Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a......

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......

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

Under attack for her comments on the divorce of actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya, Telangana minister Konda Surekha on Thursday withdrew her remarks that triggered strong reactions......

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political......

Star Health data leak: Telegram takes action against bots

Messaging app Telegram has taken decisive action against bots that were reported for sharing sensitive data related to Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, and is actively keeping an eye on......

Personal data of about 3 cr Star Health customers up for sale

Personal data like mobile numbers, PAN, addresses and pre-existing medical conditions of about 3.1 crore customers of Star Health Insurance is allegedly available on a website created by a hacker......

LIC eyes less than 50% stake in standalone health insurance company

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is not keen on a composite license but it is looking to buy less than 50 per cent stake in a standalone health insurance company to enter the health......

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Cupertino, California, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the......

Women On Top On OTT This Week

Sukanya Verma gives us some interesting options.   Jeongnyeon: The Star Is BornWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: Korean (with subtitles) Based on a webtoon of the same name, South......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

It's an Akshay Kumar special on OTT this week. Of course, there's tons more as well. Go ahead and take your pick. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.   Khel Khel MeinWhere to......

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo. IMAGE: Meet The Tribe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alanna Panday/Instagram Making it big in today's social......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

Promising career cut short: Will Pucovski retires at 26

IMAGE: Will Pucovski was once seen as the future of Australian batting after a stunning start to his first-class career. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives He was......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

IMAGE: Fayis Asraf Ali, right, met Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in Budapest last year. Photograph: Ecowheelers/X India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter at the Paris......