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Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Sandhya Mridul's #MeToo torment with Alok Nath

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'A belligerent Alok Nath refused to leave.. kept screaming shouting threatening abusing trying to grab me..'

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.

What went wrong with the IIMs?

What went wrong with the IIMs?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Why are so many of the new IIMs floundering?

Paes, Gopichand get Padma Bhushan; Yuvraj Padma Shri

Paes, Gopichand get Padma Bhushan; Yuvraj Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Tennis star Leander Paes and badminton player-turned-coach Pullela Gopichand were selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards while cricketer Yuvraj Singh was among the seven sportspersons chosen for this year's Padma Shri award.

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

For a while it looked like Twinkle may have nearly disappeared from the public eye until the world discovered her flair to notice wit and wisdom in everyday life. It wasn't long before she had authored two bestsellers and was hailed as one of the most, candid, humorous, stylish celebrities to emerge from the heart of Bollywood.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

More power to Sonali Bendre

More power to Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Sonali's unrelenting spirit, Jai's unacceptable loss, Ijaazat's timeless melancholy, Neetu Singh's zing and not enough Sacred Games dominates Sukanya Verma's Super-Filmi Week.

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Dashing, charismatic and impossibly good looking, a to-the-manor-born superstar who walked the tightrope between mainstream potboilers and arty parallel cinema with amazing grace.'

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: Court slams Khattar govt

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: Court slams Khattar govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The high court also took note of Khattar's statement on Friday in which he blamed anti-social elements for the violence, which also spilled over into neighbouring Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi.

'My heart goes out to Gurdaspur victims'

'My heart goes out to Gurdaspur victims'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shot putter Inderjeet Singh and half-miler Jinson Johnson bagged a gold each as Indians won eight medals in the first leg of the Asian Athletics Grand Prix Series in Bangkok, on Monday.

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Rio Olympics-bound shot putter Manpreet Kaur stole the limelight as Indians pocketed five gold medals from athletics on the opening day of the event at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Rio-Olympics bound Tintu Luka grabbed the spotlight as she won the gold in women's 800m race on an uneventful third and final day of the Federation Cup National Athletics Championships, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Akhilesh Yadav re-elected as SP chief

Akhilesh Yadav re-elected as SP chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The party's constitution was amended to extend the tenure of the party chief to five years from the existing three years.

It happens only in India: Widow gets family pension after 50 yrs

It happens only in India: Widow gets family pension after 50 yrs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

A septuagenarian widow has received family pension after waiting for over half a century for it.

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

IPS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

IPS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it has not accepted the resignation of fake encounter cases accused Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who quit after indicting Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

THIS is what Mangalyaan will do in the Mars orbit

THIS is what Mangalyaan will do in the Mars orbit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Tanmaya Nanda provides a quick guide to questions about the Mars mission you always wanted to ask but were afraid to

Talks with Pak possible if situation improves: Rajnath

Talks with Pak possible if situation improves: Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Maintaining that India wants good relations with Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said resumption of stalled talks with Islamabad was possible if there was an improvement in the situation.

Cyrus Mistry drives a Tata Safari. Will TCS investors ride in Jaguars?

Cyrus Mistry drives a Tata Safari. Will TCS investors ride in Jaguars?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Does India's most valued company give hope to its investors that they, too, might drive a Jaguar some day?

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Akhilesh said that the defeat of the Dalit candidate would cement his party's relations with Mayawati-led BSP.

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

HDFC Life, which posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 281.83 crore (Rs 2.81 billion) for the quarter ended June compared with Rs 11.92 crore (Rs 119.2 million) in corresponding period last year (according to HDFC's first quarter results), has diversified its distribution mix.

Who looks cuter: Parineeti or Sonakshi?

Who looks cuter: Parineeti or Sonakshi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

HC defers petition in Yes bank case to July 5

HC defers petition in Yes bank case to July 5

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Madhu Kapur is fighting the case against the bank as it refused to accept her daughter as a nominee director.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

An Australian senator has criticised the government's decision to allow the Indian consular officials to assess the identity of 157 asylum seekers currently being held in a detention centre in the country.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Were Kareena and Priyanka catty enough? YOU tell us in this poll!

Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The 125-km stretch covering Sanand, Hansalpur and Vithalapur, with connected nodes at Kadi and Halol, is set to emerge as the next major automobile hub in India.

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'It's okay to Twitter shame somebody, but what happens after that?' 'Most of these people, who were accused, are back at work now.' 'I want the movement to go on, I don't want the momentum to slow down.'

Asian Athletics Day 3: Sudha clinches gold in 3000m steeplechase

Asian Athletics Day 3: Sudha clinches gold in 3000m steeplechase

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Sudha Singh clinched a gold in women's 3000m steeplechase event to swell India's medal tally on the third and penultimate day at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday.

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

This is the best time to be in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he wooed top Australian corporate honchos to invest in the country which is undergoing reforms to improve business environment.