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......

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.' IMAGE: 'In a coordinated sea & air operation @IndiaCoastGuard today made history by apprehending a #Myanmarese fishing boat,......

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......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

As RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra will have to give the highest priority to the interest of the economy while deciding on the growth-inflation trade off at Mint Street. IMAGE: The Appointments......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide market sentiments this week, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrrat Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt Bharuccha reflects, '2024 gave me some of my......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

'Can't Imagine Pather Panchali Without Durga'

'After Pather Panchali, she became a housewife. She hated the spotlight. That was so strange and yet so admirable.' IMAGE: Uma Dasgupta plays Durga in Pather Panchali. When Uma Dasgupta, Satyajit......

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.''That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount......

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar / X Sachin Tendulkar extended heartfelt birthday wishes to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, who celebrated a landmark 75th birthday, with an emotional post......

Young shuttlers Ruthvika-Rohan dream big

The duo is aiming for top-30 ranking and continued success in bigger tournaments. IMAGE: Ruthvika Shivani Gadde. Photograph: Kind courtesy Odisha Sports/X Injuries curtailed Ruthvika Shivani......

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

'You have to be a complete player, not only on one surface but on also the other two' IMAGE: Jannik Sinner, who has won 37 of his last 38 matches on hardcourts, said he would dedicate his time and......

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

IMAGE: Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon and Japan's Nozomi Okuhara share a smile, showing their camaraderie following their first round match at the India Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Photograph:......

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli hit 123 in the 1st innings of the Perth Test during the 2018-2019 tour. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images from the Rediff.com Archives   Sunil Gavaskar has sounded......