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Preity Zinta's GORGEOUS bridal avatars!

Preity Zinta's GORGEOUS bridal avatars!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

PZ's played a newlywed many times on screen!

Rains! Lights! Camera! Action!

Rains! Lights! Camera! Action!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

What happens when you shoot at night, under pouring rain, as electrical wires snake around and your eyes turn gritty due to lack of sleep?

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

Devyani no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US

Devyani no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The United States o Friday said senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who returned to New Delhi, no longer enjoys immunity and she and Indian government were told that an arrest warrant might be issued against her.

Devyani indicted for visa fraud, granted diplomatic immunity

Devyani indicted for visa fraud, granted diplomatic immunity

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was today indicted for visa fraud and making false statements but can leave the US as she has been accorded diplomatic immunity.

'I did my first Kannada film to earn pocket money'

'I did my first Kannada film to earn pocket money'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'I want to do Hindi and Telugu films now.' Actress Rakul Preet Singh tells Radhika Rajamani.

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Gupta, 65, reported to the minimum security satellite camp at FMC Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts on June 17.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Murthy is the second Indian-American to be removed by the Trump administration from a senior position.

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'Perhaps it isn't protocol at all, but power before which we abase ourselves,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Gas affected areas in Bhopal are still bereft of basic amenities.

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Telugu cinema!

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If at all,' says Suhasini Haidar, Foreign Affairs Editor, CNN-IBN, 'Devyani Khobragade is to avoid facing a full trial, the process of that negotiation must start immediately, for which the current acrimonious atmosphere must be improved. It is no more than the US was willing to do for Raymond Davis; the Italian government for its sailors; and India for Captain Sunil James and Vijayan in Togo. Devyani Khobragade is not accused of charges anywhere as serious they were, and whether Preet Bharara's office recognises it or not, she is a diplomat who represents a proud country that has taken the insult to her as a personal insult to the country.'

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We are not in the crore game, at least not me.' 'So when I do a film, I do it purely on its merit, where I think we will go ahead and make a fantastic film.'

Rajat Gupta's appeal to overturn insider trading conviction rejected

Rajat Gupta's appeal to overturn insider trading conviction rejected

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

His prison term is set to end on March 2016.

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Indian-American Congressman Dr Amerish Bera feels that an apology will help India and the United States work through any misunderstandings. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC

Radical cleric sentenced to life in prison on terror charges

Radical cleric sentenced to life in prison on terror charges

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

A 56-year old British cleric has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in US after being convicted of 11 terror-related charges, including providing material support to Al Qaeda and conspiring to establish a terrorist training camp in the US.

Al Qaeda leader Libi pleads not guilty in US court

Al Qaeda leader Libi pleads not guilty in US court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

A top al-Qaeda operative, captured by US special forces in a secretive mission in Libya this month, pleaded not guilty to a charge of his involvement in the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania that killed 224 people, in a New York court.

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A US court has asked the State Department to respond by December 10 to the objections raised by a rights group over the immunity granted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with a lawsuit filed against him for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Reacting strongly to the second indictment against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States, India on Saturday said it was an "unnecessary" step and any measure consequent to the decision will "unfortunately" impact efforts on both sides to build a strategic partnership between India and the US.

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghayth was on Tuesday sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to kill US nationals and providing material support to terrorists.

'Rajat Gupta should end challenge to insider trading verdict'

'Rajat Gupta should end challenge to insider trading verdict'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Gupta, 66, is currently serving his prison term.

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says it's the 'biggest failure of our system'.

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whose arrest soured India-US relations, was on Friday re-indicted on visa fraud charges, a couple of days after a US court dismissed an earlier indictment.

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rediff.com31 May 2014

He is expected to be assigned to a medium-security prison in Otisville, New York, about 70 miles from New York City.

Martoma fails to avoid jail in insider trading case

Martoma fails to avoid jail in insider trading case

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Martoma, 40, was sentenced in federal court last month by US District Judge Paul Gardephe for his role as the "central figure" in the most lucrative insider trading scheme ever charged involving $275 million in illegal profits and avoided losses.

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Saying the group does not have 'any entitlement' to make such a demand.

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma successful in delaying prison term

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma successful in delaying prison term

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The appeals court granted Martoma's request to extend his November 10 surrender date until an appellate panel hears and decides on his motion for bail pending appeal.

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Reema Shah pleaded guilty to insider trading and cooperated with the US government for accepting insider info from a Yahoo! executive

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India on Friday expelled senior American diplomat within hours of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade being asked to leave the United States after her indictment in a visa fraud case for which she was arrested nearly a month ago, triggering strong reaction from the government here.

US appeals court denies Rajat Gupta's petition to rehear case

US appeals court denies Rajat Gupta's petition to rehear case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

A full panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday denied Gupta's petition for 'panel rehearing, or, in the alternative, for rehearing en banc'.

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has throat cancer

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has throat cancer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

In a brief letter to his colleagues and shareholders, Dimon disclosed that the cancer was detected quickly and is confined to the original site and adjacent lymph nodes on the right side of his neck with no evidence of cancer elsewhere in his body.