When Shashi Tharoor was hugged by...

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared an "extraordinary experience" at his home when a monkey ran towards him, hugged him and after being treated to a couple of bananas, rest his head on the Congress......

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

'What would it be like if one had the power to transcend the universe like the characters in the Marvel comics and movies do?''Could I rewind my life and go back in time to do things differently?'......

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected 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......

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between......

Sitharaman's big plans for Vishnupad, Mahabodhi corridors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that comprehensive development of Vishnupad Temple corridor at Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar will be supported by......

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Operating margins put the pedal to the metal on corporate earnings, fuelled by sector-wide Ebitda margin gains, driving net profits to victory in five straight quarters. Krishna Kant and Ram Prasad......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

What's Vaani Doing?

How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black... Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Here[s Vaani Kapoor 'collecting serotonin' (go ahead, look it......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

ISL: Late heroics help Blasters down Mohammedan SC

IMAGE: Action from the Kerala Blasters vs Mohammedan SC match in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Super League Kerala Blasters FC secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Mohammedan SC in......

Laxman praises Rohit for owning his mistake

IMAGE: It was my misjudgement of the pitch, Rohit Sharma said on Thursday after India were all out for 46 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Photograph: BCCI Former India......

Batters outdone by 'solid bounce' of Chennai pitch: Ashwin

IMAGE: R Ashwin in action for India. Photograph: Ben Foakes / Reuters Ravichandran Ashwin continued his absolute dominance over batters during the first Test against Bangladesh, returning with a......

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Late Mbappe double gives Real Madrid nervy win against Betis IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Betis on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters......

Test format is 'bedrock of cricket': Jay Shah

Photograph: BCCI / X Newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Tuesday said he will look to ensure that Test cricket forms the "bedrock" of the game in his tenure during which he will also try to......