Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word......
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......
What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? IMAGE: Safeena Husain, founder NGO, Educate Girls. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera for Rediff.com Your mission in life is chosen. It's......
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched a racially insensitive attack against Kamala Harris by questioning whether she is "Indian or Black", drawing a sharp reaction from his......
'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.' IMAGE: Bilkis Bano at a press......
'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".' IMAGE: A scene from Khwaabon Ka Jhamela. Modern love and sex are......
'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......
'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.' IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with their daughter Raha. Photograph: Kind courtesy......
What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya? Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra shares a throwback behind-the-scenes picture from the sets of the......
'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.''Samantha is very agile.''I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan on the sets of......
''Shami has been India's best bowler for a while.''He may not get the amount of wickets Jasprit Bumrah gets, but he's the full package and is more consistent than the rest.' IMAGE: After a......
If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh IMAGE: While D Gukesh has been in fine touch, Ding Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious......
'I am really grateful for this day, I don't think I will ever forget this day.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar celebrates after picking up seven wickets in New Zealand's first innings on Day 1 of the......
Brisbane Roar to 5-1 win over Dempo FC in their opener at the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy on Saturday. IMAGE: Brisbane Roar players celebrate the opening goal against Dempo FC in their......
IMAGE: France's Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in the men's surfing event at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Photograph: Ed Sloane/Reuters Tahitian Kauli......