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India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics where Jammu and Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time.

Bhai Dooj, BJP Style

Bhai Dooj, BJP Style

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrate Bhai Dooj in New Delhi, November 6, 2021.

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.

SP leader's wife, mother killed in Lucknow building collapse

SP leader's wife, mother killed in Lucknow building collapse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A coordinated multi-agency search operation is underway to locate the two, even as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered setting up a three-member committee to probe the incident and submit a report in a week.

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.

Most UP 'bahubalis' lose their political muscle

Most UP 'bahubalis' lose their political muscle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

While a few 'bahubalis' managed wins in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a majority of them were rejected by the voters. According to the results, many alleged dons-turned-politicians failed to make it to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

Shreyas Iyer slams century on Test debut

Shreyas Iyer slams century on Test debut

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Iyer is the 16th Indian batter to score a century on Test debut.

Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi owns assets worth over Rs 2.23 crore, mostly as bank deposits, but has no immovable properties as he has donated his share in a piece of land in Gandhinagar, according to his latest disclosure about assets.

Daddy and me: 'Happy Father's Day, Abba!'

Daddy and me: 'Happy Father's Day, Abba!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Readers share memorable pictures of their dads. Share yours too!

JMM to field its own candidate for RS polls, Soren to meet Sonia

JMM to field its own candidate for RS polls, Soren to meet Sonia

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Saturday decided to field its candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, a party leader said.

Happy Birthday, Jeh Baba!

Happy Birthday, Jeh Baba!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Little Jeh turns one on February 21, and his proud mama can't contain her excitement!

Qaeda-inspired terrorists convicted of Mysuru blast

Qaeda-inspired terrorists convicted of Mysuru blast

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

An NIA court in Bengaluru on Friday convicted three people, who had pledged their allegiance to proscribed terrorist organisation al-Qaeda, for their involvement in the bomb blast in a Mysuru court in 2016, an official said.

Links of 11 held in Assam with Bangla terror outfit confirmed: Police

Links of 11 held in Assam with Bangla terror outfit confirmed: Police

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The police are maintaining surveillance on private madrasas across Assam for any "suspicious activities" and necessary action will be taken if there are any inputs in this regard, he said.

Review: Well Done Abba is engaging

Review: Well Done Abba is engaging

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

This is a film for hardcore Boman Irani and Shyam Benegal fans.

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Let us get high on Pathaan and his simple-minded antics, sure, but let us also take a moment to think about Jim who, with that one cunning piece of dialogue, goes on to boldly state that patriotism is a many-hued thing, observes Sreehari Nair.

Sohail Abbas clips Kiwi wings

Sohail Abbas clips Kiwi wings

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Pakistan's Sohail Abbas converted two penalty corners to clear past the Kiwis 3-1 in the Champions Trophy match.

1st Test: Windies bowl out Pakistan for 217

1st Test: Windies bowl out Pakistan for 217

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

But the hosts lost Kieran Powell and Nkrumah Bonner to successive balls from Mohammad Abbas in only the third over of their reply and were 2-2 when bad light brought play to a premature close.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Bengal polls: Cong, ISF break ice over seat-sharing; talks still underway

Bengal polls: Cong, ISF break ice over seat-sharing; talks still underway

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Newly floated Indian Secular Front had initially demanded 15 seats from the Congress, but the party had agreed to give only five to it.

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This Father Day, tell your dad what he means to you. Write him a letter or a poem. Send in a drawing if you like. Sing a song for him and send us the video.

UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The state government will bring a law for population control 'at the right time,' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday.

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

After 2020 and 2021 saw movies either been made for the OTT channels or releasing straight in the digital medium, 2022 too saw films arriving directly on OTT screens.

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

As Laal Singh Chaddha, the official remake of Forrest Gump, awaits release, we look at other remakes and how they have fared at the box-office.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

Sanya's In The Mood For Comedy... And JACKFRUIT!

Sanya's In The Mood For Comedy... And JACKFRUIT!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

What happens when a talented group of Bollywood actors get together? They give us entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These four, including two Afghanistan nationals, were among the nine accused who were remanded in custody till March 29 by Special Judge Shubhada Baxi.

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

We hear Vicky Kaushal may be roped in as Katrina's Significant Other in her next film.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the seizure of 2,988 kg narcotic at the Mundra port in Gujarat, an official said.

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.