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......

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life. Photograph: ANI Photo   Bhagat Singh holds a unique place in the Indian......

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris,......

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira. IMAGE: Author and columnist Shobhaa De with her first boss,......

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in The Sabarmati Express. At 46, Quentin Tarantino said he would quit Hollywood at the age of 60 after he directs his 10th movie, reasoning he wouldn't want to linger on past......

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...' IMAGE: Arif Zakaria plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Chirag Vora who plays Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Photograph: Kind......

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts... She looks so familiar, doesn't she? Can you guess who this haseen actress is?   Photograph: Kind courtesy Taapsee......

Is Shanaya Getting Married?

Triptii sees red... Palak in the Maldives... Sophie travels by train... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shanaya Kapoor/Instagram Is Shanaya Kapoor tries out a bridal look test for a real life......

Axar's all-round masterclass: India D's secret weapon

IMAGE: After a measured start, Axar Patel went on a rampage, scoring a quickfire 86 from 118 balls. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Axar Patel brought India D back into the game with a......

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the......

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

IMAGE: Former tennis player Yannick Noah, President of the Organising Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Tony Estanguet, presenter Stephane Bern and Mayor of Paris Anne......

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

'A duckling would never forget how to swim, I will take to commentary like a fish takes to water.' IMAGE: After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for......

Secrets of Head's 100 revealed: You won't believe No 3

It's a beautiful space up the order to bat with Davey: Travis Head on his stand with Warner Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X Australian opener Travis Head, who made a rollicking hundred against New......