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Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar. IMAGE: Arundhati Roy signs her new book......

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......

A spell called Harry Potter!

Oculus Reparo!Wingardium Leviosa!Expecto Patronum! What may seem like Greek to Muggles (non-magic folk or ordinary human beings) spells pure magic for Harry Potter fans throughout the world. To be......

'PR event': Congress slams dip in vaccinations

The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government over the dip in vaccination numbers after a record high earlier this week with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country is not safe......

No magic wand, but serious effort for peace: Dineshwar Sharma

Centre’s special representative for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma says he does not have a magic wand, but wants to be judged by his actions when he starts the process of talks in the Valley on......

Direct Cash Transfer system pure magic: Chidambaram

Describing the proposed Direct Cash Transfer scheme a 'pure magic' that brings a big responsibility on banks for its implementation, Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked bankers to work with the......

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

The wait is finally over. After teasing enthusiasts at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 and a spectacular unveiling at the historic Mukesh Mills in Mumbai, the Tata Sierra is officially here at an......

Street gives big-hearted welcome to Britannia's Q4 results

FMCG major Britannia Industries’ results for the January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) were received enthusiastically by the market with the share going up by 6.7......

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.''From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.' Illustration:......

Meet Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 Winner

Photograph: Kind courtesy Anumol/Instagram Popular television actor Anumol has won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, in an emotional grand finale. She could not hold back her tears as she received her......

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.' IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty with Dharmendra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram After......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a......

Guess Who Is Rakul's Favourite?

Priyanka gets ready for bhai ki shaadi... Parineeti busy shooting... Urmila turns 51... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram 'Main apni favorite hoon,' says Rakul Singh. ......

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.' IMAGE: Piyush Chawla at a press conference in Abu Dhabi. All......

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'My main job was to finish innings strongly by scoring quickly in the final overs.' IMAGE: Richa Ghosh tallied 235 runs from eight innings with one fifty to finish among the top-five Indian......

KL Rahul, Athiya Celebrate 1 Month of Baby Evaarah

IMAGE: Tiny feet, big love — Evaarah in dad’s gentle embrace. Photograph: Athiya Shetty/Instagram One month into motherhood, Athiya Shetty has finally let the world in — and the first peek......

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap stunned India with news of their separation after a seven-year marriage.Indian badminton's star couple looked inseparable as they spent more than two decades......

From Man Friday To Man In Charge - The Siraj Story!

Being the only Indian pacer to play in all five Tests, Siraj sent down as many as 185.3 overs, and never avoided extended spells. IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj claimed 23 wicket in five games against......