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'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

Here's what EC has to say on delay in voter turnout figures

Here's what EC has to say on delay in voter turnout figures

Rediff.com3 May 2024

This is for the first time the EC has officially come out with a statement on allegations of delay in sharing turnout data.

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'...something that should be discussed because it is a very important part of life.'

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?'

Phase III: Touch And Go Seats

Phase III: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Polling for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 94 seats will take place today, covering 11 States and Union Territory.

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The Indian badminton team returned empty-handed from the Olympics for the first time in over a decade.

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'

HC directs Bengal to ensure 1% quota for transgenders in public job

HC directs Bengal to ensure 1% quota for transgenders in public job

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha directed the chief secretary of the West Bengal government to ensure one percent reservation for transgenders in all public employment.

DRI arrests senior Air India Express crew member in gold smuggling probe

DRI arrests senior Air India Express crew member in gold smuggling probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

According to a source, Suhail Thanalot, a senior crew member of AIE and a native of Thillenkeri in Kannur district, was apprehended following intelligence and evidence compiled by the DRI regarding his involvement in the gold smuggling incident.

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A cultural preference for sons in India may be expressed as 'son preference' or 'daughter aversion', arising from patrilocality, patrilineality, the cost of dowry, and old-age support from sons.

Phase IV: Touch And Go Seats

Phase IV: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Polling for the fourth phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024, with 96 seats going to the polls across 10 states.

Females in India may have higher COVID-19 death risk than males: Study

Females in India may have higher COVID-19 death risk than males: Study

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Females have a higher relative-risk of COVID-19 mortality in India, the researchers said.

PICS: Magical Marchand takes fourth swimming gold

PICS: Magical Marchand takes fourth swimming gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Friday.

Kareena Performs, Ranbir-Alia Kiss

Kareena Performs, Ranbir-Alia Kiss

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The 69th Filmfare Awards, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Sunday, saw cute moments on stage and on the red carpet.

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A 15 per cent decrease in the men's team insurance coverage also allowed them to upgrade the women's team coverage by 50 per cent

'My Wife Cheated Twice But I Still Love Her'

'My Wife Cheated Twice But I Still Love Her'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, offers expert advice about how you can take charge of your life.

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In a letter written to the global governing body, the women cricketers praised the splendid performance of the men's team in the T20 World Cup but rued that they were not getting opportunities to flourish.

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Meet the winners of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023.

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Murali Sreeshankar became the first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Athletics Championships finals while 3000 metre steeplechaser Avinash Sable also expectedly made the grade on the opening day of competition, in Eugene, USA, on Saturday.

African cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno; big cat count rises to 26

African cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno; big cat count rises to 26

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

This is the fourth cheetah litter on Indian soil and the first litter of cheetahs brought from South Africa, Yadav informed.

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published on Wednesday. Within South Asia, India was ranked fifth after Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, while Pakistan was ranked last. Globally, Sudan was ranked last on the index of 146 countries, while Pakistan slipped three places to 145th.

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Lakshya leaves Paris with the best-ever finish by an Indian shuttler in the men's singles event at the Olympics.

Another batch of Indian troops to depart Maldives this month: Muizzu

Another batch of Indian troops to depart Maldives this month: Muizzu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Following a high-level meeting in New Delhi on February 2 between the two sides, India agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10. The first batch left the island nation well before March 10.

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

An intimacy ban was in place at the Tokyo Games amid the COVID pandemic.

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The meeting between Jaishankar and Zameer in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala came amid an unease in the Maldives' bilateral ties with India.

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Parliament staff will don a new set of uniforms from the five-day special session of Parliament which begins on Monday, September 18.

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of the blast at an explosives factory near Nagpur city rose to seven on Friday evening with another worker succumbing during treatment even as the owner and manager of the factory got bail soon after arrest.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 6, Thursday, August 1, 2024:

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore has been officially renamed as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of this year's IPL

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions.

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The poll authority noted that in the past these cities have "suffered" from urban apathy in voting.