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'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.' 'If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.' 'I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.'

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Make in India: Amitabh's 'providential' escape from fire at cultural event

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is relieved that there were no casualties during the fire that broke out at the 'Make in India' week event, saying the incident happened just after his performance.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa - B-1 and B-2 - can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role. B-1 and B-2 visas are generally referred to as "B visas", and they are the most common types of visa issued for a wide range of uses in the United States. The B-1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B-2 visa is issued mainly travelling for tourism purposes.

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Post-poll violence that erupted in at least three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya left several people injured, while one person was found dead in a mysterious circumstance, officials said on Friday.

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Aarya 3 feels like a recycled version of the previous seasons, discovers Mayur Sanap.

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Storm over ban on women working night shifts

Storm over ban on women working night shifts

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Janata Dal (S)-BJP coalition government in Karnataka is under fire for banning women from working on the night shift.

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A lot happened over the weekend as Salman Khan graced the Bigg Boss stage and gave Shalin Bhanot a reality check for behaving rudely.

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Croatia finished ahead, on goals scored, of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to group winners England.

Jalsa Review

Jalsa Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah are powerhouse talents and are tailor-made for Jalsa's overwrought premise, notes Sukanya Verma.

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Sonam-Arjun

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Sonam-Arjun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Namrata Thakker brings you the highlights from the fun episode!

Never trust your enemy, even if ..., Army ex-chief Gen Malik tells forces

Never trust your enemy, even if ..., Army ex-chief Gen Malik tells forces

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

He said his biggest takeaway from the Kargil war is that the enemy cannot be trusted even if there is "political show" of friendship.

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

As we wait for dark Dimple and her brazen bahus to spit fire on the small screen, Sukanya Verma looks at the cruel, cool ways of the Hindi film saasu-maa from then to now.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

In match no. 3 of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) season, Gujarat Giants fell to their second straight loss as UP Warriorz opened their campaign with a win at the DY Patil Stadium.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Sunday continued to occupy the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, a day after they stormed into the premises and set on fire one of the buildings protesting over the nation's severe economic crisis even as the island nation is still in the dark about the embattled President's whereabouts.

Protesters claim to have found 17.85 mn rupees in Rajapaksa's house

Protesters claim to have found 17.85 mn rupees in Rajapaksa's house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

A video is being shared on social media showing the protesters counting the currency notes that were unearthed. The recovered money was said to be handed over to the security units, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

Rajapaksa to resign on July 13, announces Lankan parliament speaker

Rajapaksa to resign on July 13, announces Lankan parliament speaker

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would resign on Wednesday, Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced late on Saturday night, hours after thousands of protesters stormed the former's official residence, blaming his government for an unprecedented economic crisis that has brought the country to its knees.

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Mnangagwa, the country's former vice president, swore an oath of office to serve as interim president until a leader is elected at the polls next year.

Kartarpur event: Sidhu writes 2nd letter to MEA seeking nod to visit Pak

Kartarpur event: Sidhu writes 2nd letter to MEA seeking nod to visit Pak

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Sidhu said he had been invited by the Pakistan government for the opening ceremony of the corridor, which will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district in Punjab.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Rediff.com19 May 2022

AC Milan need only draw at Sassuolo on Sunday to take home the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 11 years

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's main Opposition parties on Sunday agreed to form an all-party interim government after the anticipated resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday, following unprecedented political turmoil that forced him and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to offer their resignations over the mishandling of the nation's crippling economic crisis.

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I request the embassy to evacuate me from here, provide me facilities like a wheelchair, help me with documentation'

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A wing of the building, located in Kurla, collapsed around midnight, officials said, adding that its another wing was also likely to crash and was vacated.

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.

IPL Opening Ceremony PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline, Bravo set the stage on fire!

IPL Opening Ceremony PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline, Bravo set the stage on fire!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A glamour-filled opening ceremony, featuring Bollywood personalities and all-girl English pop band TBC, performed for the Season 9 of the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Unemployed H-1B workers seek more time to stay in US

Unemployed H-1B workers seek more time to stay in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The current Federal rules require an H-1B visa holder to leave the US along with family members within 60 days of losing his job. The H-1B visa holders have started a petition campaign on the White House website to extend the timeline for their stay in the US to 180 days after they are being laid off.