Can the Taliban Survive?

The US intends first to cripple the Afghan government financially through sanctions, freezing of assets, denial of access to international banking, etc, and then proceed to do pretty much what it......

Not just pretty faces! Stars who are UN ambassadors

Emma Watson has joined a long list of celebrities who are using their fame and stardom to promote social causes as a United Nations’ ambassador. Rediff.com presents a few of the celebs who......

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Blind's drab narrative has no place for emotions or edge.Its prolonged cat-and-mouse game goes on and on till it arrives at its (literally) eye-popping conclusion, notes Sukanya Verma. Vulnerable......

Mrunal Falling In Love... With Australia

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram Mrunal Thakur is visiting Australia for a friend's wedding.   Photograph:......

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

At Hollywood’s most glamorous night -- the 93rd Academy Awards -- celebrities put their best fashion foot forward. And before they graced the red carpet, they gave us sneak peeks to......

Who's got Bhumi smiling?

Bollywood stars have posted gorgeous pictures on Instagram. Let's take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Why is Bhumi Pednekar smiling?   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. IMAGE: Taylor Fritz serves during his first round match against Jenson Brooksby at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park......

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi, with four victories under his belt, has emerged a strong contender in the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Indian Grandmaster Arjun......

World Championship: Gukesh loses to Ding; match tied at 6-6

IMAGE: Ding Liren and Dommaraju Gukesh in action during Game 12 of the World Chess Championship 2024 on Monday. Photograph: Eng Chin An/FIDE Indian challenger D Gukesh lost the 12th game against......

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Liren draw again

IMAGE: D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren continues to be a frustrating affair. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova and Chin An/FIDE Stalemate continued in the World Chess......

Why India's top star is so excited about 'IPL of Chess'

IMAGE:  The 21-year-old Arjun Erigaisi from Warangal, Telangana, who missed qualifying for the prestigious Candidates tournament last time, is eager to maintain his winning......