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Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

She wanted to sing till her last breath and she did. Almost. Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist......

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday. IMAGE: Kerala presents......

Diaspora joins R-Day celebrations around the world

Unfurling of the national tricolour, cultural programmes and festivities marked the 60th Republic Day celebrations by the Indian community all over the world with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.......

'Something historic is happening'

'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.' IMAGE: Actor Sushant Singh joins Rahul Gandhi on the Bharat Jodo yatra.......

Interview with Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan

In the first part of an exclusive and expansive interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, Mumbai Police Commissioner Dhanushkodi Sivanandan spoke about his resolve to prevent another 26/11 like......

Lockdown is only about control not health, says Anil Ambani's son Anmol

Anmol Ambani, the eldest son of industrialist Anil Ambani, has lashed out against a new round of lockdowns being imposed amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, saying such restrictions do not concern......

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are......

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Shyam Benegal......

Like Raashii's Pongal Style?

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raashii Khanna/Instagram Raashii Khanna gives Pongal fashion a whole new meaning, just like......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Devgan, Konkona bag National Film Awards

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan was adjudged best actor for the The Legend Of Bhagat Singh in the 50th National Film Awards, while Konkona Sen Sharma bagged the best actress award for her performance......

Want Deepika Padukone to play me in biopic: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza says she does not want a biopic made on her life, but if something like that ever happens, she would like Deepika Padukone to play her on-screen. The 27-year-old Indian tennis ace says......

Spotted: Umpire Simon Taufel

Reader R Santhanam sent us this photograph. 'Hi, 'It was a surprise to see Simon Taufel at the ICC tournament in Singapore on the 6th of September. He welcomed every visitor for a photo......

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

‘To be properly prepared for burial, prayed over and then buried is a right owed to every single Muslim’ IMAGE: Momentos, including a pair of boxing gloves, lie at a makeshift......

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