Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Have India's tigers increased by 30 per cent in the last four years? Some scientists question the numbers. Rashme Sehgal reports for Rediff.com on the debate. Scientists across the globe are......

Dismantling environmental laws, endangering India

India loses 333 acres of prime forest every day. Instead of working to conserve India's forests and water resources, the environment minister has set up a committee to 'dismantle' the five key laws......

Remember Mahatma Gandhi?

On the 67th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com find out what Mahatma Gandhi means to Indians today. Bapu. Father of the......

Three cheers for India's Tigers!

As India celebrates its growing tiger population, Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com shares incredible moments he has spent in the proximity of tigers over the years. It is certainly cause for celebration......

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.' IMAGE: Director Shoojit Sircar with Producer Ronnie Lahiri, Amitabh Bachchan and......

'Gulabo Sitabo is going to 203 countries simultaneously'

'It is the biggest release for me.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan flanked by Producer Ronnie Lahiri, left, and Director Shoojit Sircar, right, on the sets of Gulabo Sitabo. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'Taimur is having a good time'

'I am enjoying hanging out with my son.' IMAGE: Saif with son Taimur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram Saif Ali Khan is keeping himself occupied in the lockdown by doing things......

'Parents refused to marry their daughters to me'

'Madhuri Dixit was very scared to do a rape scene with me in Prem Pratigyaa. After the shot, she said she couldn't even feel me touching her.' 'I was a villain in films, but not in my personal......

Video: What's Virat doing in Mumbai?

The result was as expected -- India beat Bangladesh and sealed its place in the semi-finals... So why was Virat Kohli spotted in Mumbai? It's the all-important knockout match against Bangladesh and......

Video: Mumbai roots for South Africa!

  South Africa versus Sri Lanka. The first World Cup 2015 quarter-finals. Is cricket-loving Mumbai excited? We decided to find out... As the exciting knock-out phase of the World Cup begins,......

'They said we didn't deserve to be here. We have answered them now'

When minnows Jammu and Kashmir defeated 40-times Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai on Wednesday, it was perhaps the biggest-ever shock victory in domestic Indian cricket. Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande......

Leander and I would be the best team to pair up for Rio Olympics: Sania

- 'I don’t think playing singles is possible for me any more. Physically tennis is a very demanding sport.' - 'On paper, Leander and I would be the best to team to pair up for the Rio......