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VOTE: Are condom ads aired in India indecent?

VOTE: Are condom ads aired in India indecent?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Nothing much has changed since the first Kamasutra condom commercial aired in 1991.

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.

M&M sells Rs 500-cr worth 50-yr bonds

M&M sells Rs 500-cr worth 50-yr bonds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

This make it the first domestic firm to sell such a long-tenure rupee debt instrument.

Salman Khan's BIGGEST Eid hits

Salman Khan's BIGGEST Eid hits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Six years. Six Eid releases. Six blockbusters.

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

As India broke a long-standing World Cup jinx against South Africa in Melbourne, appreciation and congratulatory messages poured in from the cricket fraternity which hailed the team's "terrific" all-round performance in front of a packed MCG.

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Putting to rest speculation about Michael Clarke's dipping popularity within the national cricket team, coach Darren Lehmann said that Australian captain occupies the second-most important position after the Prime Minister and everyone wants him to be fit and raring to go.

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Getting a song in Bollywood isn't easy.' 'I don't charge for Bollywood songs.' 'Your song may release today, but it can be possible that you may not get another song for a year.'

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The software had, perhaps unknown to Dr Tripathi, tracked the changes he had made. The 'morph track' feature of the software provided a trail of what had been done and also indicated that the doctor had, it seemed, opted to morph Sheena's face with the provided skull, much in the same manner that Fantamorph can turn a woman into a cheetah.

You'll fall in love with Jackie Shroff... yet again!

You'll fall in love with Jackie Shroff... yet again!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'I lived in a chawl for 33 years, aur potty ke liye line lagaya, holding a dabba in my hand (I would queue up to go to the loo, with a bucket in my hand). Even after I became a hero, I had to stand in line. It has become so ingrained in my bones that it cannot come out easily.'

'Immature', 'dramebaazi': BJP pounces on Rahul's hug

'Immature', 'dramebaazi': BJP pounces on Rahul's hug

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'They call us Punjabis as nashedi (drug addicts). So I also asked him with a smile, 'aaj aap kaunsa kar ke aaye hain (what did you take today). He failed to realise my gesture but only saw me smiling,' Akali leader and Union minister Harsimrat Kaur said.

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

For existing investors, it may be prudent to redeem their current investments in gilt or dynamic schemes and invest it in short-term funds, if the exit load is not very high, advises Malhar Majumder.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

Like the latest poster of Sachin?

Like the latest poster of Sachin?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

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

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

Tendulkar leads Twitter praise for Kohli's 'special' knock

Tendulkar leads Twitter praise for Kohli's 'special' knock

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

"There are players who are in form and there is @imVkohli who wins you games again and again! Hats off you beauty."

Economic Survey calls rating agencies' bluff

Economic Survey calls rating agencies' bluff

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

S&P in November ruled out an upgrade in the country's rating for some considerable period, citing India's low per capita GDP and relatively high fiscal deficit.

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party is looking at taking a plunge into the political cesspool of Uttar Pradesh, where state assembly elections are to be held in 2017.

Review: Besharam music is fun and peppy

Review: Besharam music is fun and peppy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Though the soundtrack of Besharam doesn't quite match expectations, it is still fun and peppy and keeps you engaged.

Saluting Kader Khan

Saluting Kader Khan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Kader Khan could be horribly intimidating, impossibly silly, achingly human and, sometimes, all at once.' 'I was drawn to his magic and magnetism even when I didn't know he was behind it,' recalls Sukanya Verma.

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Take the fun poll!

Baahubali audio launch postponed

Baahubali audio launch postponed

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema!

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Recent tribunal rulings open prospects of large haircuts and barriers to auctioning of personal guarantees, among other issues

CAG criticises army for 'unauthorised' utilisation of choppers

CAG criticises army for 'unauthorised' utilisation of choppers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has criticised the army for "unauthorised" utilisation of helicopters of the aviation corps including sorties undertaken on Saturday, Sunday and holidays which cost the exchequer nearly Rs three crore extra as unauthorised expenditure.

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'The incidents that used to happen in our time, have they stopped now?' 'Can you imagine they made an acid attack victim consume acid? And when did this happen?' 'When the CM was inspecting the thana...' 'History tells us that a party does not remain in power permanently.' 'Finally, they will have to deliver.'

This is no Doklam!

This is no Doklam!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

What I found at the Bumla Pass Indo-China border.

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Moody's has a 'Baa3' rating for India, with a positive outlook.

Sheena Bora Trial: Will the real Mekhail Bora please stand up?

Sheena Bora Trial: Will the real Mekhail Bora please stand up?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'Who is the right Mekhail? Mekhail I or Mekhail II?'

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Mr Shankar is equivalent to James Cameron given steroids!' 'Trust me, in this Rs 510 crore, Hollywood cannot make what we have produced here.'

Review: Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a winner all the way!

Review: Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a winner all the way!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'With its fine zingers and feisty acknowledgement, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan does more for sex, both noun and verb, than any Hindi film can claim to in a long, long time,' notes Sukanya Verma.

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'May be, after another two years when I establish myself, I will play for India again. The main goal is to at least play 10 years in NBA league'

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The industry status will help the sector access bank lending at average interest rates

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'You don't want to admit that it is your wife in the video because she said you were arrested on Wednesday (August 19; Shyamvar Rai states he was arrested on August 21, a Friday).'

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The singer keeps Mumbai on its toes till 2 am!

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'The honest truth is, after Tiger Zinda Hai released, the next time I was in contact with Salman again was on the sets of Bharat.'

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Read this before you invest in non-convertible debentures!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

For the wealthy, post-tax returns of debt funds would work out better

Centre backs Delhi LG, says not mandatory to consult CM on services

Centre backs Delhi LG, says not mandatory to consult CM on services

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Amid the escalating Lieutenant Governor-Chief Minister feud, the Centre on Friday backed Delhi LG Najeeb Jung making it clear that it was not mandatory for him to consult Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on matters like appointment of bureaucrats.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!