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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last until the next season, feels Divya Nair.

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

In an election where every seat will matter, micro-strategising is going to be the order of the day. And in such a situation, party infighting - in all parties --could lead to unpredictable results.

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.

Israelis killed at Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

Israelis killed at Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Israeli Olympic team members killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics were remembered during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday with a moment of silence, the first time in 49 years this has happened.

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, dentist Dr Mudasir Gul's widow, carrying her 18-month-old child in her arms, wept and angrily demanded evidence that her husband -- who was slain during a firefight between security forces and terrorists in Hyderpora, Srinagar, on Monday evening -- was an over the ground worker.

Bilkis Bano, Narendra Modi stadium appear in Cong's Guj manifesto

Bilkis Bano, Narendra Modi stadium appear in Cong's Guj manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

In the manifesto released on Saturday, the Congress also promised unemployment allowance of Rs 3,000 per month, Rs 2,000 pension to divyangs, widows, senior citizens and needy women, and waiver of loans of up to Rs 3 lakh of all fishermen, among other things.

#Mom&Me: 'My Amma is my strength and motivation'

#Mom&Me: 'My Amma is my strength and motivation'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Dhiraj Shetty from Hyderabad tells us why his mother is special.

Sushmita vs Raveena Who Will Win?

Sushmita vs Raveena Who Will Win?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'The two hot glam-queens of the 1990s, now the yummy mummys of Bollywood, are pitched in a battle to the finish.'

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Convict Perarivalan Out Of Jail After 31 Years

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Convict Perarivalan Out Of Jail After 31 Years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A G Perarivalan with his mother Arputham Ammal and others at a tea stall in Vellore, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, before heading home following his release on bail from the Puzhal jail after more than 30 years.

EC asks Uddhav to respond on symbol dispute by Saturday

EC asks Uddhav to respond on symbol dispute by Saturday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Andheri East bypoll is the first after Shinde and the BJP unseated the MVA government in June.

Gotabaya's home minister appointed as new PM of Sri Lanka

Gotabaya's home minister appointed as new PM of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

This is the first appointment made by President Wickremesinghe on his first day in office.

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A video showing author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy bowing before the leader of a right wing outfit in Maharashtra has gone viral, evoking sharp reactions.

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has written to the Union ministry of home affairs on renaming the recently redeveloped Habibganj station after Rani Kamlapati, the 18th century Gond queen of the region.

Surrogate child must be related to intending couple, says Centre in SC

Surrogate child must be related to intending couple, says Centre in SC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Centre has clarified in the Supreme Court that the surrogacy law says a surrogate mother may not be genetically related to the child born through the process.

SC asks IAF to grant permanent commission to 32 women ex-officers

SC asks IAF to grant permanent commission to 32 women ex-officers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Indian Air Force to consider granting permanent commission (PC) to 32 retired women short service commission (SSC) officers based on their suitability for the purpose of giving them pensionary benefits.

Roy leads Kerala farmer widows

Roy leads Kerala farmer widows

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Author Arundhati Roy leads protest march in support of Kerala farmer widows

Court puts off order on Teesta, Sreekumar bail pleas to July 28

Court puts off order on Teesta, Sreekumar bail pleas to July 28

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday deferred till Thursday its order on the bail pleas of activist Teesta Setalvad and former DGP RB Sreekumar in a case of fabricating evidence to frame innocent persons in connection with the 2002 Gujarat communal riots.

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'He is exposing the failings of the BJP, which is rankling the party.'

Daughters to get preference in inheriting intestate Hindu's property: SC

Daughters to get preference in inheriting intestate Hindu's property: SC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'If a property of a male Hindu dying intestate (without a will) is a self-acquired property or obtained in the partition of a coparcenary or a family property, the same would devolve by inheritance and not by survivorship, and a daughter of such a male Hindu would be entitled to inherit such property in preference to other collaterals (such as sons/daughters of brothers of deceased father),' a bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari said.

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or stamped inside the US. After that, for the renewal of these visas, in particular, those on H-1B, the foreign tech workers have to go out of the country, mostly to their own country to get the H-1B extension stamped on their passport.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The man involved in the kidnapping and killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As a disembodied female voice gives a stark recitation of her husband's heroic act of bravery, Archana's face does not register any emotion, it is almost blank in its stoicism. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's new, must-read, book, Fateh.

Delhi HC issues notice to husband in talaq-e-hasan case filed by wife

Delhi HC issues notice to husband in talaq-e-hasan case filed by wife

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 18.

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The state cannot discriminate against an individual on the basis of sexual characteristic over which the person has no control, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday, asserting the Centre has no data to back up its claim that the concept of same-sex marriage is 'elitist' or 'urban'.

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJD's candidate selection was based on several permutation and combination, a party leader said adding that apart from being a green horn and a woman, Barsha will get sympathy vote.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. Thai Massage Review

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Blockbusters, Oscar winners, fairy tales, indies and cute doggies, Sukanya Verma assures it's all there on OTT this week.

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's judoka Tulika Maan gave her all but came up short against Scotland's Sarah Adlington in the final to settle for a silver medal in the women's 78kg category in the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

During the winter, Badrinath's 45 kg of gold and 35 kg of silver is kept at the Narsingh temple in Joshimath, located about half a kilometre from the houses which have developed cracks because of the subsidence.

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Among Hindi cinema's leading men of the last century, Sunil Dutt, who passed away 16 years ago on May 25, did not hesitate in doing women-oriented films which addressed the issues of their upliftment, empowerment and equality.

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The wife of an Oxford University professor found dead in Indian-origin colleague Devinder Sivia's house in Oxfordshire defended him, saying the death was 'not murder' and it must have been a 'tragic accident'.

Timeline: The road to Perarivalan's release

Timeline: The road to Perarivalan's release

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution.

Saira Banu: 'I am not doing well'

Saira Banu: 'I am not doing well'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The star is yet to recover from the demise of the man she loved for 55 years, the legendary Dilip Kumar.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court in Kyiv on Monday, May 23, 2022, for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's February 24 invasion.

Indian widow lodged in Pak jail

Indian widow lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The BSF DIG said the matter would be discussed during talk with the Pakistan Rangers on February 14, The Mandi SP said.

Which film were SRK, Juhi shooting for?

Which film were SRK, Juhi shooting for?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Priyanka takes a nap... Elli dances...