5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

Nalini Narayani explains why the National Anthem may have been written in protest against the British. Indian supporters sing their national anthem before the start of the Cricket World Cup match......

Of memoires and memorable sporting moments

Have any of you guys out there read Alone In The Middle, the autobiography of New Zealand umpire Steve Dunne?Um-- before I start, I want to say something: This page is actually intended as a place......

Nizhalkkuthu to open Fukuoka film festival

Noted filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Indo-French production Nizhalkkuthuwillbe the inaugural film at the 13th Fukuoka International Film Festival, Japan.In a letter to the Gopalakrishnan,......

Tiger awardee Vipin Vijay speaks

He is the first Indian to win the prestigiousTiger Award at the Rotterdam International Film FestivalonJanuary 29 for his Malayalam documentary film Video Game. Meet Vipin Vijay, a student of the......

Did Rybakina's ex-coach really cross the line?

IMAGE: Elena Rybakina split with Stefano Vukov in August, just days ahead of the US Open. Photograph: Rediff archives Julian Finney/Getty Images Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said on......

Will King Kohli recreate magic of 2014 at MCG?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates getting to hundred during his 169 on Day 3 of the third Test against against Australia at the MCG on December 28, 2014. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images, from......

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

IMAGE: Scott Boland is brought in as replacement for an injured Josh Hazlewood, for the 2nd Test against India in Adelaide, starting on Friday, December 6. Photograph: Peter Wallis/Getty Images......

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

'In my mind, it was very clear you can't do worse than that (Adelaide). You'll have a day when the luck is in your favour and you can bounce back. And that's exactly what happened.' IMAGE: The......

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......