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Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

It also said that the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the alleged attack was a 'just response'.

Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancee?

Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancee?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Everything you didn't know about Sophie Hunter... right here!

US visa is non-tariff barrier for IT, says FM

US visa is non-tariff barrier for IT, says FM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Chidambaram expressed India's discomfort on the immigration issue

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The United States has hoped that the major diplomatic row over the arrest of the Indian Deputy Consul General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India. In a major diplomatic embarrassment to India, 39-year-old Devyani Khobragade, a 1999-batch IFS officer, was taken into custody on Thursday as she was dropping her daughter to school and handcuffed in public on visa fraud charges before being released on a USD 250,000 bond after pleading not guilty.

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'

No more excuses for Pak: India allows access to 26/11 witnesses

No more excuses for Pak: India allows access to 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

A judicial team from Pakistan is scheduled to visit India on September 4 to continue Islamabad's probe into the 26/11 terror strike.

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

It was his first victory ever against a player ranked in the top two and it avenged the semi-final loss at the Rio Olympics where Murray went on to win gold and Nishikori settled for bronze.

'Pakistan's actions are under government's watch'

'Pakistan's actions are under government's watch'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Sheela Bhatt, who is accompanying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his trips to Russia and China, speaks to a senior source in the government who says that New Delhi is keenly following the developments along the Line of Control.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Some have speculated that it has to do with Doklam and the 2019 elections.' 'That Modi asked Xi not to embarrass him by sending the Chinese army into Bhutan again, this time rolling over our resistance,' says Aakar Patel.

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'New Delhi feels that given the internal dynamics in Pakistan and the overwhelming powers wielded by the army, one will have to wait for better times to see any meaningful progress in the India-Pakistan relationship,' says Ambassador G Parthasarthy.

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'Sent off to interview him in the late 1970s I met him in a cafe in New Delhi's Regal Building called The Parlour. With impromptu send-ups of Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and the rich, gravelly tones of a well-known All India Radio Hindi newsreader called Devki Nandan Pandey, he soon had the whole restaurant listening in.'

The humble chaiwallah is forcing his way into exclusive clubs

The humble chaiwallah is forcing his way into exclusive clubs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

'Modi is a symbol of Asia Rising; and, for the first time in decades, a non-white has the potential to be the most compelling global leader.'

'The Censor Board is forcing people to rebel'

'The Censor Board is forcing people to rebel'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'We cannot be the country that created the Kamasutra and then we show flowers kiss and a child is born.'

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

India can help US keep an eye on Pakistan: Haley

India can help US keep an eye on Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Haley also said there was a plan for her to travel to India by the end of this year.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are some of the immediate reactions to the news:

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Implementation of civil nuclear cooperation and ways to expand cooperation in the fields of defence, security and economy will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Barack Obama in Washington next week.

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'My knowledge of Bollywood is limited'

'My knowledge of Bollywood is limited'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Lord Of The Rings star made his maiden visit to the country as a musician - performing in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi from September 3 to 9

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.

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

As India makes efforts to deepen its diplomatic and economic engagement with its neighbours, Nepal on Saturday said there is a "historic opportunity" in taking bilateral ties with India to the "next level" and that it must be seized by both the countries.

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com27 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Once mates, now inmates, Rajat Gupta, Raj Rajaratnam cross paths in same prison

Once mates, now inmates, Rajat Gupta, Raj Rajaratnam cross paths in same prison

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Gupta occasionally runs into his one time friend-turned foe Rajaratnam, also serving an 11-year prison term on insider trading charges in the same facility.

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The more I lived in India, the more I realised that America was my home too.'

'When I cast Shraddha, everyone abused me'

'When I cast Shraddha, everyone abused me'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'For a film like Haseena, which is made for Rs 11 crore, the publicity budget was Rs 8 crore. I think it's a waste because that could have gone into the film and I could have done something bigger and better.' Director Apoorva Lakhia looks back at his film Haseena Parker.

Will press Pakistan to act on terror groups within its border: US

Will press Pakistan to act on terror groups within its border: US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The United States has said it will continue to press Pakistan to take "additional steps" to deal with terror groups seeking refuge within its borders, hours after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sought American help to resolve bilateral issues between India and Pakistan.

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Nargis Fakhri, in a revealing interview.

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

When Subir Roy met Ruchira Gupta at The Telegraph 35 years ago she was not quite 20 and not a graduate. Today she is the indomitable founder of Apne Aap, which has touched the lives of over 21,000 women who were victims of sex trafficking.

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Ma is also exploring strategic play in one of the largest media houses in India.

Indians in US missions are GROSSLY underpaid

Indians in US missions are GROSSLY underpaid

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Indian employees of the United States embassy and consulates in India are being grossly underpaid in comparison to their American counterparts working in these missions, according to information made available to the government.

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Rediff.com26 May 2018

One of the key cases influencing the debate on abortion in Ireland was that of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died of sepsis in a hospital in Galway after being denied an abortion during a protracted miscarriage in 2012.

'Priyanka was intense'

'Priyanka was intense'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'