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It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

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......

Modi gifts Buddha artwork from Karnataka to Kishida

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted a sandalwood Buddha statue encased in a 'kadamwood jali box' to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida who is in India on a state visit, officials......

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed......

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

There are few artistes who qualify to be called a living legend.India's finest contemporary dancer, Astad Deboo, is one of those rare few.On Thursday, December 10, after a brief illness, the Living......

Rs 59-lakh BMW Z4 Roadster now in India

German luxury car maker BMW launched its sports-car Z4 Roadster priced at Rs 59 lakh (Rs 5.9 million)on Monday. The two-seater sports-car powered by a 2,979 cc petrol engine is being launched as a......

Land Rover Discovery packs in superlative driveability

The all-new Land Rover is not just a capable car on different terrains, but also makes for an exceptionally comfortable ride experience, says P Tharyan. Photograph: Courtesy landrover.in ......

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.''So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?''It took the company two years of hard work to tear......

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own “alive only at weekends” Lavasa, says Subir Roy. The road to the poshest of posh developments on the outskirts of Kolkata is......

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Of course, October was all about AMAZING Diwali fashion. So who got it right in the style department? Let's check out! Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora, who......

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.' Photograph:......

11 BEST Sari Looks This Ganpati

One of the many highlights about the Ganpati festival is dressing up for it. And Bollywood has got the memo! Namrata Thakker looks at the ladies, who have been slaying with six yards of elegance.......

Rashmika Has An Accident

Raashii explores London... Karisma shoots for a dance show... Nimrat makes a Ganpati... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna asks, 'Hey guys, How've you been? I......

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Among the many performances at the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards/Instagram Rekha, who will turn......

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.' IMAGE: Kevin Pietersen with members of an indigenous community in Assam during a visit to the state for rhino conservation......

'If India Win, I'll Sing With Jemimah!'

‘Keep the tricolour flying high’ ‘What a victory by our team over a mighty opponent like Australia. A great chase by the girls and a standout performance by Jemimah in a big game’ IMAGE:......

'Phenomenal Abhishek will blow cricketing world apart'

'I think he is going to carry Yuvraj's legacy forward. He is a phenomenal talent.' IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma hit a 39-ball 74 in the Super 4s match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday,......

IPL PIX: MI overpower Titans; set up Punjab Kings clash in Qualifier 2

Images from the IPL 2025 Eliminator match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Friday. Scorecard IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' players celebrate the wicket of Sai......

Picture of the Day? Kohli's Pat on Babar's Back Wins Hearts

IMAGE: Screengrab of Virat Kohli with Babar Azam. The India-Pakistan rivalry is one of the most intense in world cricket, but amidst the fierce competition, moments of mutual respect often emerge.......