News for '-luckily'

'Don't believe Taliban will respect my freedom'

'Don't believe Taliban will respect my freedom'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'I am committed to my country if there is respect for democracy and human rights. If not possible then I will prefer to stay in India or any other western country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

''I am cooking and washing dishes constantly'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'With three children and all the cooking, cleaning and home care, I am left with no time for anything else.'

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death while resisting a chain-snatching bid in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Sunday.

How the Soviet Union Helped India Win the 1971 War

How the Soviet Union Helped India Win the 1971 War

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

It is a timely reminder that when faced with twin threats, India has succeeded by wisely choosing allies, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Is it prudent for Kohli to open batting for RCB?

Is it prudent for Kohli to open batting for RCB?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

My batting position at the top-order will give right balance to the squad, says the skipper.

'How can love ever grow irrelevant?'

'How can love ever grow irrelevant?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I gave everything I had to give to Devdas because I knew I would never make a better love story.'

Restarting your career in the pandemic? 5 TIPS

Restarting your career in the pandemic? 5 TIPS

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The first step? Get in touch with past employers and colleagues to see if there are any opportunities, advises Ravish Agrawal, founder and CEO, Able Jobs.

Record crowd watch City women win Manchester derby

Record crowd watch City women win Manchester derby

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Weir capitalised on a mistake by United captain Katie Zelem as City emerged victorious on the opening day of the season

England's Crawley realises dream with debut Test ton

England's Crawley realises dream with debut Test ton

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

England batsman Zak Crawley had a nagging feeling early in his innings that a hundred was on the cards before he powered on to realise his dream of a first Test century with a sparkling unbeaten 171 against Pakistan at the Rose Bowl on Friday.

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'

De Grandhomme's mantra: Keep it simple

De Grandhomme's mantra: Keep it simple

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

De Grandhomme (60 off 47 balls) played a crucial role in New Zealand's four-wicket victory over South Africa in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'When the Taliban took over there was a genuine fear that they will harm me, but right now that fear is not there.'

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Vigourous gymming by an 18 year old post-lockdown led to a medical condition that caused malfunctioning of his kidneys.

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The wife of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas, Sara Carbonero, has announced that she has undergone surgery for cancer just three weeks after the goalkeeper suffered a heart attack.

Was a bit angry heading into the Super Over: Gayle

Was a bit angry heading into the Super Over: Gayle

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'The game against Delhi Capitals came to my mind. However, Gayle told me 'Mayank, just watch the ball and the rest will be fine'.

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Sharing her experience, Melania said that she was very fortunate as her diagnosis came with minimal symptoms, though they hit her all at once and it seemed to be a roller coaster of symptoms in the days after.

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

While some gamers are looking at alternatives like Call of Duty, most believe these might not become the craze among users like PUBG was.

Jadeja happy to 'repay captain's faith'

Jadeja happy to 'repay captain's faith'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Ravindra Jadeja is glad that he could repay skipper Virat Kohli's faith in him with a gritty half-century in the first Test against the West Indies, in Antigua, on Friday.

Mumbai bldg crash: Visit to relative proves fatal for 2 siblings

Mumbai bldg crash: Visit to relative proves fatal for 2 siblings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

When Zubair, 25, and his brother Muzammil, 13, headed to meet Zeenat Salmani, 23, a resident of the building, they would have never thought that it would be their last trip.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition

Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'These actors have come at the right time, when cinema is changing.'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Nothing will fall into anybody's lap for free.' 'There is a lot of competition out there, there are a lot of people to take your place.' 'It's never easy.'

IPL 2020 will be full of challenges: Raina

IPL 2020 will be full of challenges: Raina

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Suresh Raina believes the upcoming Indian Premier League, to be played in the UAE amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will pose a lot of new challenges for the players, and clarity of thought would be key for a player to succeed.

Mumbai Indians have 'slight psychological advantage' over DC

Mumbai Indians have 'slight psychological advantage' over DC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians have steamrolled Capitals in their previous three meetings during the season, winning the first leg by five wickets, return leg by nine wickets and the first qualifier by 57 runs.

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

'I wondered whether I would ever get to act again'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

'I have great friends in film industry but professionalism and friendship are two different cups of tea. When it comes to producing a movie, every producer thinks of saleable actors,' says Dino Morea.

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Rahane spoke about how pink ball's increased pace off the pitch during the 40-50 minutes of the twilight session, will be the biggest challenge for any batsman.

What Rohan Bopanna is up to in quarantine

What Rohan Bopanna is up to in quarantine

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Bopanna has empathy for the organisers but can't hide his own frustration either.

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'This government is feeling uneasy because IT cell narratives are being demolished by cartoons.' 'If narratives are so weak to be demolished by cartoons, then they must be fake ones.'

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I wanted to know whether I should stay in Paris or do something else, and in less than a week, I got the call for The Last Hour.'

5 Lata songs to cheer you up!

5 Lata songs to cheer you up!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Lata Mangeshkar picks five of her happy songs.

Covid hospital fire: Brave attendant saves 3 patients

Covid hospital fire: Brave attendant saves 3 patients

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Just as I pulled the bed away from the monitor, another attendant's PPE suit caught fire. Luckily, a doctor came upstairs with a bucket of water and poured it on the attendant and saved him'

COVID-19: India declines UN's integrated supply chain assistance

COVID-19: India declines UN's integrated supply chain assistance

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India has declined assistance offered by the United Nations of its integrated supply chain for COVID19-related material, saying the country has a "robust system" to deal with the required logistics, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

'I'd love to play a character with darker shades'

'I'd love to play a character with darker shades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'I am not disappointed with whatever roles come my way. I feel disappointment is a sign of ungratefulness.'

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

How this scientist lost 11 kilos in a year

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Salil Verma shares the simple formula that worked for him.