Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Some people are shining through India’s gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen......

Sreesanth: 'I will be the best politician in Kerala'

'I am a human being, I was surely nervous, I am competing against a lot of people, but even when I played cricket there is not a single match where I was not nervous.''Lots of mothers, lots of......

R-Day parade: Cultural heritage, military might on show

A kaleidoscopic view of the country's rich cultural heritage and military prowess were on display at the 64th Republic Day parade Saturday on the 8-km stretch from Rajpath to Red Fort. An eager......

Krishna's birthday in all its forms

Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday, was celebrated this year on August 16. The day was marked by Raasleela performances, fasting, feasting and prayer. rediff.com tours some of India'smost famous......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire. S P Balasubrahmanyam passed away in his 75th year, and so we celebrate the singer with 75 of his top songs, in a multi-part......

Take this Bollywood quiz!

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know. Quizzes can't fight pandemics, but they can distract us from out worries. Sukanya Verma presents another round of our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz......

The labourer who floored Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan

'When Kamal Haasan came into the room, I was shivering.''I am just an ordinary head load worker and there, I was standing next to a legend like him.' Rakesh Unni's story can easily be described as......

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success. IMAGE: Off court and on court training as well as tackling health issues has held HS Prannoy in good stead......

Lot of credit goes to myself: Prannoy opens up on his comeback

IMAGE: After entering his second final this season, HS Prannoy opened up on his comeback. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy on Saturday said continuous......

'Didn't expect this would happen but Gopi sir kept pushing me'

IMAGE: HS Prannoy broke a six-year long title drought. Photograph: BAI/Twitter Sleep-deprived Indian shuttler HS Prannoy had almost given up on winning his next title and breaking a six-year long......

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

'I never thought I will progress in the field of sports. I just was doing this for my personal growth and it took me to a level where I could represent the country and do well.' IMAGE: Manasi......

Sports Shorts: India should become sports-playing nation, says Tendulkar

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar appealed to adopt a sport and play in on a regular basis. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com......