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......

'Ratan Made You Feel Special'

'He had a lovely, lovely, sense of humour, very subdued and very, very subtle, but it was very, very, prominent.' All photographs: Kind courtesy Ratan Tata/Instagram.com   Halekai or Home By......

Rahul's remarks in LS on Hindus, Modi expunged amid row

Hours after the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, some of his statements were......

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, saying the leaders of the ruling party are not Hindus as they engage in......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

'My simple prayer is that...' IMAGE: Mohanlal. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Mohanlal's long-awaited directorial debut Barroz finally has a release date. The film, which was announced......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

Rekha's Revelations On The Great Indian Kapil Show

IMAGE: Did you know that Rekha, seen here with Kapil Sharma, does her own hair and makeup? "I only step out for an event once or twice in the year. So stylists are so expensive these days, I can't......

I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami last played in the 2023 ODI World Cup final after which he was sidelined by the ankle injury for which he underwent surgery earlier this year. Photograph: BCCI Pacer Mohammed......

No Pretensions, All Heart: Neeraj Chopra's Honest Interview

'Saari throw fouls hi thi sir sirf doosri hi theek thi (All throws were foul, except the second one)' 'Now I need to motivate myself to speak in English, the way I motivate myself for competition'......

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X Celebrated India hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh on Monday announced that he will bid adieu to the game after the Paris Olympics, ending a career that......

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.' IMAGE: India Captain Shubman Gill celebrates his half-century during the......

Cricket Dads Shine

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Sharma/Instagram Father's Day was a celebration of love and laughter for Indian cricketers and their families. Rohit Sharma took to social media with a picture of......