Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Dictators will die, says Zelenskyy at Cannes 2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kicked off the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival with his virtual address and launched a veiled attack on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the......

Finding Radha on Women's Day

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com What is love? This question, Google informs us, was the most searched......

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

She lived for two-thirds of her life in India, adopted its national cause and customs, and took an Indian passport.She served a prison sentence in Lahore as part of Gandhi's protests against an......

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen.She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

When Rashmika Brought The Stars To Earth

It was a glittery night at the sixth edition of the Lokmat Most Stylish Awards 2022, as brightly-clad stars descended on the red carpet. The event was held on September 28 at Mumbai's J W Marriott......

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

The nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards are out. The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms. India......

'Dhoni hasn't played his last IPL match'

IMAGE: ‘I just don't see him wanting to end on this note.’ Photograph: BCCI Former India batter Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match in the IPL and wants......

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

IMAGE: The Aussie all-rounder put on a sizzling show with bat and ball to power RCB into the knockouts. Photographs: Ellyse Perry/Instagram Ellyse Perry put up a sizzling display with both bat and......

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

IMAGE: The Indian under-19 team have entered the ICC U19 World Cup final unbeaten. Photograph: BCCI/X The camaraderie in the dressing room has played a significant role in Indian team's dominant......

What SKY wants to learn from MI teen sensation Brevis

Want to learn 'no-look' shots from you: Suryakumar Yadav to Mumbai Indians teammate Dewald Brevis IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav is in awe of Dewald Brevis. Photograph: BCCI/IPL India batting......

No one would want to face Pakistan now: Hayden

IMAGE: Pakistan were on the verge of elimination but luck smiled on them. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Batting great and current Pakistan mentor Matthew Hayden has admitted that......