A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Amid logjam in Parliament, Oppn MPs offer roses to BJP members

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday greeted their Bharatiya Janata Party counterparts in Parliament premises with the tricolour in one hand and a red rose in the other, as they urged the ruling......

Ignore 'middle-and low-rung' INDIA bloc leaders: Rahul to Cong MPs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told party's Lok Sabha MPs Tuesday not to react to comments of "middle-and low-rung" leaders of INDIA bloc parties and asserted that the Congress as the largest party......

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over 'Cong-Soros' link

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions amid uproarious scenes as members of treasury and opposition benches traded charges on the Soros and Adani issues.......

Consumer firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Consumer durables firms and fashion retailers expect double-digit growth in value terms in the ongoing festival season as consumers have stepped up purchases during this period. Photograph: PTI......

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Zuckerberg -- or Zuck, as he is known to nearly everyone of his acquaintance -- is......

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

The addition of new flights at airports will now be based on passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints, according to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Photograph: Sarah......

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.' IMAGE: Fawad Khan in Barzakh. Film-maker Asim......

10 Ways To Dress Up Like Katrina

Katrina Kaif has proved time and again that her fashion sense is all about class, comfort and elegance. As she turns 41 on July 16, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her steal-worthy wardrobe which......

Bolly Tips: Don't Wear These Shoes In The Rain!

Monsoon is coming! Time to slip into those colourful clogs, cutesy silicone bellies or rubber gumboots. But *remember* as romantic and refreshing rains are, it's that season of the year when......

Shanaya's Bold And Beautiful Look

It's been a busy Thursday, as film folk went about doing their jobs, not forgetting to add that touch of glamour. Shanaya Kapoor goes for gold as she showcases fashion at Myntra's Creator Fest......

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

IMAGE: Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister who was a medal hope in the women's 1,500 metres freestyle but had to withdraw from the event. Photograph:......

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

IMAGE: The 17-year-old made history in August last year when she became the youngest world archery champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditi Swami/Instagram Archer Aditi Swami's parents from......

'Situation not ideal': Rohit on alarming pollution level

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with daughter Samaira. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram The unease in his voice was palpable as India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the......

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar Patel ahead of WTC final IMAGE: To familiarise themselves with the Dukes ball, which is used in English conditions, the......

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

IMAGE: The four-hour long marathon at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso started from Lukung and ended at Maan village on Monday with no injury reported to any of the 75 participants. Photographs:......