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After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

Alia makes an announcement

Alia makes an announcement

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Summer is some weeks away, but it's swimsuit time in Bollywood...

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Over the years she directed the country's collective mood so masterfully -- and so often -- that it remains impossible to overestimate her impact on our perception of Hindi cinema as a whole, notes Raja Sen.

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The government sources on Friday said that a lot of misinformation is being spread.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The chief minister said the campaign, whose start coincided with the commencement of the Navrati festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a tribute to the woman who died after being allegedly raped by two men in Balrampur and asserted that his government has 'zero tolerance' towards crime against women and girls.

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in the nation's capital on the Republic Day for the first time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

'We don't plan to have kids'

'We don't plan to have kids'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Would you want to bring kids into a world that could run out of drinking water before they reach adulthood?'

'Those who attacked me are mere pawns'

'Those who attacked me are mere pawns'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'Why do you want to use the might of swords to make your point?' 'Why do you use force to scare people who don't subscribe to your views?'

Tribute: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Tribute: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Faqir Chand Kohli, Padma Bhushan, will be 90 on March 19, 2014. It is a day to celebrate for many Indians whose life he has touched directly or indirectly, says Shivanand Kanavi, the well-known technology journalist who as vice-president, TCS, has known Mr Kohli for two decades.

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'

'I'm a greedy actor'

'I'm a greedy actor'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The idea is to chart your own path, live your life authentically, not be scared to ask questions and not be scared to demand to sit at the table.' 'They may not let you sit today, but they will, if you keep demanding it.'

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Will Saif play Ravan with 10 heads?

Lata Mangeshkar Has Sung It All

Lata Mangeshkar Has Sung It All

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The haunting loneliness of Lag Ja Gale... the declaration of both love and war in the rebellious Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya... the song of freedom and aspiration in Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai... the naughtiness in love with Baahon Me Chale Aao...

When Lara won the Miss Universe title...

When Lara won the Miss Universe title...

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Lara Dutta is celebrating 20 years of being crowned Miss Universe!

Dharmendra turns 85, Sharmila Tagore 76

Dharmendra turns 85, Sharmila Tagore 76

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

It's raining birthdays in Bollywood!

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A great war memorial goes beyond the list of dead, to contemplation of the phenomenon of war. To me as a civilian, it didn't matter that our war memorial stood under India Gate, a creation of the British; it didn't matter that it didn't name all the fallen. The fact that we embraced it and respected it made it an unforgettable war memorial, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Happy Birthday Baiko!'

'Happy Birthday Baiko!'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating birthdays today!

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Bollywood's Eternal Dream Girl enters the seventh decade of a memorable life.

Amala Akkineni: 'A dog is a beautiful creature'

Amala Akkineni: 'A dog is a beautiful creature'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Amala Akkineni loves animals, especially dogs, and her Instagram account reflect that!

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

Go in peace, Lata didi

Go in peace, Lata didi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'Lataji, Ghalib, Beethoven and Shakespeare are far removed from the normal chain of human civilisation.' 'If they were just role models, how come no one was able to achieve an iota of their perfection?' 'They are a kind of intruders who come as reminders of the rule of mediocrity that prevails.'

Mayank's message to husbands on Karva Chauth

Mayank's message to husbands on Karva Chauth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Congratulations to all the husbands for renewal of their life insurance.'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Migrant crisis: Baby tries to wake dead mother at Bihar station

Migrant crisis: Baby tries to wake dead mother at Bihar station

Rediff.com27 May 2020

As the mother still lay still, he wobbles away from her, announcements continuing in the background about the arrival and departure of trains that would bring in tens of thousands of people in a rush to get away from hunger and hardship they face in large cities that could sustain them no more.

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The incident occurred in Churachandpur district close to the Myanmar border.

Palm Springs review

Palm Springs review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Any movie about time loops is bound to draw comparisons with the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day but Palm Springs holds rather well on its own, raves Sukanya Verma.

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Both Modi and Netanyahu are know to share a great chemistry which is visible in bilateral meetings.

ROMANCE. REVENGE. SUSPENSE.

ROMANCE. REVENGE. SUSPENSE.

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma leaves you spoilt for choice on OTT this week.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rediff readers from across the world tell us why their mothers are special.

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The 42-metre-high sandstone monument, sometimes compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was laid down by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught.

'Decisive turning point': PM hails approval to vaccines

'Decisive turning point': PM hails approval to vaccines

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

In a series of tweets after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Oxford's vaccine Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for restricted emergency use, Modi said it will make every Indian proud that both the vaccines are made in India.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'

Maradona's life, in pictures

Maradona's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.

Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Lillete Dubey will stage her 34th play Lockdown Liaisons from November 19, based on a book by Shobhaa De.