SC protects ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from arrest till February 14 former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil......

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.' IMAGE: Eleven-year-old Puneet Thakkar,......

Dr Singh asked JNU VC to be lenient with protesting students

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was shown black flags at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by Left-backed students who were staging a protest during his visit to the campus in 2005. IMAGE:......

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi......

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view. IMAGE: The......

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

For a film with such a grand vision, Sangeet Manapmaan needed more flamboyance to make it a memorable affair, feels Mayur Sanap. What can be more pure and primal than seeing a piece of......

New Year, New Looks, Bollywood Style

New year, new ideas, new feelings. Sukanya Verma lists some bold new looks inspired by Bollywood's beautiful fashionistas that you can use to start the New Year.   Sara Ali Khan Photograph:......

Rekhachithram Review: Alternate History Saves The Day

Rekhachitram is the latest in an assembly line of films that use the allure of the past to drive home the suspense of relatively straightforward genre stories, notes Arjun Menon. What If this......

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!' IMAGE: Neena Gupta in Trikaal. Neena Gupta worked with Shyam Benegal in Trikaal, Susman, Mandi and the Doordarshan television series Yatra, and......

Bhambri-Olivetti lose in ASB Classic semis

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri and his partner Albano Olivetti of France. Photograph: US Open/Instagram >India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a......

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

'I think I'm the best athlete at 38-years-old on the tour' IMAGE: US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz was dumped out by 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils. Photographs: Australian Open/X French......

'Disciplined' Humpy to compete in Norway Chess

IMAGE: Humpy's return to Norway Chess Women highlights her remarkable career, filled with significant milestones. Photograph: FIDE/X Reigning World Rapid chess champion and Indian Grandmaster......

World Chess: Can Classical Gukesh end stalemate vs Liren?

The next three games wherein Gukesh will play with two whites and a solo black is perhaps the best opportunity for the Indian to go ahead in the match and put pressure. IMAGE: Ding Liren and D......

Sumit Nagal faces tough road in Melbourne

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal made it to the main draw of the season-opening Grand Slam by virtue of being among the 104 highest-ranked players in the world. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters India's......