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The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in his latest book, argues that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made Prime Minister in 2012 instead of Manmohan Singh, who was then recovering from......

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......

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it is a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

With the rise of ultra-luxury housing in India comes ultra-customised marketing. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Developers selling high-end homes, priced above Rs 20 crore, are moving away......

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Photograph: Reuters Reliance......

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.''They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.' Kindly note the image has only......

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

What do you get when you roll out 81 supremely beautiful Mercedes-Benz gadis in one go? The tenth edition of the Mumbai Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally. Sooooo many classic Mercedes-Benz cars all......

Why Was Richa Upset With Bhansali?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Richa Chadha/Instagram Richa Chadha is basking in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar's success and expressed her gratitude by sharing a series of behind-the-scenes pictures.......

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes......

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'There is no caste or religion in this industry. There is only talent.' IMAGE: Lakshmi in Sweet Kaaram Coffee. When you call Lakshmi, her caller tune is Bhool Gaya Sab Kuch from Julie, in which......

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.''Politics has corrupted our minds.' Made on a shoestring budget, The Kerala Story has emerged a blockbuster. Ever since......

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.By the......

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Photographs: Kind courtesy Sharmila Nicollet/Instagram American athlete Kenny Bednarek has publicly acknowledged the significant role his girlfriend Sharmila Nicollet has played in his track and......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

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