In a first, New Year celebrated at Lal Chowk

Braving sub-zero temperatures, hundreds of locals and tourists thronged the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk on New Year's eve in Srinagar. All photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com As the Sun set......

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday said G20 has been a huge success for India and it is the "right country at the right time to be hosting this”. IMAGE: United Kingdom Prime......

India braces for driest August in 122 years

India is poised to experience the driest August since 1901 which, senior meteorologists say, is a clear result of intensifying El Nino conditions. Photograph: ANI Photo Also, the monsoon this year......

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.' IMAGE: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh......

Why did IndiGo share price fall 5% post Q1 2024-25 results?

IndiGo share price fell as much as 4.8 per cent to a low of Rs 4,275 per share on the BSE in Monday's intraday trade as investors booked profit in the stock post a its April-June quarter (Q1)......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

With oil on the boil, Vistara's loss may not be IndiGo's gain

Shares of low-cost airline IndiGo hit record high on the bourses soon after reports of pilot crisis at Vistara emerged. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters The development also saw airfares surge......

Midcap, smallcap indices have nearly doubled in 4 years'

'We are cautious only on sub-sectors that have seen massive melt-up during the past six months.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Banking, consumer discretionary, and healthcare are......

'Once you do TV, you won't get films'

'You found me eligible and you think I am the perfect cast, then why don't you give me work?''That used to happen only because I have done TV.' IMAGE: Vivek Dahiya in Chal Zindagi. Photograph:......

'If your heart is clean...'

'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.''There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR......

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

A great story-teller, Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Vikram as Aditya Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan. Now that Mani......

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.''You never know what awaits at the next turning.' IMAGE: Bobby and Sanjay, superstar screenwriters. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Rain adds to Afghanistan-NZ frustrations

IMAGE: Day 3 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been called off due to a heavy downpour. Photograph: Kind courtesy ACB/X There was no end to the rain woes that have......

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

IMAGE: Mohit Sharma helped Gujarat Titans outclass Punjab Kings on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Smashed for 84 runs in just seven overs by top South African batters on October 25, 2015, Mohit Sharma......

Virat Kohli: Captain who went for win at all costs

IMAGE: Virat Kohli took over from MS Dhoni as India Test captain in 2014. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Going for the win at the risk of losing and playing five bowlers were two......

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'Vaibhav Raghunandan reports. IMAGE: Avani Lekhara set a Paralympics record in the......

How Olympian Maana battled depression, injury before stunning comeback

'I had to start from zero, so it was very, very frustrating and very consuming-- mentally and emotionally. I threw tantrums. There was a point that I really wanted to quit swimming.'   IMAGE:......