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Ranveer is on the Tinkle cover

Ranveer is on the Tinkle cover

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Tinkle Comics featured Ranveer Singh on their cover with Suppandi and Shikari Shambu.

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Magical Mouni

Magical Mouni

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Mouni Roy's killer fashion sense and her uncanny ability to look gorgeous in everything she wears keeps us on the edge of our seats!

Tinkle's Uncle Pai passes away

Tinkle's Uncle Pai passes away

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Anant Pai, better known as Uncle Pai, the founder of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics passed away in Mumbai. The 81-year-old had been admitted to a hospital last week. Pai suffered a massive heart attack on Thursday and breathed his last in the evening.

Who Is Tara Daydreaming About?

Who Is Tara Daydreaming About?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Rakul relives her childhood... Armaan in Egypt... Rasika wants some recommendations...

Is Aditi the PRETTIEST BRIDE Ever?

Is Aditi the PRETTIEST BRIDE Ever?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Aditi Rao Hydari turned muse for Gaurang Shah's Sindhoor collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

An evening celebrating the best of what medicine has to offer.

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Uncle Pai, as he was fondly called, inculcated in Indian children a love for and interest in India's glorious past and its heroes.

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Suppandi has evolved over the years from being a household help to having a variety of office jobs.

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

Comic Con Delhi: Meet Mario, Suppandi, Shikari Shambu

Comic Con Delhi: Meet Mario, Suppandi, Shikari Shambu

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Avid cosplayers brought out favourite comic characters alive at Comic Con Delhi 2017.

The ultimate comics quiz: Are you game?

The ultimate comics quiz: Are you game?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

How well do you know your comics? Here's your chance to find out!

PHOTOS: 10 amazing moments from San Fermin

PHOTOS: 10 amazing moments from San Fermin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Bullfights and the notorious bull runs, eight in all, are the highlight of a nine-day street festival.

Review: Always Kabhi Kabhi is as bad as its name

Review: Always Kabhi Kabhi is as bad as its name

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The only thing authentically high-school about this film is how amateurishly it comes together.

ACK media buys India Book House

ACK media buys India Book House

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Education and entertainment company ACK Media has announced acquisition of India Book House as part of its strategy to develop 'end-to-end' content, distribution and experience delivery capabilities for family entertainment.

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Anant Pai started the comic book series Amar Chitra Katha based on stories from the India epics, mythology and history after he witnessed a quiz contest in which participants could easily answer questions pertaining to Greek history but were unable to answer simple questions about India.

The business of sustainability

The business of sustainability

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

British Telecom's sustainability index aims to rank Indian companies according to their corporate social responsibility initiatives, says Sreelatha Menon.

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Samir Patil who has taken over Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle talks of taking the classic comics to the next generation and also has a word of advice for young entrepreneurs.

Cupboards don't give returns, invest smartly!

Cupboards don't give returns, invest smartly!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

It makes sense to keep the same money, which you would otherwise put away in your cupboard, in a bank where it is more secure and can also get you returns based on a rate of interest.

Naach Basanti Naach

Naach Basanti Naach

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The other day I was re-arranging some old stuff in my drawer when I discovered an old stack of dusty comic books. One of them happened to be good ol' Tinkle --mother to beloved desi toons like Kaalia-The Crow and Shikari Shambu.

Jewellery with hidden strings

Jewellery with hidden strings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

In the past, and even to some extent today, silver jewellery used to be an accurate indicator of a family's creditworthiness, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Protocol for alcohol

Protocol for alcohol

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Comic book to immortalise India's bravest men

Comic book to immortalise India's bravest men

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Ahead of India's 69th Independence Day, a special comic book is all set to be released this week chronicling the life, valour and sacrifice of 21 awardees of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration.

Police foil attempts to conduct Jallikattu

Police foil attempts to conduct Jallikattu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Police said youths were detained at Mudakathan, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Vilangudi in Madurai district, at Nallampatti in Dindigul district and Pottuchavadi in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu for trying to hold the sport defying the apex court ban.

Aamir as Shikari Shambu? Comic book heroes we want onscreen!

Aamir as Shikari Shambu? Comic book heroes we want onscreen!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Oh the possibilities!

Why Modi didn't like an Indian's hug

Why Modi didn't like an Indian's hug

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'From now on, every time Modi takes a foreign dignitary in his arms, the Indians will remember how he was taken aback when an Indian indulged in hugplomacy,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Mother's food somehow tasted better on the train!

Mother's food somehow tasted better on the train!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Memories of a simple, yet amazing childhood, long lost, but never forgotten.' Vijay Menon takes us back to a time when overnight train journeys were the most exciting events of our lives.

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Myths vs Facts: 15 questions every Indian mum wants to ask

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Can a foetus hear the tinkle of bangles? Will drinking milk help produce more milk?

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Beneficiaries to get hospitalisation cover up to Rs 30,000.

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Singh is Bliing proves all that glitters is not gold, says Sukanya Verma.

Planning a weekend getaway?

Planning a weekend getaway?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Here's why you should opt for a homestay.

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

10 things we miss about summer

10 things we miss about summer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

There was so little to complain about!

10 things we miss this Children's Day

10 things we miss this Children's Day

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Holidays, slurping on ice golas, fights in the school bus for the window seat and visiting grandparents are some of the things Rediff.com's Anita Aikara misses dearly.

5 crazy things I have done with friends

5 crazy things I have done with friends

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Conversations with her bestie in the bathroom and other Dosti tales from Tista Sengupta.

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

In her book For For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices, Lakshmy Ramanathan attempts to capture the complexities of being pregnant in our society and to arm you with information that enables you to make empowered decisions.