Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

What President Murmu told soldiers at Siachen base camp

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday visited the Siachen base camp and told soldiers posted at the world's highest battlefield that all citizens salute their bravery. IMAGE: President Droupadi......

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the......

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama.Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.......

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

'I have trained Ravish Kumar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan...''But if I approach somebody for work, I never get it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikas Kumar/Instagram Vikas Kumar's......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

A wax statue of cricketer Virat Kohli was unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum on the occasion of World Heritage Day on Thursday. Anoop Srivastava, founder director of the museum, said for the last......

'You have bowled your way into hearts of cricket fans'

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami received the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. Photograph: ANI Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday praised star pacer Mohammed Shami......

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Photograph: Kind Courtesy President of India/X India's best-performing athletes were on Tuesday conferred with the national sports awards by President Droupadi Murmu in a regal ceremony where......

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award Photograph: Kind Courtesy Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy/Instagram The Sports Ministry on Wednesday put its......