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'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

How I Fell In Love With Coldplay

How I Fell In Love With Coldplay

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Kshamaya Daniel's candid confessions after the Coldplay concert in Mumbai.

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.

Laxmi's Tomato Saar: Mangalorean Comfort Food

Laxmi's Tomato Saar: Mangalorean Comfort Food

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

Did Being A Leftie Help Pant Score Over Sanju?

Did Being A Leftie Help Pant Score Over Sanju?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Pant can give that differential variable that they are looking for in the batting order.'

Trent's net profit jumps 34% in Q3

Trent's net profit jumps 34% in Q3

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Tata group retail firm Trent Ltd reported a 34 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 496.54 crore in the December quarter, helped by the expansion of the store network and increase in attractive value propositions. The company's consolidated revenue from operations grew 34.32 per cent to Rs 4,656.56 crore during the quarter under review. Trent is also pursuing store portfolio optimization, which involves upgrading or consolidating smaller footprint stores with newer stores in more attractive micro markets.

'My father didn't like cricket': Kuldeep Sen on early struggles

'My father didn't like cricket': Kuldeep Sen on early struggles

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Pacer Kuldeep Singh, who was bought by Punjab Kings in the players' auction, is excited by the challenge of playing for his new team in IPL 2025 later this year.

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Medha Shankr's off-screen style avatars are a mix of style and grace that collide to create pure magic.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Aamir Chased Me With A Snake And Made Me Cry'

'Aamir Chased Me With A Snake And Made Me Cry'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'We've had our fights, and our laughs too.'

Why The Census Is Important

Why The Census Is Important

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

It will be interesting to see what shifts have been recorded in the last decade-and-a-half -- from the effects of demonetisation and Covid's second wave to the drop in fertility and increase in farm workers -- but we will only know this if and when the Census is conducted, points out Aakar Patel.

When Shivangi Decides To...

When Shivangi Decides To...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

From playful twirls to powerful poses, Shivangi Joshi knows how to turn heads with her undeniable presence.

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian audiences,' notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says prayed for harmony

Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says prayed for harmony

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a holy dip in the Sangam at Maha Kumbh on Sunday, urging the BJP to bathe with "patience." He criticized the BJP for splashing water on each other after bathing in the Sangam, saying people come to Kumbh for virtue and charity, not for water sports. Yadav, who had earlier taken a dip in the Ganga river in Haridwar on Makar Sankranti, said he had always visited the religious congregation. The latest official figures show that 1.17 crore people took a dip in the Sangam till late Sunday afternoon, bringing the total number of 'snan' (bath) in Maha Kumbh since its start to 11.47 crore.

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.

'Konstas tore MCC coaching manual to shreds'

'Konstas tore MCC coaching manual to shreds'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sam Konstas had the Indian camp in disbelief with his bold ramp shots off Bumrah

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'. Shyam G Menon explains how the proposed sale will reshapes global trade infrastructure.

He Said It, He Did It: Reddy's Family Weeps with Joy

He Said It, He Did It: Reddy's Family Weeps with Joy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Tears of joy flowed freely as Nitish Kumar Reddy reunited with his family after his maiden Test century.

Nora Wants Your Heart!

Nora Wants Your Heart!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Neha wants a great December... Warina takes her selfie right...Priyanka-Nick celebrate anniversary...

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.' 'Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.' 'Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood and theme of the show.'

For now it's pure business, getting the job done: Rohit

For now it's pure business, getting the job done: Rohit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'We are focusing on playing good cricket in the next two games. Pressure is always there on us as Indian cricketers. The need is to focus on the game and not on the pressure and challenges from the other side.'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.'

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Apart from the emotional value attached to buying gold, the yellow metal offers protection against inflation, interest rate spikes, currency and geopolitical risks, says Anamika Pareek.

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'I am simply highlighting a wrongdoing. This is why my complaint has merit, and the chief minister has ordered an inquiry.'

Is Sanya The Ultimate Girl Crush?

Is Sanya The Ultimate Girl Crush?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Sanya Malhotra is an artist, muse, and fashionista all at once.

NPS Vs PPF Vs EPF: And The Winner Is...

NPS Vs PPF Vs EPF: And The Winner Is...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Isn't the goal of retirement planning to create a balanced portfolio that aligns with your financial goals, rather than chasing returns blindly, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

What fashion has in store for you in the New Year.

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Hours after Reddy slammed the actor for holding a roadshow and waving to the crowds at the theatre, without referring to anyone, the 'Pushpa 2' star refuted the allegations and said it was not a procession or a roadshow.

Sukriti, Shanaya, Tejasswi's Y2K Magic

Sukriti, Shanaya, Tejasswi's Y2K Magic

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

You too can incorporate this trend in your wardrobe. Here's how.

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin

What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.'

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'

Top-Up SIPs Make More Money Than SIPs

Top-Up SIPs Make More Money Than SIPs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Meet the game-changer in mutual fund investments, explains Anamika Pareek.

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for your favourite jodi.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.