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Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions......

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

'It's little things like these -- sharing medicines, consoling each other after a mulaqat (meeting) or a tearful phone conversation with your loved ones or when we would return, dejected, when our......

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel. IMAGE: The Incomparable......

Meet the pianist for elephants

Paul Barton, a British musician, from Yorkshire, plays classical music to old, overworked and sometimes disabled elephants. All photographs: Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters Near the Thailand-Myanmar......

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them everywhere -- in politics, in research, in the movies, even on YouTube, says......

Indian businessman defrauds US musician of $20mn

An Indian businessman in New York has been charged with duping a renowned musician of $20 million over a period of six years by fabricating stories that the music composer was under threat from......

How Warren Buffett made his billions. 7 tips

Warren Buffet is known as the investor with 'the Midas Touch'. Buffet is the most successful investor alive -- the only member among the Forbes' list of the world's richest people to have......

Wacky insurance covers: Body parts

What kind of insurance covers have you heard of? Let's see -- medical, life, property, auto. What about body parts? Yes! Even parts are being insured by insurance companies. Think about this. If......

An Indian banker with a difference

Exactly a decade ago, in September 1996, on the eve of his retirement asReserve Bank of Indiadeputy governor, Savak Soharab Tarapore was asked by a colleague how he'd like to evaluate his innings......

Coldplay Arrives In Mumbai

Just two days until the Coldplay concert in Mumbai, and they have arrived in the city! Frontman Chris Martin was seen exiting the airport.He posed for the shutterbugs and greeted them with a......

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

'My simple prayer is that...' IMAGE: Mohanlal. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Mohanlal's long-awaited directorial debut Barroz finally has a release date. The film, which was announced......

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Lucky BaskharWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) In this......

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week. Tyler Perry's Beauty in BlackWhere to watch?......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Photograph: Kind courtesy Neeraj Chopra/Instagram Olympic and World champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels that he has not reached his peak yet and revealed the throw eight years back......

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

Harriete Thomson crosses the finish line amidst cheers as she completes the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego on Sunday. Photograph: All India Radio/Twitter A 92-year-old cancer survivor rocked......

Korea's past and future showcased at glitzy Asian Games opening

PSY performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games at Incheon Asiad Stadium. Photograph: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Pop sensation Psy brought the house down 'Gangnam Style' as......

PHOTOS: Famous faces at Flushing Meadows

The US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, always has singers, actors, former tennis champions and other celebrities come to watch the action. Rediff.com gives you a peek at those famous faces......

Profile - Adrian Sutil

Adrian Sutil -- Driver, Force India Formula One team Date of birth:January 11, 1983Born:Graefeling, GermanyWeight:75kgHeight:1.83mMartial Status:Single Until the age of 14,Sutil was a very......

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