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PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Katrina

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Katrina

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar threw a party on his 38th birthday, and invited Bollywood's biggest stars over.

May support TMC post Bengal polls: Congress MP

May support TMC post Bengal polls: Congress MP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Lok Sabha MP from Maldaha Dakshin said Congress' alliance partner Communist Party of India-Marxist forged a tie-up with Indian Secular Front of Furfura Sharif cleric Abbas Siddiqui as it feared it will not be able to win a single seat.

Come September: Thrillers. Fantasy...

Come September: Thrillers. Fantasy...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

There's a whole lot of entertainment coming your way on OTT this September.

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.

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.

The BIGGEST Action Heroes Of Bollywood

The BIGGEST Action Heroes Of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

With the Rs 100 Crore Club assuming so much importance, the biggest commercial successes are the ones where action is the central element.

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.

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.

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The onus will be on Pakistan's top batsmen to post competitive totals against England but batting coach Younis Khan said the team will need "a fighting tail" to win the series. Given the team is prone to inexplicable batting collapses, Pakistan roped in former captain Younis to help their batsmen for the three-Test series beginning in Manchester on Wednesday.

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.

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

It was not immediately known how Arya, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, died.

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.

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Has RRR made Rs 1,000 crore at the box office? The makers certainly think so, and they held a grand event to celebrate the big feat.

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

Lakshadweep admin ends system of school holiday on Fridays

Lakshadweep admin ends system of school holiday on Fridays

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Official sources said the administration modified the school timings and regular school activities to ensure "optimum utilization of resources, proper engagement of learners and necessary planning of teaching learning process".

2 terrorists surrender on parents' appeal during JK encounter

2 terrorists surrender on parents' appeal during JK encounter

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The encounter had started at Hadigam area of the south Kashmir district during the night, the police said.

Jogi Review

Jogi Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism. Reminiscent of Schindler's List in spirit, it is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope alive in dark times, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Despite persisting questions among peer officers in the army about his professional competence and ethics, after his recent 'triumphal' Kabul sojourn, Faiz Hameed remains the hot favourite of both General Bajwa and Prime Minister Imran Khan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Mithali Raj, Shenaz Treasury and Shaheen Abbas, among others walked the LFW ramp for Payal Singhal.

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two Indian seafarers stranded without passports on a cargo ship in Iran's port city of Bushehr since 2019, have been released after the Indian embassy in Teheran issued travel documents, the Maritime Union of India (MUI) said on Friday. The claim made by the MUI could not be independently verified.

Cong's Anand Sharma slams party's tie-up with ISF in WB

Cong's Anand Sharma slams party's tie-up with ISF in WB

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

He also said that the party "cannot be selective in fighting the communists" and it must do so in all its manifestations, irrespective of religion and colour.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and various aspects of her life which 'shaped' his mind, personality, and self-confidence.

Buzz: ICC Chairman Manohar to step down at end of term

Buzz: ICC Chairman Manohar to step down at end of term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar had resigned from the post 10 months after taking charge in May 2016, but deferred it a week later. He said the new chairman of world cricket body will be announced in May 2020.

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Dream to represent India has been fulfilled: Avesh Khan

Dream to represent India has been fulfilled: Avesh Khan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Madhya Pradesh pacer Avesh Khan, who earned a national call-up for the T20 series against New Zealand on Wednesday said that his dream to represent the country has been fulfilled.

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the stand of the central government and Central Waqf Council on a PIL seeking to declare that the Waqf Act is in violation of the Constitution and that private properties of citizens can only be governed by a Uniform Civil Code.

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

Crawley passes 50 as rain-hit second Test drawn

Crawley passes 50 as rain-hit second Test drawn

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Images from Day 5 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl, in Southampton, on Monday

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever, sources said.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

Caption this: What's Tharoor telling Naqvi?

Caption this: What's Tharoor telling Naqvi?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was in conversation with Congress's Shashi Tharoor over something they saw on Naqvi's phone.

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The duo has been victorious multiple times from Sultanpur and Pilibhit. In the recent rejig of the BJP national executive committee, the two were also dropped from that list.

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The incident occurred during the inauguration of a 'madrassa' building in the district, where students were felicitated recently.

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

Sara says Hello to Kid Bro Jeh

Sara says Hello to Kid Bro Jeh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Tara wishes everyone Saal Mubarak... Bhumi wants to go to a beach...

Babar reveals his ultimate goal after topping ODI rankings

Babar reveals his ultimate goal after topping ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'I have also previously topped the T20I rankings, but the ultimate ambition and goal is to lead the Test rankings, which are the real testament and reward to a batsman's calibre, reputation and skills. I understand to achieve this objective, I will not only have to perform consistently, but more importantly, against the top sides.'

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.