stream/Amazon......

Watch Oscar-Winning Anora On OTT

Witches, werewolves, pilots, engineers, the OTT scene is bursting with all kinds of extremes this week, and Sukanya Verma lists them out. AnoraWhere to watch? Jio HotstarLanguage: English Winner......

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. India has reason to celebrate as Anuja, backed by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, gets......

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

IMAGE: In the final of the AIFF Super Cup, East Bengal FC will take on FC Goa. Photograph: East Bengal FC/X East Bengal FC produced a performance of grit and ruthless efficiency to book their......

Tennis Stars Dazzle At Oscars Party

IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka's wild outfit. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Aryna Sabalenka/Instagram Before their highly anticipated appearance at Indian Wells, tennis stars Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka......

East Bengal Overwhelm Bagan, Seal Durand Semi Spot

IMAGE: Greek forward Dimitrios Diamantakos scored a brace to propel East Bengal FC into the semifinals of Durand Cup in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: Durand Cup/X A revamped East Bengal, inspired......

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, on Sunday. Photograph: Tracey......

Norris wins wet and chaotic home British GP

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris in action during the race. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Lando Norris won his home British Grand Prix for the first time and shed tears of joy while McLaren teammate......