In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   When I......

Meeting My Mother

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are! IMAGE: My......

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's......

Victory For Pooches

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.   Victory for Pooches IMAGE: Animal rights activists and dog lovers organised by the Jeev Ashraya NGO at the Alambagh......

True Stars Never Die

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.' IMAGE: Dharmendra with Sharmila Tagore in Satyakam. When......

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

IMAGE: Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Simply put, Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament. His incredible career straddled......

'I'm An Addict Of Heartache'

'I have been in love with a career on the big screen, validated by box office numbers.''I never expected the love back to be instantaneous.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane with Sonam Bajwa in Ek Deewane......

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.''I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.' IMAGE: Salman Khan, Tiku Talsania and......

All Smiles For Team India At Oval

The Indian team was all smiles and looking relaxed during net practice at The Oval on Wednesday, ahead of their must-win fifth and final Test against England.The cheerful mood in the camp was a big......

Have You Seen Jitesh Sharma's 'Raksha Kavach' Yet?

IMAGE: Jitesh Sharma calls hoodie and gloves his ‘Raksha Kavach’. Photograph and video: BCCI/X A biting Canberra chill couldn’t stop Team India from getting down to business ahead of the......

Sindhu's heartfelt tribute as fierce rival Tzu-Ying retires

'Beyond the rivalry, we built something truly meaningful. A quiet friendship, a deep respect, and a bond shaped through years of battles that only we fully understand.' IMAGE: Chinese Taipei's......

I have my own medal now: Pratika Rawal

'It's going to take me a lot of time to get used to the fact that we have won the World Cup. It has not sunk in yet.' IMAGE: Opener Pratika Rawal made 308 runs in seven matches in the World Cup......

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India......