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2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

Why go for a wedding insurance cover

Why go for a wedding insurance cover

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

You cannot put a price tag on peace of mind during an event as huge and nerve-wracking as this.

Tax demands increase TCS contingent liability by Rs 4K crore

Tax demands increase TCS contingent liability by Rs 4K crore

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The 21st AGM of the company is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on Friday.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the SuperCop takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: And the SuperCop takes the stand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Clusters of policemen and television journalists alertly anticipated the arrival of Mumbai's joint commissioner of police, who, it was confirmed by most people I asked, does not visit court often. No one could remember when they had last heard of Deven Bharti appearing as a witness in a murder trial.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni past his prime?

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni past his prime?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Stung by an improved New Zealand the other night, a wary India would like to quickly get their house in order when they square off with Kane Williamson's boys in the third ODI in Mohali on Sunday. While the six-run defeat in Delhi has given India plenty to ponder about, it has also renewed interest in the contest which had been dominated by the home team prior to Thursday, stretching from the one-sided Test series to the first ODI in Dharamsala. From the New Zealand point of view, a victory was all that they needed after a string of deflating defeats. As a result of their first win on Indian soil in 13 years, one can expect a certain spring in the stride of the visitors when they take the field at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

Meet the young 'uns who risked their lives for others

Meet the young 'uns who risked their lives for others

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Meet the proud recipients of the National Bravery Awards 2014.

'No elections please'

'No elections please'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

What India thinks of the political standoff in New Delhi.

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography.

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'For women, it's about, 'See idiot, this is what we go through.' For that, they will get their men.' 'When he comes, he will understand women's problems and say, "You are special" and she will get that 10 minutes ka bhaav. But it's very important.'

Sheena Bora Trial: The plot gets curiouser and curiouser...

Sheena Bora Trial: The plot gets curiouser and curiouser...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Why had the CBI decided to have Waghmare tell the court the tale surrounding this odd trip to Kolkata made for even odder reasons, close to a year-and-a-half after Sheena's murder? To show the kind of person Indrani was? And that the murder of her daughter was not a heat of the moment crime, given Indrani was capable of other odd, suspicious, premeditated acts like this?

Doctor. Writer. Musician. Hero.

Doctor. Writer. Musician. Hero.

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Dimple Bhatt graduated with a joint MD-PhD degree and will soon begin his residency in neurology and psychiatry. Which would be impressive even if you didn't know that Bhatt, who is wheelchair bound, has also sold a book, two screenplays, gained a position on the US Paralympic fencing team and recorded a music album!

There is no scope for non-state actors today in Pakistan: Kasuri

There is no scope for non-state actors today in Pakistan: Kasuri

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Amidst fracas over the launch of his book in Mumbai, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said that he is optimistic about peace between India and Pakistan and called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward Atal Bihari Vajpayee's work towards that end.

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Raja Sen lists the highlights from the 89th annual Academy Awards.

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Payal Taori, Mumbai University's MA topper this year, shares her journey.

Key accounting definitions

Key accounting definitions

Rediff.com14 May 2007

A guide to some key accounting words...

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

It's a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

'The Left's attitude is stupid'

'The Left's attitude is stupid'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

What Indians think of the political crisis in New Delhi.

'I feel sorry for Manmohan Singh'

'I feel sorry for Manmohan Singh'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

What Indians think of the political crisis in New Delhi.

'The UPA will survive the crisis'

'The UPA will survive the crisis'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

What Indians think of the political crisis in Delhi.

The myth about great ideas

The myth about great ideas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A new column that explores how and why ideas succeed or fail. This month: the power and perils of a great backstory.

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Shiva's fans will be disappointed as the film has nothing new to offer.

The success story of Sashi Chimala

The success story of Sashi Chimala

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

A serial entrepreneur speaks about his many successes in the US and India.

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'This is a long haul, god knows where it will end.' 'So it is best to conserve all the funds right now for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.'

Meet one of Mumbai's angels

Meet one of Mumbai's angels

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Shaeen Mistry gives thousands of poor, underprivileged children what many of us take for granted -- a decent education, skills to follow dreams, and an opportunity to shine in life.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Delhi HC sets aside government decision to cap condom prices

Delhi HC sets aside government decision to cap condom prices

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

In a relief to pharma majors, the Delhi high court today held as "illegal and unsustainable" the Centre's decision to put a ceiling on the price of condoms, including the luxury variety.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

There is a churning going on among Muslims, and Mehmood Madni should be credited for breaking the silence. He has initiated a debate on the options before Muslims to look beyond the Congress yoke and fear of the BJP, says Ehtasham Khan

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

How to control wedding costs

How to control wedding costs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'I have strong reasons to believe that Accused number 4 (A4) Pratim Mukerjea with the assistance of other persons, including Accused no 3 (A3) turned approver Shyamwar Pinturam Rai may have conspired and abducted my daughter Sheena in 2012 and made her untraceable and subsequently destroyed evidence.'

How Ajay Shriram built an empire

How Ajay Shriram built an empire

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

Partition: Lest We Forget

Partition: Lest We Forget

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

For Aanchal Malhotra, the stories of Partition were stories that needed to be told; they needed to be chronicled.