1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre.But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured.Then a fierce band of armed guerillas......

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......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the......

Heading To A Wedding? Wear That Sari Right!

It's time to dress up and slay like a diva because the wedding season is here! If you're worried about how to make a Sari Statement, Namrata Thakker has got you covered!   Photograph: Kind......

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an......

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay.He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer.Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

IMAGE: A side-on view of Jasprit Bumrah's ball release. Photograph: X   As Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the Australian batting line-up on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth on Friday, 'Bumrah......

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

IMAGE: Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning his men's single's final match against France's Ugo Humbert. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters Third seed Alexander......

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

This crushing defeat is a major wake-up call for Team India.They now face the real possibility of losing a home series for the first time in over a decade, warns Harish Kotian. IMAGE:......

'I've lost my voice. I can't quite believe it'

IMAGE: Prince William pumps his fists in joy after Aston Villa's late win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. Photograph: Screengrab/X Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran's late......

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Photograph: Kind Courtesy T20 World Cup/X Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar said India have the all-round depth to grab an elusive ICC title during the upcoming women's T20 World Cup.......