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The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two......

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a......

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......

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet. IMAGE: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presents a memento to......

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

'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......

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

India’s real estate market is poised for growth across categories – residential, commercial, and rental. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or......

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

'She is relieved this one part is over.' IMAGE: Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hills in 2012. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters After more than eight......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

When Bollywood Went Nude

Baring their soul before the camera is a prerequisite for every actor. But going naked in front of it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, there are some who agree to bare it all or almost for......

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt is thrilled to feature on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list. Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia on her first......

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......

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

IMAGE: Travis Head fires back at Sunil Gavaskar's accusations. Photograph: BCCI A war of words has erupted with Travis Head firing back at Sunil Gavaskar's comments. Australia's star......

The Greatest Olympians!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Michael Phelps/Instagram Every four years, the world holds its breath, as the Olympics bring the world together. Athletes, trained to peak perfection, compete for......

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.''My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.''When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that......

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

IMAGE: Simona Halep had been the player in the spotlight coming into Miami accepting a wild card when her four-year suspension was cut to nine months. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY......

'Insufficient evidence' on abuse allegations against Zverev

IMAGE: Alexander Zverev has consistently denied all the allegations. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images The ATP will not take any action against former world number two Alexander Zverev......

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