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Super Mazedaar Bollywood Quiz

Super Mazedaar Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

Satyameva Jayate 2 review

Satyameva Jayate 2 review

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Satyamev Jayate 2 has a dated, circa 1990s script which won't find acceptance with today's generations, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Ankita is now country's best-ranked singles (182) and doubles (95) player and is set to make her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games next month.

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

If one looks at them in the perspective of diplomacy, what situation they were in, what mission was given to them, how they had handled the situation, he said.

Priyanka-Rajkummar do well, but...

Priyanka-Rajkummar do well, but...

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

...It's Adarsh Gourav who steals the show, feels Namrata Thakker.

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Gurvinder Nath was delivering pizza at around 2:10 am on July 9 in Mississauga's Britannia and Creditview roads, when unknown suspects confronted him and tried to steal his vehicle, CTV News channel reported.

The White Tiger review

The White Tiger review

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The White Tiger makes a stinging commentary on New India's half-baked vision, but Ramin Bahrani isn't telling a Slumdog fairy tale here, observes Sukanya Verma.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Covid vaccine immunity durability lasts 9 months or more: Govt

Covid vaccine immunity durability lasts 9 months or more: Govt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The durability of immunity post COVID-19 vaccination persists for nine months or more and a precautionary dose of vaccine which will be administered to healthcare and frontline workers and citizens above 60 years with comorbidities is to mitigate the severity of infection, hospitalisation and death, the government said on Thursday.

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The poll panel carried out a "complete review" of the Covid status and took inputs from medical experts on "safety measures to be ensured" during campaigning and polling.

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna retained his place in India's Davis Cup team despite his recent run-in with the national federation, which named a five-member squad for the upcoming World Group I away tie against Finland.

Daughter of Gujarat riot convict gets BJP ticket from Naroda Patiya

Daughter of Gujarat riot convict gets BJP ticket from Naroda Patiya

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Some BJP workers in the area have expressed unhappiness over her candidature.

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bhargava, who is also a cardiologist, had tested positive for coronavirus infection around 7-8 days ago and was under home isolation

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

Sunil Jakhar joins BJP, says Cong tried to divide Punjab

Sunil Jakhar joins BJP, says Cong tried to divide Punjab

Rediff.com19 May 2022

He also lashed out at veteran Congress leader Ambika Soni for her statement on the "repercussions of having a Hindu chief minister in Punjab".

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

Govt downplays NYT article criticising PM over Covid

Govt downplays NYT article criticising PM over Covid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The article claimed that the "ICMR tailored its findings to fit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's optimistic narrative despite a looming crisis".

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'

'I wanted to play Gabbar'

'I wanted to play Gabbar'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'When I heard the script, I begged Salimsaab and Javedsaab and later, Ramesh Sippyji to let me play Gabbar.'

Oxygen supply up by nearly 4 times from Feb to April: Govt sources

Oxygen supply up by nearly 4 times from Feb to April: Govt sources

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The health ministry further informed that in addition to 162 plants already sanctioned, the states have requested Centre for more than 100 such additional plants which are also being sanctioned.

Jakhar quits electoral politics, denies leaving Congress

Jakhar quits electoral politics, denies leaving Congress

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Sunil Jakhar was among the front runners for the chief ministerial post after the exit of Amarinder Singh. But the party preferred Charanjit Singh Channi, who became the first chief minister of Punjab from the Scheduled Caste community.

New Covid XE variant not more severe than Omicron: Dr Kang of CMC Vellore

New Covid XE variant not more severe than Omicron: Dr Kang of CMC Vellore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The World Health Organisation has issued warning against XE, a new variant of Omicron first detected in the UK.

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

Rediff.com6 May 2022

These kinds of assumptions to be used for a nation of India's size and "to put us in poor light is not desirable"

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The baarish of new movie announcements continues.

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Balram Singh met Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in Sydney.

Molnupiravir not to be included in Covid treatment now

Molnupiravir not to be included in Covid treatment now

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Indian Council of Medical Research's national task force for COVID-19 has decided against including antiviral drug Molnupiravir in the clinical management protocol for COVID-19 as of now, official sources said on Tuesday.

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Dhaka emerged as the free capital of independent Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after the war between India and Pakistan broke out on December 3 when the Indian troops directly stood beside the Mukti Bahini soldiers.

No scientific basis to back need for Covid booster dose: ICMR chief

No scientific basis to back need for Covid booster dose: ICMR chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

There is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday underlining the completion of second dose for India's adult population is the priority for the government for now.

Decision on third jab for all adults to be based on scientific need: Govt

Decision on third jab for all adults to be based on scientific need: Govt

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

NITI Aayog member (health) Dr VK Paul said all decisions on precaution doses are taken first and foremost based on the need.

COVID vaccines disease-modifying, don't prevent infection: ICMR

COVID vaccines disease-modifying, don't prevent infection: ICMR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

All COVID vaccines do not prevent infection and are primarily disease-modifying, said Dr Balram Bhargava, director general, Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday.

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases.

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning.

Ankita Bhambri in AITA's senior selection committee

Ankita Bhambri in AITA's senior selection committee

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal, who was already a member, has been elevated as Chairman.

Younger more affected by Covid as they're going out: ICMR

Younger more affected by Covid as they're going out: ICMR

Rediff.com11 May 2021

In response to a question on whether younger population were getting more affected, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said the comparison of data during the first and the second wave of COVID-19 has shown that there is not much age difference.