'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary......

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Founder......

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt looks at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- a study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for......

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......

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic; as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'......

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier......

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

It's time for Bappa, Blessings and Bhajans. It's time for Morya, Modaks and Magic. That's right, it's Ganesh Chaturthi time! Expect Bollywood's shiniest to sparkle at the festivities in glorious......

Long Legs, Short Shorts: Bollywood's Summer Mantra

Bollywood's summer mantra is simple: Long legs, short shorts. Sukanya Verma shows us how this stylish lot demonstrates the A to Z of shorts fashion. Sharvari Wagh Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

'I remember watching the match at the MCG where Virat Kohli played such an extraordinary knock.' IMAGE: Jemimah Rodrigues celebrates hitting the winning runs during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup......