When Venezuela's star stopped shining

In the '70s, when other Latin American nations were crumbling under ruinous debt, Venezuela remained economically solvent and politically stable.Not only was it a democracy in a continent plagued......

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world! The gorilla "Fatou" eats a birthday cake at the Berlin Zoo, Germany. Photograph: Axel Schmidt/Reuters   A snowboarder in a costume......

Hindu country, secular Constitution

Why not agree that, yes, India is a Hindu country though not all Indians are Hindus?And that for those who are not, our Constitution is sturdily secular and always will be, says Karti Sandilya. Is......

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California. Thousands of people turn up each year for this massive party, which is unforgettable. Rediff.com presents some of the......

Kraft plans India foray with confectionery

The Kraft-Cadbury combine is likely to herald its presence in India with confectionery products. The reasons are evident. For one, this February, when shareholders of British candy maker Cadbury......

Justin Bieber Has Facial Paralysis

IMAGE: Justin Bieber performs with Daniel Caesar at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California, April 15, 2022. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Coachella/Getty Images  ......

Robert Downey Jr, wife welcome baby girl

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here! Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan have welcomed their second......

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

Indian tennis stalwart Rohan Bopanna and his Australian teammate Matthew Ebden advanced to their third men's doubles semi-final this year, defeating Dutchman Sem Verbeek and Aussie John-Patrick......