Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

The race between Democratic leader Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump for the White House has been truly unprecedented as it saw drama, tragedy, political comebacks, fierce......

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

"Hi Captain". The cheery greeting would ring out from a distance at Mumbai's United Services Club and Vinayak Supekar would fall in step with Ratan Tata, the young Army captain and the......

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......

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it is a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning......

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan.''I had kept tossing and turning all night.''The next morning, I promptly fainted in Farah Khan's arms.''When I came......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

'Shivani Is Thali Ka Baigan'

'This show is more suitable for people like Armaan Malik, who backbite and indulge in unnecessary arguments.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Adnaan Shaikh/Instagram Adnaan Shaikh, a name that resonates......

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course.A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a......

Tickets nearly sold out for 1st T20I at Eden Gardens

  IMAGE: Eden Gardens will host the opening T20I between India and England on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI The Indian cricket team gear up to face England in the first T20I at Kolkata's......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma on Saturday's flight to Kolkata. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Suryakumar Yadav/Instagram World champions India and the visiting England squad arrived in......

This Indian mom leads Aussie kho kho team

Chandigarh memories inspired mom of nine year old to lead Australia in kho kho IMAGE: Sonam Garg has taken leave from work to compete in the World Cup while her husband tends to the child.......

Martin Guptill retires from international cricket

IMAGE: New Zealand's Martin Guptill in action during the ICC World Cup warm-up match against India at Kia Oval, London, May 25, 2019. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters New Zealand batter......