Nagaland-born Carol Humtsoe talks about about her journey as a model.
'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 your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.
If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images
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.
'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.
Read our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.
After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?
There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.
Meet model Smita Lasrado, the Mumbai girl who is turning on the heat at international runways for labels like Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Etam etc.
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!)
How Rayna Arya, who became a victim of a hit-and-run at age 12, got back on her feet again.
As far as Saffola is concerned, oil and oats have been successful segments.
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.
'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'
Raj Babbar remembers wife Smita Patil on her 20th death anniversary.
"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!
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.
The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.
'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.
And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!
Mighty Raju is a toned down version of Krrish 3.
Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.
Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.
Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.
- 'I feel I came through this year stronger and wiser'
From earning Rs 5 a day as a farm labourer to starting an IT services company that is worth Rs 15 million, Jyoti Reddy's story of success is nothing short of an inspiring movie plot.
Wendell Rodricks's passion for fashion has its roots in food, he reveals in this heartwarming essay.
'He represented the warmth, gentleness and goodness that existed in Hindi cinema before Bollywood became a loud commodity.' Aseem Chhabra on the legendary actor he admired for over 40 years.
'Just because someone ruined your face doesn't mean you stop being beautiful.' 'Life goes on.'
Here's the latest news from the world of glamour and fashion.
'In the merry-go-round of Indian cricket, amid abhorrent match-fixing scandals and incessant politicking, Ravi Shastri is a multifaceted personality who, when called upon, can don any hat with ease.'
'Single life is pretty good. I like the attention. If I feel lonely, I just call my mom and she sleeps in my bed,' Kalki Koechlin tells Rediff.com contributor Paloma Sharma.
'When he cover drives, who the hell cares about where the ball pitched? I only know that he seems to move so lazily and has all the time in the world to make incredibly elegant and powerful strokes. He has something that other don't...'
As the Master announces his retirement from the game after his 200th Test, we republish another Master -- Varsha Bhosle -- on Sachin Tendulkar.
On International Yoga Day, South Delhi-based yoga teacher Saudamini Chandra found herself shepherding the young girl students to their first taste of India's heritage that was being celebrated across the world. This is her experience.