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Macron wins French presidency for the second time, report polling agencies

Macron wins French presidency for the second time, report polling agencies

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Emmanuel Macron on Sunday won a second term in France's presidential runoff with 58.2 per cent of the vote, local media has reported quoting projections. The official results will be out later in the day.

Will Sensex Hit 100,000 Mark?

Will Sensex Hit 100,000 Mark?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'Like all long-term bull markets, the Indian stock market will continue to climb the proverbial wall of worry.'

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The NIA on Thursday filed a chargesheet against six people in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, saying the prime accused of the terrorist attack was "inspired by ISIS ideology".

Maximum tenure of 5 years for chiefs of CBI and ED, says SC

Maximum tenure of 5 years for chiefs of CBI and ED, says SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of two central laws and the corresponding rules that provide for a maximum tenure of five years for the directors of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The campaign will reach a high decibel level next week when BJP state chief K Annamalai is expected to take up a blitzkrieg campaign against the ruling DMK.

India's history, teachings have shaped the world: Kamala Harris

India's history, teachings have shaped the world: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

US Vice President Kamala Harris said India's history and teachings have influenced and shaped the world, asserting the country has inspired millions of people through its philosophy.

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

Rediff.com3 May 2023

An NCP worker from Pune wrote a letter in blood, appealing to Pawar to withdraw his decision and not make him and several other party workers "orphan".

Bhujbal bats for Supriya Sule as NCP chief; Awhad resigns

Bhujbal bats for Supriya Sule as NCP chief; Awhad resigns

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A day after Sharad Pawar announced his decision to step down as the Nationalist Congress Party president, senior party leaders held a discussion in Mumbai on Wednesday on the road ahead, even as Chhagan Bhujbal said Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule was ideal for a 'national role'.

Shiv Sena spokesperson crosses over to Eknath Shinde camp

Shiv Sena spokesperson crosses over to Eknath Shinde camp

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

In a fresh setback to Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, party spokesperson and former Mumbai corporator Sheetal Mhatre crossed over to the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction on Tuesday.

Phone tapping: HC refuses IPS officer Rashmi Shukla's plea to quash FIR

Phone tapping: HC refuses IPS officer Rashmi Shukla's plea to quash FIR

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A division bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and Sarang Kotwal also rejected Shukla's prayer to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Khushi, Ananya, Rekha Rock Dior Show

Khushi, Ananya, Rekha Rock Dior Show

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The front seats upped the fashion quotient considerably at the Dior Gateway of India show.

Hollywood star dog 'pens' memoirs!

Hollywood star dog 'pens' memoirs!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Uggie, who has starred in many Hollywood blockbusters, including the Oscar-winning The Artist, has now launched his memoirs after hanging up his boots.

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

I have never been to college, but I think I did quite well: Dhoni

I have never been to college, but I think I did quite well: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Teaching is not only a profession but an art where you discipline students and groom them, former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

Rs 2,000 note exchange: Small queues, confusion over rules

Rs 2,000 note exchange: Small queues, confusion over rules

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Small queues were witnessed at some bank branches on Tuesday for the exchange of Rs 2,000 notes against smaller denominations as part of the withdrawal exercise. As per the RBI guidelines issued on Friday, the exchange of Rs 2,000 facility is available from Tuesday. A person can exchange up to a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time without filling any form or requisition slip.

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least double that number of people tried to make their way in

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

"At @mipaltan there is never a goodbye, Polly. Congratulations on becoming the new batting coach for the MI franchise. Your presence will be a big influence for all the boys in the dugout," tweeted Sachin.

Janhvi Kapoor, Radiant In Red!

Janhvi Kapoor, Radiant In Red!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.

Hafiz Saeed pens column in Pakistani newspaper as 'contributing writer'

Hafiz Saeed pens column in Pakistani newspaper as 'contributing writer'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'Illegal aggression of India on East Pakistan... Why Pakistan is avoiding advocating for Kashmiri people' written by "Professor Hafiz Mohammad Saeed" appeared in Daily Dunya (an Urdu publication of Dunya media group of Mian Amer Mahmood) on Sunday.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

Bridgerton: Sharma Sisters Are Back!

Bridgerton: Sharma Sisters Are Back!

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Meet Bridgerton's stars, which happily include two British actors of Indian descent.

To Tamil Nadu, With Love, From Arunachal

To Tamil Nadu, With Love, From Arunachal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A performance that will touch your heart.

You have turned pen into broom: PM lauds media's role in 'Swachh Bharat'

You have turned pen into broom: PM lauds media's role in 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

In his first formal outreach to the media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed journalist at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday.

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Maha speaker to decide disqualification pleas against CM, MLAs: SC

Maha speaker to decide disqualification pleas against CM, MLAs: SC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

It said in a parliamentary democracy, the speaker is an officer of the assembly and performs the function of presiding over the House proceedings and representing the House for all intents and purposes.

Polls to pick 6 MCD standing committee members stalled after AAP-BJP ruckus

Polls to pick 6 MCD standing committee members stalled after AAP-BJP ruckus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Meanwhile, many BJP members chanted 'Hanuman Chalisa' for several minutes, awaiting resumption of the House.

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Delhi former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is now lodged in Tihar's jail after Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent him to judicial custody till March 20 in connection with the excise policy case.

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role, Omar Sharif for Jackie's Shroff's. The title of Khalnayak was Be Negative then. I had started working on the screenplay with Hollywood writers. And then after three-four months...

Cong plans show of strength as Rahul to appear in Surat court

Cong plans show of strength as Rahul to appear in Surat court

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before a court in Gujarat's Surat city on Thursday when it is expected to deliver its verdict in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remarks, party leaders said on Wednesday.

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

BSNL is providing telecom services in remote parts of the country and maintaining 17,000 to 18,000 exchanges, incurring Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 crore losses every year. Otherwise, these villages will be cut off.

Anything But Khamosh! Shatrughan pens his biography

Anything But Khamosh! Shatrughan pens his biography

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sri Lanka pen sketches

Sri Lanka pen sketches

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

'Only Khushwant could say: There's no condom for a pen. And prove it'

'Only Khushwant could say: There's no condom for a pen. And prove it'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday paid rich tributes to renowned author and journalist Khushwant Singh, describing him as a "fearless intellectual" and a "gifted author".