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Who does Kareena look best with?

Who does Kareena look best with?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at her success ratio with the men of her movies.

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'But extremely difficult, expensive and time consuming to rebuild it.'

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The court said that King Ashoka had given several messages to the world which are engraved in rock edicts which shows reverence towards faith of others.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma suggests that one can take a leaf from these Bollywood movies and see the extent folks can go to cover their prized faces.

Like Chitrangada's HOT Gabbar Is Back look? VOTE!

Like Chitrangada's HOT Gabbar Is Back look? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Is this smokin' hot or what!

Kareena's HOTTEST backless moments on screen

Kareena's HOTTEST backless moments on screen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Bebo brings sexy back!

In PHOTOS: A cheerful Sunday with Japanese Emperor, Empress

In PHOTOS: A cheerful Sunday with Japanese Emperor, Empress

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko took a morning stroll at the beautiful Lodhi Gardens and interacted with schoolchildren, diplomats and a section of lay people on their historic visit to New Delhi.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

When GOOD films bring BAD business

When GOOD films bring BAD business

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Bombay Talkies has received generally positive reviews but apparently failed to set the cash registers rining.

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

11 times Kareena played a wife!

11 times Kareena played a wife!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Here's taking a look at Kareena's married avatar in the movies.

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

PIX: Hrishitaa Bhatt, Ajaz Khan at the Golden Achievers awards

PIX: Hrishitaa Bhatt, Ajaz Khan at the Golden Achievers awards

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Looking at the filmi folk, who were felicitated at the event.

Dalai Lama attends Buddhist meet, calls off press conference

Dalai Lama attends Buddhist meet, calls off press conference

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday attended the four-day congregation of Buddhist monks and scholars that triggered a diplomatic row between India and China and led to the postponement of border talks, but refused to make any political comments.

HC dismisses petition against Guv, Home Minister, Hegde

HC dismisses petition against Guv, Home Minister, Hegde

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation, charging Governor H R Bhardwaj, Home Minister R Asoka, Bharatiya Janata Party member of parliament Ananth Kumar and former Lokayukta Santosh Hegde with conspiring to unseat former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa when he was in power.

PIX: Shah Rukh floors fans at Don 2's Berlin premiere

PIX: Shah Rukh floors fans at Don 2's Berlin premiere

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Thousands of fans thronged the Berlin film festival to catch a glimpse of the star at the Don 2 premiere.

Dharmasena, Kettleborough in Elite Umpires Panel

Dharmasena, Kettleborough in Elite Umpires Panel

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Richard Kettleborough of England have been promoted to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the year 2011-2012 following an annual review.

Santosh Sivan directs Harvey Keitel, Gabriel Byrne

Santosh Sivan directs Harvey Keitel, Gabriel Byrne

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Titled The Lies We Tell, the film also features Om Puri, playing a Pakistani character.

SC asks Fonseka to approach EC for 'media bias'

SC asks Fonseka to approach EC for 'media bias'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has asked opposition presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka to direct his petition alleging bias on part of state-run media organisations to the election commissioner, before approaching the apex court.

Botha reported for suspect bowling action

Botha reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

South Africa off-spinner Johan Botha has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the fourth one-dayer between Australia and South Africa in Port Elizabeth. Botha was reported by the two on-field umpires, Brian Jerling and Asoka de Silva, along with third umpire Rudi Koertzen.

Salman's Veer soundtrack is laudable

Salman's Veer soundtrack is laudable

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Sajid-Wajid's music in this film is better than what we've seen from them so far.

Bangladesh's Razzak suspended for illegal action

Bangladesh's Razzak suspended for illegal action

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Bangladesh's Abdur Razzak has been suspended from bowling in international cricket, pending fresh assessment of his action by the International Cricket Council. Razzak was reported for suspected illegal action, exceeding the 15-degree permitted under ICC regulations, by on-field umpires Daryl Harper and Asoka de Silva after the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka on October 29.

Are you happy with SRK's new look?

Are you happy with SRK's new look?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Have your say!

ICC expands elite umpires' panel

ICC expands elite umpires' panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

The International Cricket Council expanded its elite panel of umpires to 12 on Wednesday by recalling Sri Lanka's Asoka de Silva and adding Australian Steve Davis to the current list of on-field Test officials.

Modi rakes up Ayodhya to hit out at rivals at Bihar rally

Modi rakes up Ayodhya to hit out at rivals at Bihar rally

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Invoking the imagery of Goddess Sita and her father Janaka, the king of Mithila of which this north Bihar town became the capital later on, Modi said those who used to taunt the BJP over the delay in construction of Ram temple were now forced to applause.

Music review: Pyare Mohan is dull

Music review: Pyare Mohan is dull

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

'My film should be logical'

'My film should be logical'

Rediff.com16 May 2005

A French Tiger in India

A French Tiger in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Whether I die in Calcutta or in Paris, on a Wednesday or a Saturday, it does not matter, but you would not want me to come to India's door and then return to France without having visited India.' 'Either I will die or I will visit India!' Claude Arpi hails Georges Clemenceau, French prime minister during the Great War, a great man who loved India.

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court nullified the government's recent ban on politicians heading sports bodies.

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court nullified the government's recent ban on politicians heading sports bodies.

'Zayed's smile can floor anybody'

'Zayed's smile can floor anybody'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Will Salman make a good Lord Rama?

Will Salman make a good Lord Rama?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

#Travel: 10 mesmerising images of India

#Travel: 10 mesmerising images of India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Rediff readers share their best travel memories.

Professionalism, not Americanisation

Professionalism, not Americanisation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Practical magic!

Practical magic!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003