Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.
'The impact Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, Mayank Markande, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar had on the IPL not only won hearts, but also the approval of the selectors,' says Ayaz Memon.
In Tamil Nadu, Divya Nair encounters jallikattu, a ban on colas and a water shortage.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
Ananda Shankar Jayant had everything going for her. Then, she saw her medical reports.
How excited were the Indian Beliebers for the Justin Bieber concert? We found out...
What did Sukanya Verma's Super filmi week look like? Read on...
Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.
Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.
Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.
'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.
With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.
Nagaland-born Carol Humtsoe talks about about her journey as a model.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.
'At the back of the courtroom the three accused sat trying to catch the drift and fathom the new, inexplicable turn the case could be taking.' 'And the consequences it might have on their lives.'
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images
If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.
Ghostbusters may not be a classic, but the laughs it earns are all its own, says Raja Sen.
It was a crazy week for the world. Sukanya Verma cannot claim to be any different.
"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.
The politician who has come a long way, from being a one-time vegetable vendor to one of the most powerful politicians in the state, is in big trouble today, says Neeta Kolhatkar.
Read our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.
'She was just a little girl. She didn't understand religion. Who is Hindu, who is Muslim.' 'She was just 8! Why punish her?' The family of the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu's Kathua district say everything has changed since that horrific crime.
There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.
After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?
Meet model Smita Lasrado, the Mumbai girl who is turning on the heat at international runways for labels like Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Etam etc.
As far as Saffola is concerned, oil and oats have been successful segments.
If you have the cash, the big fat Indian wedding just got bigger. (Psst! And the good folks at TripHobo.com have a few ideas!)
Enjoy the beauty of the city from the top of the world. Here is a round-up of the best four Sky Bars that you should head to, whenever the next special occasion comes by.
Raj Babbar remembers wife Smita Patil on her 20th death anniversary.
How Rayna Arya, who became a victim of a hit-and-run at age 12, got back on her feet again.
'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'
"When you feel you can't fight it, just go with it." said Robert De Niro's commencement speech to students graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts!
The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.
A curious fox cub, an inquisitive orca all play starring roles in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-second competition.
'It's very expensive for a girl to become an actress. I remember I was nominated at all the award shows for Tanu Weds Manu, and conscientiously, like a new actress, I attended all of them and I was bankrupt by the end of it! I had to find a costume stylist, a hair stylist, a makeup stylist...!' Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com gets inside Swara Bhaskar's mind.
Mighty Raju is a toned down version of Krrish 3.
And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!
Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.
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