Cross-country skier Johaug to call time on Olympic career after Sunday's 30km.
From defending the shock announcement of demonetisation to spearheading the remonetisation drive that included the cumbersome process of printing and supplying new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes, his calm composure brought a sense of serenity to an otherwise chaotic situation.
Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares pics from her travel to the Andaman Islands.
The mesmerising hill station located in West Bengal is a must visit place for every travel enthusiast, says Hitesh Harisinghani.
Think beyond the obvious and explore these unusual getaways.
After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Designer Sanjay Garg brought the curtains down on Day One of LFW at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai.
'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'
Their wedding planner Vandana Mohan has been posting beautiful messages for the couple on her Instagram feed.
Hundreds of devotees gather at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune to pay their respects to Yogacharya B K S Iyengar. Rediff.com contributor Devidas Deshpande reports
Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.
Defending champion Andy Murray was beaten 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-2 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'
These trips will fill you with wanderlust.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Saturday.
Amid the chanting of hymns, preceded by a gun salute and band played by the Assam Police, the state's longest serving chief minister's mortal remains were consigned to flames by his son Gaurav Gogoi.
A wrap up of the day one at Cannes film festival.
Chiwetel Ejiofor has some really powerful shoes to fill in his next movie project.
Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.
'The only way to contain this is to see that a lesser number of people are affected.'
England will not be "pointing fingers" after dropping three catches to let Australia off the hook on the opening day of the second Ashes Test and should be satisfied with five wickets on a lifeless pitch, spinner Graeme Swann said on Thursday.
We look back at Shammi Kapoor's iconic film, co-starring Saira Banu, in 1961.
Wimbledon king Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova endured jolting second-round losses to opponents outside the world top 100 in a freakishly dramatic 'Wednesday Wipeout' that saw seven players withdraw injured and the draw shredded.
Joginder Tuteja explains why Ponmagal Vandhal fails, both as courtroom drama and thriller.
The JD-S has chosen the serene surroundings of Nandi Hill on the city outskirts while its partner Congress opted for a star hotel, sources in the parties said. The MLAs of the BJP are staying in the cozy comforts of a resort near Yelahanka and an ultra luxury hotel.
Readers send in their travel images. Have you sent yours yet?
The actors were the showstoppers for designer latest collection.
The Renkoji Temple is a lot smaller than other grand Buddhist shrines in Japan. In front of the gate, in a very serene setting, is the bust of Netaji. Aseem Chhabra reports from Tokyo.
As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first successful expedition to the peak of Mount Everest, and countless stories attached to it, we present some scintillating images of the Big Daddy clicked through the ages.
The Gita teaches you to be truthful, refrain from criticism and manage your emotions wisely.
'He also granted the temple freedom from all taxes and decreed that no one could litigate against it ever.'
Commercialisation of treks is slowly leading to the exploitation of the fragile ecosystem. Abhishek Bhati treks through Roopkund to give a first-hand account.
Mingling a glorious tradition with modern sensibility, old-fashioned charm with contemporary eclecticism and a rich sensuality with polished, urban serenity, Monapali's Kolkata Fashion Week II Earth Couture collection celebrates rawness and earthiness juxtaposed with sophistication and elegance. Take a look.
Presenting part two of the best of #India-Photos we received from you this year.
Ferrari presented the SF90 with plenty of fanfare at their Maranello factory.
Rediff reader Anmol More shared his experience.
Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country.
As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.
