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They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Is Ukraine's Verniaiev 'perfect' heir to Uchimura's throne

Is Ukraine's Verniaiev 'perfect' heir to Uchimura's throne

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Ukranian Oleg Verniaiev nearly dethroned the man he calls "the king of gymnastics" on Wednesday, coming within a razor's edge of denying Japan's Kohei Uchimura a second straight Olympic gold medal in men's all around gymnastics.

Captain Cook defends England's defensive tactics

Captain Cook defends England's defensive tactics

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

England's defensive batting approach against India was a conscious decision to save the second Test on a wearing track, the touring side's captain Alastair Cook said after the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the series in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

How far will you travel for music?

How far will you travel for music?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

A new found love for world music is compelling enough to make individuals travel.

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

Siddaramaiah caught napping thrice on the same day

Siddaramaiah caught napping thrice on the same day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to be working so hard that his apparent lack of sleep appears to be catching up with him at the worst possible moments: right in front of the cameras.

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

So what if your bank has imposed/will impose a transaction fee of Rs 20 for using ATMs after your fifth visit in a month? You can still remain within your free transaction limits and avoid being charged at all. Wondering how it is to be done? Read on.

Why EPF withdrawal rules must be tightened

Why EPF withdrawal rules must be tightened

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Generally, most Indians are under-prepared for their post-retirement life. Many middle class private sector employees end up consuming their PF accumulations for variety of other reasons like marriage of their children, medical treatment or purchase of house, etc., says Anil Chopra- Group CEO & Director- Bajaj Capital

Why my Ganpati is about giving!

Why my Ganpati is about giving!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Eighteen-year-old Dhruv Chincholikar and his family have a wonderful way of celebrating Ganeshotsav.

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.

Duleep Trophy: Mayank, Gambhir hammer Green bowlers

Duleep Trophy: Mayank, Gambhir hammer Green bowlers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Opener Mayank Agarwal continued his rich vein of form with a cracking 161 as India Blue batsmen were engaged in a run-feast scoring 336 for 3 against Green on the first day of the virtual "semi-final' clash of the Duleep Trophy, in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Nandi had defeated, by a margin of more than 14,000 votes, Keshri Nath Tripathi who was a five-time MLA, and had served thrice as the Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker and was the BJP's state unit president at that time.

'I had hit my lowest just before Baby Doll came out'

'I had hit my lowest just before Baby Doll came out'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'After being a housewife for 13 years and a mother of three, I was put on stage with Shah Rukh Khan! I was trembling on stage and did not know what to do. From singing bhajans with Anup Jalota, I was doing hip-hop and item songs!' Baby Doll singer Kanika Kapoor tells us her inspirational story.

Here a binge, there a detox

Here a binge, there a detox

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

When Kishore Singh found himself fielding dieting fads and hints...

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'How can you blame poor Kabir Khan for the Tubelight fiasco?' 'We know that his Job Description expects him to work below full capacity, to sell his soul, and we know his SOP-sheet has the title: Design the next Salman Khan Project.' Sreehari Nair sees through Kabir Khan's cunning.

I am never satisfied with how I perform: Mary Kom

I am never satisfied with how I perform: Mary Kom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Mary Kom is just a couple of months shy of turning 36 but said she isn't going to slow down either at home or inside the ring.

15-km road show, selfies and chai: Rahul sounds poll bugle in MP

15-km road show, selfies and chai: Rahul sounds poll bugle in MP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The road show was the virtual launch of the Congress campaign for the assembly polls slated later this year, in which his party has the tough task of dislodging the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been ruling the state for the last 15 years.

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.' Lata Mangeshkar looks back at her life.

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi 8?

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi 8?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'My mother was a stuntwoman, so she is not scared. My wife gets scared, as she was a banker.' Khatron Ke Khiladi host Rohit Shetty takes us through the upcoming eighth season.

Must try recipes: A Royal Rajasthani feast!

Must try recipes: A Royal Rajasthani feast!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Recipes by Chef M A Sayyad at the Ranbanka Palace.

Land Rover Discovery packs in superlative driveability

Land Rover Discovery packs in superlative driveability

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The all-new Land Rover is not just a capable car on different terrains, but also makes for an exceptionally comfortable ride experience, says P Tharyan

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Tiger Zinda Hai returns to the same moronic space where it's all about slow-motion Salman, his checkered scarf, his fleeting shirtless-ness, his unrealistically beefed up body and a taken-for-granted indestructibility, says Sukanya Verma.

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Now, we have with us the Renault Captur which under the skin is a Duster but the company claims that the former is a more premium offering. So, is it? Time to find out.

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Wonder Woman and its star Gal Gadot win big at the awards night.

'Don't make comparisons, enjoy Pinga for what it is'

'Don't make comparisons, enjoy Pinga for what it is'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'I find Katrina and Deepika very graceful. Sonakshi dances well too. I was surprised to see Alia dancing so well on one of the live shows. Shraddha did a good job in ABCD 2.' Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit submits her report card.

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over during that 2008 U-19 World Cup final against South Africa in Kuala Lumpur where Virat Kohli was leading the side.

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

Smashing fun at the world's largest beer party

Smashing fun at the world's largest beer party

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, came to end on October 3.

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pierre Paganini may be the most important reason Roger has the best record in men's tennis in the past 12 months.

Labour of love: The artists behind the Ganesha idols

Labour of love: The artists behind the Ganesha idols

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Meet the people who labor into the night to create idols of the God of Auspicious Beginnings.

ABCD 2 review: All dance, not enough soul!

ABCD 2 review: All dance, not enough soul!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

ABCD 2 feels a bit of stretch at 154 minutes.

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The zesty one-liners, for starters.

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'If Rahul wants to pick up the sacred thread where his 'daadi' left it, especially when the BJP, which reduced his party to 44 in 2014, claims monopoly over Hinduism, it's smart politics.' 'Why cede your Gods to your rival?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

'Abhinandan is a typically aggressive fighter pilot'

'Abhinandan is a typically aggressive fighter pilot'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Wing Commander Abhinandan would not have even worried if he was going to cross the LoC or not because he was not going to let go of a shot.'

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Rahul kicks off 2-day UP visit amid BJP protests; attacks Modi govt

Rahul kicks off 2-day UP visit amid BJP protests; attacks Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The Congress president offered prayers at the Churva Hanuman Mandir on the Lucknow-Rae Bareli road hours after landing in the state capital where enthusiastic party workers greeted him with garlands.

Srinivasan gets men of choice in BCCI; Biswal named IPL chief

Srinivasan gets men of choice in BCCI; Biswal named IPL chief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The long-serving team manager Biswal was appointed chairman of the IPL in the Cricket Board's AGM in Chennai on Sunday.

The crushing loneliness of holiday seasons

The crushing loneliness of holiday seasons

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Worn down by the prospect of filling up a month-long holiday season with forced cheer and parties, Ashish Sharma stumbled upon a self-harm site. There he found community and comfort.

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

This Republic Day Celebrate the day with a bang and let the world know how much we love our homeland. Here are 4 ways to show your patriotism this Republic Day with a funky twist.