The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'I couldn't have asked for a better retired life.''Of course, it would have been better if I made some profit out of farming!' IMAGE: P K Hormis Tharakan, former chief, RA&W. All photographs: Kind......

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......

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.' IMAGE: S Dhanuja Kumari while collecting garbage. All photographs: Kind courtesy Dhanuja Kumari   S Dhanuja Kumari's......

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

A controversy erupted after National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday posted a news article on a social media platform that suggested Engineer Rashid's win in the Baramulla Lok......

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its......

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability. The Ford Endeavour is one of the most......

Children's Day: 10 Movies Kids Must Watch

One of the best ways to celebrate Children's Day is by spending quality time with your kids and binge watch meaningful yet entertaining cinema pieces. Namrata Thakker lists 10 Hindi movies you can......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

'I'm Still Struggling'

'At 25, there are no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Kaushal/Instagram As his elder brother Vicky Kaushal flies in top gear towards......

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.   BrindaWhere to watch? SonyLIVLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) Trisha......

Why this Actor became a Sportscaster

IMAGE: Arpit Sharma hosted Sports Extraa during the Tokyo Olympics 2020 for Sony Sports. Photograph: Kind courtesy Arpit Sharma/Instagram   Arpit Sharma is now a familiar face on the Sony......