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Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi.Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in......

Maha polls: Will Mumbai voters show up for a record turnout?

More than one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the financial capital, which accounts for 36 of the state's 288 assembly constituencies, and is home to industry leaders and......

The Woman Who Lost Everything

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson.Days......

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded CJI D Y Chandrachud for his "monumental" contribution, saying he worked on a mission to improve the apex court and pursued his goal......

What Links Trump With This President?

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency. IMAGE: Grover Cleveland, America's 22nd and 24th president.......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers. All photographs: Kind......

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

The Sabarmati Report is so flimsy in its execution, taking offence to it would be dignifying its existence, notes Sukanya Verma. News is the truth that you choose to bring out, a cunning......

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Kartik Aaryan, who is basking in the success of his latest release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has been living in Versova, north west Mumbai, for a long time now. While he recently bought a plush property......

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

'On the big screen, we focus on hope for your dreams whereas OTT is the bitter reality.' IMAGE: Simran Bagga in Citadel: Honey Bunny. Tamil-Telugu-Hindi actress Simran Bagga, who stars in the spy......

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation.''If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will......

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap. I don't know how it happened, but we are......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

IMAGE: Rachel Raygun Gunn was mocked online and on mainstream media for her dance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's......

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

IMAGE: Rachel Raygun Gunn was mocked online and on mainstream media for her dance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......

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Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Maha polls: Will Mumbai voters show up for a record turnout?

The Woman Who Lost Everything

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

What Links Trump With This President?

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

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