'His interests were books, verse and politics'

Far away from the glare of publicity live Atal Bihari Vajpayee's family -- three sisters, nephews, nieces and their children.A large family proud of its bond with India's leader.Rediff.com's......

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

'In her insecurity, she destroyed the institutions of democracy.''She packed Parliament with her supporters with loyalty being more important than ability; she superseded judges; she corrupted the......

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

'Aurangzeb spent a major part in the Deccan. The later Mughals were looted by Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Mughals had no money to build. That's why Zafar Mahal, the only palace they built......

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

When most nonagenarians are content to pass their time in their neighbourhood's gardens, Raj Kumar Vaishya, 96, has enrolled himself in the Patna-based Nalanda Open University to pursue his......

'Vajpayee saw Seeta Aur Geeta 25 times'

'When I met Atalji for the first time, he wouldn't look at me. He seemed very embarrassed.' IMAGE: Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini in Andaz. One of Indian cinema's most influential film-makers......

Saluting *THE* Voice

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music.Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Instagram It was early in the......

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages on February 6, 2022. She was 92.Some of her best songs, in celebration of an incredible life. Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer......

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

For more than half a century, the beautiful quality of Lata Mangeshkar's singing has regaled generations of listeners. The fact that it's not merely tough but impossible for anybody to name just......