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'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Alia WOWS In White Saris

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Alia Bhatt is going all out to promote Gangubai Kathiawadi, which is slated to release on February 25.

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth. We have a direct and legitimate interest in its early cessation, counsels former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Henin survives six set slog in Berlin

Henin survives six set slog in Berlin

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The former world number one got past tough Czech and Russian opponents in the first and second rounds of the German Open claycourt tournament.

Images from the world athletics championships in Berlin

Images from the world athletics championships in Berlin

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Jamaica's sprinting dominance continued in sizzling style on Monday when Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser clocked 10.73 seconds to win the women's world 100 metres, 24 hours after Usain Bolt's 9.58 in the men's event. Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele joined compatriot Haile Gebrselassie as a four-time 10,000 metres world champion on Monday as he surged to victory with a trademark last-lap burst.

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and she reached the last-16 against all odds

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Ooops! Did this model forget to wear her top?

Ooops! Did this model forget to wear her top?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Berlin Fashion Week threw up some unusual style trends. Take a look!

Merkel era ends: Olaf Scholz is Germany's new chancellor

Merkel era ends: Olaf Scholz is Germany's new chancellor

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Olaf Scholz has been appointed as Germany's new Chancellor on Wednesday, bringing an end to Angela Merkel's 16 years of leadership.

Bayern draw in season finale, Lewandowski set to leave

Bayern draw in season finale, Lewandowski set to leave

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Champions Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to end their season with a 2-2 draw at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday but of more concern was confirmation that top striker Robert Lewandowski said he wanted to leave the club.

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Mahsa Amini's tragic custodial death in Tehran has triggered protests across Iran. Defiant, jean clad women minus their tunics and hijabs are marching in unison and shouting 'Down with the dictator' Women in Iran have been pushed to the wall and are no longer willing to abide by the restrictions placed on them, explains Rashme Sehgal.

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

hitting the continent from Tuesday -- posing a threat to life. Authorities have urged children and older people to stay indoors and issued severe warnings against dehydration and heatstroke. The heat wave is being caused by a 2,000-mile wide plume of hot air dubbed the 'Saharan bubble' which is being blown from Africa by an unusually strong jet stream.

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to 4 to further expand bilateral ties in diverse areas.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Paralympics: Kathuniya wins silver in men's discus throw F56 event

Paralympics: Kathuniya wins silver in men's discus throw F56 event

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya clinched a silver medal in the men's F56 event in the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday as athletics remained India's happy hunting ground at the Games.

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in La Liga and the Bundesliga.

Would you dare to wear these outfits?

Would you dare to wear these outfits?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

As a queer designer with disabilities, Tom Van Der Borght's idea was to move away from everything normal and accept imperfections.

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The ceremony will now be hosted by Hugh Grant, the Golden Globe-winning actor, though the organisers had earlier announced that the host will be Sharon Stone.

The Gray Man Review

The Gray Man Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Asked why the United States was targeting Putin's daughters, a senior Biden administration official said the US thought they could be in control of some of their father's assets.

PHOTOS: Partial lunar eclipse graces the sky

PHOTOS: Partial lunar eclipse graces the sky

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Here are some of the glimpses of the event.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

'LoC will crumble like the Berlin wall one day'

'LoC will crumble like the Berlin wall one day'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Former prime minister of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhary met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior separatist leaders in Srinagar during his visit to the Valley. Chaudhary, the first senior politician from PoK to visit Kashmir since 1947, is on a four-day visit to the Valley to attend the marriage ceremony of a prominent businessman and his friend.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'There is no audience anymore for my graphic novels. Few people seem interested in what I find interesting,' Sarnath Banerjee tells Uttaran Das Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Del Potro powers on in Beijing as Dimitrov bows out

Sports Shorts: Del Potro powers on in Beijing as Dimitrov bows out

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'Pakistan has stolen from the Indian diplomatic toolbox a potent rope trick -- bypassing the ruling elite in Delhi (and the Indian establishment) to reach out to Indian Sikhs directly and fostering people-to-people contacts,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The world is ready for Christmas!

The world is ready for Christmas!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Tis the season to be jolly, says December. In 2020, however, coronavirus changed that story. Now that the year is finally coming to an end, people the world are determined to celebrate the festive season, but cautiously.

Olympic sprint champion Vogel in serious condition after crash

Olympic sprint champion Vogel in serious condition after crash

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The 27-year-old, who won the individual sprint world title in Hong Kong last year as well as a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, collided with another cyclist while training at Germany's Cottbus velodrome.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Due to restricted entry in Japan, the race has now been pushed back to Oct. 17.

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India is the second-largest global venture capital investment hub for digital shopping companies, growing by a whopping 175 per cent from $8 billion in 2020 to $22 billion in 2021, according to an official analysis released here on Wednesday. On a global scale, India came in second to the US last year, which attracted $51 billion in investment, followed by China at third with $14 billion and the UK at fourth with $7 billion. Within India, Bengaluru comes out on top globally with $14 billion worth of Venture Capital (VC) investments in digital shopping in 2021, followed by Gurugram at No. 7 with $4 billion and Mumbai at No. 10 with $3 billion.

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India and France expressed "serious concern" at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

GAIL feels blowback from Ukraine war

GAIL feels blowback from Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

On February 24, when Vladimir Putin announced a military operation on Ukraine, few would have thought that Indian government-owned GAIL India would feel the impact. The tensions over gas supplies were essentially a Europe-Russia problem, related to the sanctions western economies imposed on Moscow. But the EU depends on Russian imports for 40 per cent of its gas stocks, an over-dependence that Russia has underlined with Kremlin-owned Gazprom cutting its supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20 per cent, citing maintenance issues.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Five months pregnant, woman finishes 10K Bengaluru run

Five months pregnant, woman finishes 10K Bengaluru run

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'I don't have any complication, so I was given a green signal to go ahead and do my running. Even my physiotherapist, who has been with me for the past three years, encouraged me to do a slow run because it's really healthy for me, and the baby as well.'

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

These 10 images below it's a mad, mad world.