Why These Pix Will Anger Xi Jinping

If Xi Jinping and his Communist party sidekicks in Zhongnanhai -- the enclave in Beijing where China's leaders live and work -- had their way, His Holiness The Dalai Lama would be barricaded in his......

'SC has banged the door on face of LGBTQ community'

'The State does not accept our rights, what more can I say about this judgment?' IMAGE: Members of the LGBTQ+ community take part in a gay pride march, Mumbai, June 24, 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo......

What is Mahinda Rajapaksa Doing in Tirupati?

The last time Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple was in February 2020, weeks -- nay days -- before the pandemic ravaged India and parts of South......

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence. IMAGE: Droupadi......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

'When I made bold to explain what he had to do he cut me short saying, "I know what to do. I've faced the camera before".' IMAGE: Bishan Singh Bedi arrives to attend the launch of The Sardar of......

'I like people who are ballsy'

'I only challenge myself in every way possible and feel that an actor's job is to be universal.' Photographs: Kind courtesy Angad Bedi Angad Bedi is currently basking in the success of his Telugu......

Adoor Gopalakrishnan, the Master, is back!

The Master returns after an 8-year absence from the screen. Adoor Gopalakrishnan, inarguably India's greatest film director, returns to the marquee after eight long years. His new film, Pinneyum,......

Should India Be Worried?

The openers have not given India the start they were looking for, the bowlers have not taken wickets in the opening overs... IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar pinpointed specific concerns. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Celebrating A Mumbai Icon With Memories

IMAGE: Singer Avadhoot Gupte performs as part of Wankhede stadium's 50 year celebrations in Mumbai, January 19, 2025. Photographs: Satish Bodas/Rediff.com It was an unforgettable evening as the......

What's Wrong With Rohit's Batting?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 10 on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Photograph: Screengrab/X   In a candid analysis of Rohit Sharma's......

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

'Gukesh displayed incredible fighting spirit, outstanding mental toughness, insane self-confidence, all qualities of a champion, and he just turned 18 at the end of May.' IMAGE: D Gukesh is......

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

'Like all batters he will need some luck at the start, and if he gets that he can get the team off to a solid opening,' says the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. IMAGE: India's K L Rahul celebrates his......