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SC notice to Centre, states on honour killing

SC notice to Centre, states on honour killing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

A bench of Justices R M Lodha and A K Patnaik sought response from the respective governments on the petition filed by NGO 'Shakti Vahini' expressing grave concern over the recent spurt of such killings carried out at the instance of khap panchayats.

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Video: Manish Arora's wacky 'Marias'

Video: Manish Arora's wacky 'Marias'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Maverick designer Manish Arora closed Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai with a collection inspired by the Art Deco era and Metropolis, the cult film from that era.

'There is no hero or heroine in Nadodigal'

'There is no hero or heroine in Nadodigal'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Samuthirakani on directing Sasi Kumar in his latest Tamil movie.

25 years of Sibi Malayil

25 years of Sibi Malayil

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The soft spoken Malayalam filmmaker spoke exclusively to rediff.com, about his films and career.

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

Uddhav has a tough task at hand

Uddhav has a tough task at hand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Earlier Uddhav had to manage only seniors in the party. Now, he has to manage the leadership of two other parties who have been political adversaries in the past. Aditi Phadnis notes.

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The protests will highlight the impact of the twin blows of demonetisation and GST

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

What if Jamie Darnon got into a conversation with Himesh Reshammiya?

Pak hockey ace Rehan Butt wishes to meet Tendulkar

Pak hockey ace Rehan Butt wishes to meet Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Pakistan's veteran striker Rehan Butt has arrived in India with two goals in mind -- to win the hockey World Cup and meet cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Proving that the cult of Tendulkar knows no boundary, the Pakistani veteran of 239 international matches said the Indian cricketer is a source of inspiration for sportspersons across the globe and he was desperate to meet him once.

'I will not go unless I am handcuffed'

'I will not go unless I am handcuffed'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Aditi Phadnis remembers the former prime minister on her 102nd birth anniversary.

Chong Wei stuns Srikanth for men's singles gold

Chong Wei stuns Srikanth for men's singles gold

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei staged a magnificent recovery to beat world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth of India 19-21, 21-14, 21-14 and win the men's singles badminton final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

Harley-Davidson enters India today

Harley-Davidson enters India today

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Sales will, however, begin only by 2010, the company said in a statement.

What makes this Waterboy special

What makes this Waterboy special

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The Blu-ray DVD version of Adam Sandler's comedy has sharper images and clearer sound.

Swine flu fails to dampen Janmashtmi festivities

Swine flu fails to dampen Janmashtmi festivities

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Lord Krishna has been the focus of a large number of devotional cults, which over the centuries have produced a wealth of religious poetry, music, painting and sculpture.

Review: Naan Avan Illai -- 2 is worth a listen

Review: Naan Avan Illai -- 2 is worth a listen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Check out this Tamil album.

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

All said and done, this Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit has its unique moments.

Tamil cinema's newest star

Tamil cinema's newest star

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Sasikumar is not only proving his mettle as a director. His acting skills are bindaas too as Nadodigal opens to packed theatres.

The ten essential slacker movies

The ten essential slacker movies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Here's a look at ten films spanning varied styles and attitudes: and each film is an underachieving champion.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Have a sexual problem? Boman's BIG TIP

Have a sexual problem? Boman's BIG TIP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'If you want people to get a social message, it is important to package it with humour.'

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

To honour and support the cause of 'bauls', whose stringed 'ektara' is unique worldwide strumming up 'earthy' tunes embodying the soul of Bengal, we are bringing 80 'bauls' under the Rs 1,50,000 medical insurance scheme every year, Amitabha Samanta of Bolpur-based Sobuj Potro initiative, the name inspired by Tagore's confidant Promothonath Bisi's Sobujpotro, said.

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

A superb strike from Jose Luis Morales condemned Real Madrid to a 1-0 defeat away to Levante on Saturday which saw them unseated at the top of the La Liga standings by Barcelona. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'.

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.

How to teach your child the value of money

How to teach your child the value of money

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

This is a basic concept which we as adults understand and we should try explaining to our kids, so they understand the value of money.

'Himesh's performance is the USP of Karzzz'

'Himesh's performance is the USP of Karzzz'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Actor-director Satish Kaushik is unfazed about Karzzzz. "Comparisons are inevitable but unavoidable. Karzzz is my way of paying homage to the mesmerising cinema of 80's, to Subhash Ghai's revered cult film Karz." Kaushik says. The filmmaker also cannot stop gushing about Himesh Reshammiya [he plays rock star Monty, immortalised by Rishi Kapoor in 1980's reincarnation drama].

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil flick has a robotic cast and a screenplay that's filled with loopholes the size of a crater.

Advani and Abhinav Bharat threaten India: Cong

Advani and Abhinav Bharat threaten India: Cong

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The Congress on Tuesday attempted to drag Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and the saffron party into the Malegaon blast case controversy, accusing the BJP's prime ministerial candidate and the party of making the 'first political interference' in the terror case. "The internal security of the country is today threatened by two As -- Advani and Abhinav Bharat," senior party leader M Veerappa Moily told reporters.

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face an entirely different beast in the form of Egypt, who should be revitalised by the return of their talismanic striker Mohamed Salah.

Who is the Sholay girl?

Who is the Sholay girl?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Meet the first stunt woman in Bollywood.

Bollywood bids farewell to Kundan Shah

Bollywood bids farewell to Kundan Shah

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The director had passed away on October 7.

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

Rediff.com21 May 2019

These investors are not only betting on little-known stocks, but also sectors that the market participants are not paying much heed to. Some of these stocks can be potential multi-baggers, while others may not live up to the expectations of these stock-pickers, says Jash Kriplani.

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will appear on the cult American talk show Saturday Night Live. Obama will tape an appearance for the show's season premiere on Saturday in New York.

Baghdatis loses in first round

Baghdatis loses in first round

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis crashed out of the Brisbane International on Monday with a first round loss to Finland's Jarkko Nieminen. Baghdatis, who developed a cult following in Australia during his fairytale run to the 2006 Australian Open final, squandered an early lead to lose 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.

Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone on Aug 22

Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone on Aug 22

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Apple's iPhone, the touch screen handset that acquired a cult status in the United States and other Western countries, will be available to Indian mobile users through private telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar from August 22, giving competitors like Nokia, Samsung and others a run for their money.

Rihanna is the most powerful celebrity influencer of 2017

Rihanna is the most powerful celebrity influencer of 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

These were the most influential fashion stars of 2017.

Balaji files HC appeal for Kyunki

Balaji files HC appeal for Kyunki

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the cult serial by Ekta Kapoor, is supposed to end tonight, but the courtroom drama is not over. Balaji, the producer, has filed an appeal against single judge's order.