Willing to lead INDIA bloc if....: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given 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......

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

The body of a 10-year-old girl was found in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday, triggering arson at a police outpost by locals who alleged that the minor was raped and murdered, a......

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Bharatiya Janata Party workers clashed with the police at several places across West Bengal on Wednesday as they tried to enforce a 12-hour shutdown, which had a mixed impact in the state. IMAGE:......

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

'Modiji remaining healthy and happy is something I pray for all the time.' IMAGE: Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rupali......

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.' IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dia Mirza/Instagram It's been 25 years......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

Sourav Ganguly unhurt after car meets with accident

Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly escaped unhurt after his vehicle was involved in an accident while he was on his way to the University of Burdwan, in Purba Bardhaman,......

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

'India have five Shubman Gills from one, two, three, four, five, six -- who can all score hundreds and win matches.' IMAGE: K L Rahul is India's preferred wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs ahead of......

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

The Congress on Monday reprimanded its spokesperson Shama Mohamed for fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and asked her to delete her social media posts in which she made the......

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan in Dubai. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Virat Kohli etched another milestone to his name as he plays......

'Kohli's legacy will be remembered for a long time'

'300 ODIs... that's a big feat, especially in today's age, where one-day cricket isn't played as often as it used to be. So, it's really cool for him.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli will become the seventh......