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Bollywood Gets Ready For 2024

Bollywood Gets Ready For 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Bollywood's first posts of 2024 are full of warmth and gratitude.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Dress Up Like Bollywood This Christmas

Dress Up Like Bollywood This Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

In the spirit of the season, Sukanya Verma has curated a list of holiday fashion essentials just for you.

India taught us how to play in these conditions: Knight

India taught us how to play in these conditions: Knight

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

England captain Heather Knight on Saturday conceded India showed them how to play in testing conditions after Harmanpreet Kaur's side notched up the biggest-ever win by runs in women's Test cricket.

Kerala Congress(J) splits, PJ Joseph resigns

Kerala Congress(J) splits, PJ Joseph resigns

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Kerala Public Works minister P J Joseph resigned from the Left Democratic Front ministry and announced the decision of his party to leave the LDF to merge with the Kerala Congress (Mani).

Shama's STUNNING Wedding Looks

Shama's STUNNING Wedding Looks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

To-be brides, here's all the inspiration you need for your wedding day.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Watch! Supermodel Candice Pinto shares her quarantine diary

Watch! Supermodel Candice Pinto shares her quarantine diary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

What models do when they quarantine, especially before a fashion week.

Anusha's Sweet Style Moments

Anusha's Sweet Style Moments

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The VJ has fans swooning over her fashionable looks.

HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Karnataka high court has advised the government to come up with some regulatory measures to check the growth of pseudo-therapists and 'Instagram influencers'.

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The bench said the petition has relied on a March 2 verdict of the apex court which had ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and ECs will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the prime minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity of election".

Why NASA Recognised Navaneeth Krishnan

Why NASA Recognised Navaneeth Krishnan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'I started looking at the raw images put out by NASA 10-12 years ago.'

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

These celebs are all set to spread some festive joy.

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

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

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers you need to know about Virat Kohli in Test cricket.

India test-fires land-attack version of BrahMos missile

India test-fires land-attack version of BrahMos missile

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is the world's fastest operational system in its class and recently DRDO has extended the range of the missile system from the existing 298 km to around 450 km.

#InstaNews: Pooja Hegde's birthday celebration

#InstaNews: Pooja Hegde's birthday celebration

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Happy birthday, Pooja!

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Sonia, PM and the UPA govt have hit a new low

Sonia, PM and the UPA govt have hit a new low

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Sheela Bhatt analyses the implications of the Supreme Court's landmark verdict on Thursday, trashing the appointment of PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2021.

India to carry out multiple launches of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

India to carry out multiple launches of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is the world's fastest operational system in its class and recently the DRDO has extended the range of the missile system from the existing 298 km to around 450 km.

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans capped a fairytale season by beating inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to win the IPL title in their first season in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

VOTE: Like Ash in pyjamas on mag cover?

VOTE: Like Ash in pyjamas on mag cover?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The actress has rocked an out of bed look on the latest edition of Grazia. Take the poll below and tell us what you think of it!

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2021.

Space tech firms urge PM to expedite approvals, fine tune rules

Space tech firms urge PM to expedite approvals, fine tune rules

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Government think-tank body Niti Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant supported the industry demand and called for setting up of a single window clearance system for expeditious approval of projects. Start-ups and small medium enterprises requested the prime minister to provide support in low-cost capital at the virtual launch of space and satellite industry body Indian Space Association (ISpA).

'Doesn't the Suryanelli rape victim deserve justice?'

'Doesn't the Suryanelli rape victim deserve justice?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

In this interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, the only woman Rajya Sabha member from Kerala, Dr T N Seema speaks about the party's strategy in the Rajya Sabha.

'Doesn't the Suryanelli rape victim deserve justice?'

'Doesn't the Suryanelli rape victim deserve justice?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

In this interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, the only woman Rajya Sabha member from Kerala, Dr T N Seema speaks about the party's strategy in the Rajya Sabha.

Suryanelli rape case: Former HC judge lands in controversy

Suryanelli rape case: Former HC judge lands in controversy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Stoking controversy, a former Kerala hgh curt judge on Saturday defended his judgement acquitting 35 accused in the Suryanelli gangrape case, in which Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien was allegedly involved, saying the victim was used in child prostitution and not raped.

'How can Kurien chair RS when rape law comes up?'

'How can Kurien chair RS when rape law comes up?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The mother of the Suryanelli gang-rape victim in Kerala has written to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi to ensure that PJ Kurien does not chair the Rajya Sabha when the bill on sexual violence against women comes up in Parliament.

Congress, BJP to fiercely contest Rajya Sabha post

Congress, BJP to fiercely contest Rajya Sabha post

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The elections for the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha election is expected some time next week. The vacancy arose because the term of K Rehman Khan has ended. The Bharatiya Janata Party will take the contest seriously; much like it did for the Presidential and vice-presidential polls and may ask the Telugu Desam Party or the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to contest.

'Govt, not Thomas, should seek review of SC order'

'Govt, not Thomas, should seek review of SC order'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The former central vigilance commissioner, PJ Thomas has remained tightlipped ever since the Supreme Court ruled his appointment as illegal. In this candid interview, Thomas's counsel, Wills Mathews, tells rediff.com that the President's order is unconstitutional and that the Supreme Court order itself was shocking, as it did not have the jurisdiction to pass such an order.

Why is the Left silent on the CVC imbroglio?

Why is the Left silent on the CVC imbroglio?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Even as the United Progressive Alliance government continues to be in a tizzy over the Central Vigilance C's appointment, sources say that PJ Thomas has refused to quit, primarily because he feels that he is an honest man and because as the central vigilance commissioner he enjoys immunity against prosecution, particularly in corruption cases.

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata discusses interesting ways to solve Para Jumble problems appearing in CAT.

Congress washes its hands off CVC imboglio

Congress washes its hands off CVC imboglio

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Interestingly, the Congress party has also washed its hands off the entire episode saying the issue was between the government and the Supreme Court and it was for the law officers to make the position clear. "Where does the Congress come in the picture?" asked Janardhan Dwivedi who heads the AICC media department.

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The party has been objecting to Telecom Secretary Thomas' appointment, saying that the move was aimed at burying the ongoing probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Rs 60,000 crore spectrum scam.

'BJP did nothing against CVC Thomas when in power'

'BJP did nothing against CVC Thomas when in power'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The government on Tuesday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party on the appointment of PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner saying the party did nothing when it was in power on sanctioning prosecution against him, as they could find any evidence against him.