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The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Mumbai bid adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses On Friday, September 15, 2023.Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar took a ride on the last non AC......

A teacher like no one else

Anjuli Bhargava discovers Brand Abha Adams.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Abha Adams, 66, has an abiding memory of her own school days. Standing with her two thin plaits among a......

Why Indian celebrities choose silence

"A Meryl Streep or Jimmy Kimmel can speak their mind, and stay assured that they won't be harmed." "That does not happen in India. Goons can land up anywhere unannounced. The rampant online abuse......

'The poor know Modi has India on his mind'

What does someone from Uttar Pradesh on the streets of Mumbai think of the results back home?Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com listens in. Kamaljit Yadav has been driving a black-and-yellow taxi in......

'America has got Modi's friendship'

'Obama probably thinks, "He is quite a guy!" Americans on Capitol Hill think, "He has guts. He is a big player".' A senior Indian official explains the importance of the Modi visit to Sheela......

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

The traditional art of making herbal ittar(fragrance) is gradually getting replaced with chemical-based, not so labour-intensive perfume industry, finds out Shaheen Mansuri/Rediff.com. Image:......

Bollywood Quiz Of The Week

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Take a break from whatever you're doing just now and test your inner filmi keeda with our super fun Bollywood quiz of......

Ready, Steady, Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's that time of the week again. All set for a dose of our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz? All you have to do is......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Movies?

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Take a break from your busy day to enjoy our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz. All you have to do is identify the movie......

'I never think of how old I am'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram "To be honest, I never think of how old I am. It is important to think young, live healthily, sleep proper hours and think positively," Dharmendra,......

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

'There will never be another like you' 'There will be no other tragedy king than #DilipSahab. May your legacy stay forever' 'Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled' Photograph:......

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

'I love commentating for a reason that not many will admit.''Yes, it gives me financial security; yes, it lets me stay in touch with the game; but importantly, it gives me visibility.''In a way,......

Afridi needs to take a break: Nazir

Dashing Pakistan opener Imran Nazir has advised all-rounder Shahid Afridi to take a break from international cricket to recover his confidence and form. "There is no doubt that Shahid bhai is going......

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