roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.
The professional photographer talks about how he overcame the odds and became one of India's leading lensmen.
From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.
'I had never run a company before, but when I stood in front of the company, I was channeling my 14 year old self and telling myself that remember what it felt like when you were there.'
'The death toll in the UK is anything between 33,000 and 38,000. That's filling our stadium and then filling it half again. It's a sobering thought.'
A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.
'There are times when you give an audition and it doesn't even reach the director.' 'In such a scenario, what can I do? 'More than nepotism, it's about favouritism.'
'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'
Ahead of Mother's Day, Rediff readers write about their mothers and tell us what they mean to them.
Avani Bhavya Shaliya from Borivali, Mumbai tells us why she adores her mother Chandra Ravilal Dedhia so much.
A farmer from Tandia village in Varanasi has a solution to India's burgeoning food crisis.
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.
Boxer Vikas Krishan prefers US Pro bouts to National camp in Patiala
'We are talking about phenomenal numbers here. Give it another seven-eight years of cricket and the way he is going currently, Kohli can definitely knock it off easily'
It's fun to read how Twinkle thought in those days and how her life turned out!
In a letter to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the Congress general secretary said that the situation is getting serious and the battle against the pandemic cannot be fought just by publicity and managing news.
'Today, practically everything has become virtual; even weddings are taking place on Zoom calls.'
'Today, practically everything has become virtual; even weddings are taking place on Zoom calls.'
'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'
To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.
'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'
Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.
'I still believe that things can go my way and I probably can be a part of a World Cup-winning team and play an integral role in that as well. Those dreams are still alive and I think I'll keep playing cricket till that is alive'
Yesterday, we invited readers to share their stories of heartbreak with us. Here are two responses.
'What steps have the higher level of political leadership taken to remove corruption from the system and bring in honest governance?'
At 8 million a month, times two doses, it will take us 17 years to administer the vaccine to our 800 million adults. The rollout must speed up twenty times, asserts Naushad Forbes.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta feared who he might have infected when he tested positive for coronavirus, but said on Thursday he has completed his recovery and is ready to return to work with the English Premier League side. Arsenal announced Arteta's positive test a fortnight ago on March 12, which ultimately led to the halt in the season as his side prepared to face Manchester City.
Despite its faults, Damaal Dumeel is engaging in parts.
In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.
'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman remembers Nanda, her friend of 55 years who passed away on March 25.
If victory in the Durand Cup and IFA Shield is anything to go by, then expect nothing less from Churchill Brothers, who commence their I-League title defence against Mahindra United at the Cooperage on Thursday.
'There is space for many faces and many tongues in this Republic of ours. But it only has one Constitution, and its citizens are vigilant,' says Mitali Saran.
Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.
'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput earned praise for portraying Mahendra Singh Dhoni in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Bollywood's star moms celebrated Mother's Day with adorable pictures of their children, spreading love at a time when we really need it.
The prime minister also said the government has offered to discuss clause by clause of the three farm laws and if there are any shortcomings it was ready to make changes.
'There is good indication that the economy is bouncing back, but the problem is, we should look at the eight quarters preceding March 2020.' 'The growth had fallen below 3.1% before March 2020.' 'So, the governments must realise that even if you transform the best of green shoots into banyan trees, you see only 3.1% growth.'
Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).
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