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Shekhawat says he will contest if

Shekhawat says he will contest if

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Unfazed by BJP's rebuff, former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat today said he would definitely contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election if his health permitted.

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Rahul's comment on Adarsh is 'manufactured dissent': Jaitley

Rahul's comment on Adarsh is 'manufactured dissent': Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Dubbing Rahul Gandhi's utterances on the Adarsh issue as "contrived", Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday said his anger is not natural but "manufactured dissent" and queried why it had been "missing" when the 2G, Coal and Commonwealth scams had surfaced.

Eddie Murphy to star in next Batman movie

Eddie Murphy to star in next Batman movie

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Hollywood actors Eddie Murphy and Shia LaBeouf are the new faces in the upcoming movie of the Batman comic series.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

How real are the figures on black money abroad?

"How real are the figures on black money abroad?"

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Though there are different views on the Global Financial Integrity numbers that the BJP cites, getting the money back to India is not going to be an easy task

India taking US jobs away? Bah!

India taking US jobs away? Bah!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India Inc put up a full page ad in a Chicago newspaper as a counter offensive to statements of US Presidential candidates on outsourcing.

South Africa-Australia rivalry gets bigger

South Africa-Australia rivalry gets bigger

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Barely two months after hmiliating defeats in their own backyard at the hands of same opponents, Australia travelled to South Africa and won the Test series there.

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

Barack Obama, the new Ronald Reagan

Barack Obama, the new Ronald Reagan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

America needs to regain her faith and get back to work. It's a new beginning--just like it was in 1981

Anna to launch hunger strike on October 2 over OROP, land bill

Anna to launch hunger strike on October 2 over OROP, land bill

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The 78-year-old activist would be returning to the Ramlila maidan after a gap of over four years.

New York Governor involved in prostitution ring: R

New York Governor involved in prostitution ring: R

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, who was considered a crusader against corruption, has informed his most senior advisers that he had been involved in a prostitution ring, according to a report. Spitzer, who was huddled with his top aides inside his apartment early Monday afternoon, had hours earlier abruptly canceled his scheduled public events for the day, the New York Times reported Monday on its website, quoting an administration official.

Anna Hazare puts off proposed fast, gives govt time till Jan 30

Anna Hazare puts off proposed fast, gives govt time till Jan 30

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He said though there was a "ray of hope", certain issues he had flagged remained unresolved.

'Indians are yet to take advantage of RTI'

'Indians are yet to take advantage of RTI'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

The greatest obstacle is people's lack of awareness. Even though the RTI Act has been passed, Indians are yet to take full advantage of it. We are yet to contemplate RTI as our birthright. Indians either don't put forth their grievances or don't question inordinate delays, says Shailesh Gandhi, CIC

This Gandhi image is one of the most influential photos of all time

This Gandhi image is one of the most influential photos of all time

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The black and white photo of a bespectacled Gandhi taken by Margaret Bourke-White shows Gandhi sitting on a thin mattress on the floor, head bent down as he is reading the news while his spinning wheels sits in the foreground.

No point in pursuing the case: Scarlett's mother

No point in pursuing the case: Scarlett's mother

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Almost winding up her crusade against the flourishing drug trade in the coastal state, Fiona Mackeown, mother of slain British girl Scarlett Eden Keeling, has moved to an undisclosed destination in South Goa fearing for her life, allegedly from the drug mafia. "There is no point in continuing the fight if state police are not interested in cooperating. The men in uniform are busy leveling allegations against me rather than probing what I say," Fiona said.

Depp to be next Batman villain?

Depp to be next Batman villain?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Johnny Depp is being tipped to be the next Batman villain, taking on the role of The Riddler. Movie bosses are convinced that they will be able to get Depp to take on the role, especially after 'The Dark Knight' broke all records at the box office shortly after its release.

Punish Mourinho for outbursts, says Ferguson

Punish Mourinho for outbursts, says Ferguson

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

'He's going on and on. It's a rant every time now and that's disappointing,' said the Manchester United manager.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Al-Qaeda on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the brutal killings of Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his opposition to the Lokpal Bill even after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare supported it.

Love Guru: Moronic humour

Love Guru: Moronic humour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The film is flat, and it does no justice to its lead actor Mike Myers' reputation of a terrific entertainer.

She's the first Indian to win Miss Deaf Asia crown

She's the first Indian to win Miss Deaf Asia crown

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Nishtha Dudeja from Haryana won the title at the 18th edition of Miss and Mister Deaf World.

Assam: NGO launches campaign against ULFA

Assam: NGO launches campaign against ULFA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

"The ULFA has crossed all limits by killing innocent civilians in the state. It is time the people stand up together and voice their rejection of the group and its demand for a sovereign state," APW secretary Abhijit Sharma said.

Pass women's reservation bill during monsoon session: Rahul to PM

Pass women's reservation bill during monsoon session: Rahul to PM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'A woman helping a woman! I love it!'

'A woman helping a woman! I love it!'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Dr Nayna Patel is a ray of hope for infertile couples wanting their own child, and for poor women looking to improve their lives. Oprah featured the Gujarat doctor and her work on her show last month.

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Lancha Saamraajya has little substance, and stereotyped characters.

Indonesia arrests 3 on suspicion of links to Jakarta attack:

Indonesia arrests 3 on suspicion of links to Jakarta attack:

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indonesian police has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack in Jakarta on Thursday that killed seven people including five attackers.

Indian wins alternative Nobel

Indian wins alternative Nobel

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The founder of the awards Jakob von Uexkull sold a valuable stamp collection to fund the awards.\n\n

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Togadia released

Togadia released

Rediff.com22 Apr 2003

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India respects the Supreme Court's verdict on sweeping reforms in the cricket body and it will work towards implementing the recommendations made by the Lodha panel, senior BCCI functionary and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Monday.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old stars in Global Cool, with actress Sienna Miller.

Gambhir impresses in practice game

Gambhir impresses in practice game

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The Delhi left-hander scored a fluent 79 as the Indians posted 270 for 6 on the opening day of the two-day match against Kwazulu Natal XI.

George Clooney fights for Sudan

George Clooney fights for Sudan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The actor is trying hard to push awareness about the ongoing violence in Sudan's Darfur region.

Vishnu Sene review

Vishnu Sene review

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The court said that the existing regulations were not sufficient to regulate the NGOs across the country.