'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'Shyam G Menon discovers resilience and a determination to adhere to Covid protocols on a recent visit......

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

'These are people who are anxious to die.''We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.' IMAGE: Above: The bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam terrorist Sivarasan, the......

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.'Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul. The contest was between a sitting MP who......

Cong rebellion: Leadership says it won't give in to pressure tactics

Congress party leaders have admitted that the situation in Assam is far more serious in comparison to Maharashtra with the exit of Himanta Biswa Sarma. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal ......

Mr PM, you lost the war, the battle and me

'You may show at the end of December how much money has come into the system, but none would be the wiser because most of see only what we want to see and believe.' 'Some of us will see through it......

New airports to be passenger-friendly

The two new green-field airports at Hyderabad and Bangalore promise passengers better entertainment and pleasure facilities than Indian airports have so far managed. If and when they do get there,......

How fresh is Reliance Fresh?

Everything is a deal-breaker at Reliance Fresh, says Archana Jahagirdar. Organised retail was supposed to make life easier and better for the consumer. But just a few years since the creation of......

More TV channels coming your way

Rajat Sharma knows it will be a tough battle to be first with the news. India TV, the channel recently launched by the celebrity anchor turned broadcasting czar, is fighting for its scoops with......

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.''C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.''I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"''He replied, "How......

Lessons from Bollywood: How To Live Like A Star

Step into the lives of the rich and the famous! Bollywood stars live a charmed life. When not slogging their butts off, they pretty much roll in the lap of luxury. Sukanya Verma tells you......

It's destination Gujarat for celebs this Navratri

From superstar Priyanka Chopra to item girl Sambhavna Seth, celebrities are making the best out of the Navratri season in Ahmedabad, be it extolling their Gujarati fans to watch their next film......

Why I love and hate Dil Se..

Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster...All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week. Monday When not......

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

IMAGE: Celine Naef defeated Venus Williams as the seven-times Grand Slam champ returned to competition after an injury layoff. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Venus Williams' return to action......

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal against RC Lens during their Ligue 1 match at Parc des......

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

IMAGE: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reached the milestone with a lay-up in the second quarter against the Washington Wizards. He acknowledged the crowd who gave him a standing ovation......

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

IMAGE: Team India celebrates at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images An epic Test win after an all-time low was the only silver lining in a year when......

Australia's Boxing Day Test against India in doubt?

Paine fears Boxing Day Test against India could be shifted out of MCG IMAGE: Covers laid on the pitch at the MCG. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Australia Test captain Tim Paine fears......