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Rajesh Khanna was Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise and Cary Grant

Rajesh Khanna was Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise and Cary Grant

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The man lived a life so grand, touched and entertained millions. He defined my early teenage years and in some ways who I am today. For that I will always be grateful to him, says Aseem Chhabra.

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Ra.One animator Charu Khandal is still in ICU but is showing signs of improvement.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Gauri attend Zee Cine awards in Macau

PIX: Shah Rukh, Gauri attend Zee Cine awards in Macau

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Zee Cine Awards took place on Saturday night -- Rockstar and The Dirty Picture emerged as big winners.

Fresh sanctions against N Korea: A serious mistake by US

Fresh sanctions against N Korea: A serious mistake by US

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

The US is unwittingly proving to the North Korean leadership that its experimentation with transparency was unwise, says B Raman

Are Indian nuclear weapons facilities safe?

Are Indian nuclear weapons facilities safe?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Parliament must insist that the government should direct its Department of Atomic Energy to immediately examine and make recommendations to the government on the structure of an independent surveillance and regulatory authority for the defence nuclear facilities, says Dr A Gopalakrishnan.

'For Sonia, Mulayam is a long term, unpredictable ally'

'For Sonia, Mulayam is a long term, unpredictable ally'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Rasheed Kidwai, associate editor of The Telegraph newspaper who is the author of Sonia: A biography and 24 Akbar Road, made an exclusive appearance on Rediff Chat on Monday where he fielded wide-ranging questions about the Presidential poll. Here is the transcript from the chat..

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A long ordeal awaits the Khandals, as they have to watch and wait for young Charu to recover.

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Mauli Singh gives us a peek in her friend Charu Khandal's life.

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Here's looking at the best Malayalam directors who called the shots in 2011.

New York: Temple, Islamic centre fire bombing suspect confesses

New York: Temple, Islamic centre fire bombing suspect confesses

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The 40-year old, whose identity has not been released yet, was arrested on Tuesday after the police tracked down his car that was seen at the site of the attacks through surveillance cameras as well identified by few witnesses, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said.

Pallakele ODI: Gul sets up Pakistan win over Sri Lanka

Pallakele ODI: Gul sets up Pakistan win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Umar Gul sliced through the Sri Lanka top order on Thursday to set up an untroubled six wickets win for Pakistan in a rain-shortened first one-day international at the Pallakele Stadium.

Why was expelled MP at Sachin's oath-taking?

Why was expelled MP at Sachin's oath-taking?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Pradeep Gandhi, one of the 11 MPs expelled from Parliament after being found guilty in the cash-for-query scam in 2005, was seen standing next to Sachin after his swearing-in inside Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari's chamber and was prominently seen during the photo-op later.

Azharuddin's son continues to be critical

Azharuddin's son continues to be critical

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The condition of Ayazuddin, son of former cricketer and Moradabad member of Parliament Mohammad Azharuddin, who was grievously injured in a road mishap in Hyderabad, continued to remain 'critical' for the fourth day today, Apollo Hospital sources said.

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

'No issue in deporting Rohingyas, Myanmar will accept them'

'No issue in deporting Rohingyas, Myanmar will accept them'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The Rohingyas were illegal immigrants and not refugees who had applied for asylum in India, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Amrita School of Medicine invites applications for Amrita Entrance Examination -- Medical (2010) for admission to MD/ MS and PG diploma courses.

Archery WC: Deepika Kumari enters individual final

Archery WC: Deepika Kumari enters individual final

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Promising Indian archer Deepika Kumari has made the final of the women's recurve individual event of the World Cup Stage 2 at Antalya. She will face Korea's Lee Sung Jin in the summit clash on Saturday.

Cong appeals Oppn to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament

Cong appeals Oppn to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

With the opposition parties closing ranks to raise the heat on price rise and other issues, the Congress on Friday appealed to them to allow smooth functioning of Parliament to pass key bills including Lokpal.

SBI to cut lending rates soon

SBI to cut lending rates soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

The transmission of the last cash reserve ratio cut has also not happened fully because that came in March.

PIX: What are Bollywood stars selling this summer?

PIX: What are Bollywood stars selling this summer?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Kareena Kapoor was recently signed on by Coke to endorse Limca for Rs. 2.5 crore a year!

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Twitter said it is a platform where "marginalised voices can be seen and heard, but we also have a public commitment to being apolitical. We realise that this photo may not accurately represent that commitment".

SM Krishna in Sri Lanka on four-day visit

SM Krishna in Sri Lanka on four-day visit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna arrived in Colombo on Monday on a four-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will meet the country's top leadership and tour the war-ravaged northern areas.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Do you know what DBEYR, FWIW, WYWH mean?

Do you know what DBEYR, FWIW, WYWH mean?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Our light-hearted view of Indian politics :)))

Kerala Police registers case against Shah Rukh Khan

Kerala Police registers case against Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

The actor has been registered for violating provisions of Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986.

'India is more than just a research power centre'

'India is more than just a research power centre'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

There is a dramatic shift in which even the smallest denominator in tier-2 cities are using adobe products and since there is such a low penetration across the country's small cities, the opportunity is only going to rise.

Recipes: Jackfruit Mulaka, Ennagai Palya, more...

Recipes: Jackfruit Mulaka, Ennagai Palya, more...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Here's the recipe that will help you make these delicious Kannada recipes: Maddur Vada, Ennagai Palya, Jack Fruit Mulaka and Jolada Rotti.

Redevelop telecom success in rural India: Sibal

Redevelop telecom success in rural India: Sibal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal asked private telecom operators to replicate the success story of telecom revolution -- witnessed in urban India-- in rural areas as well.

PIX: Kareena tops Asia's Sexiest Women list

PIX: Kareena tops Asia's Sexiest Women list

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Check out the other Indian women who made it to the list.

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

In an unprecedented move that will surely bring her on a collision course with the state government, Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal, using her special powers, has appointed retired judge of Gujarat high court Justice RA Mehta as the Lokayukta of the state.The governor has bypassed the Narendra Modi-led state government while making the appointment. The state government has been sitting on the file regarding the appointment of a state Lokayukta.

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary.

Railway unions seek limit on fare subsidy

Railway unions seek limit on fare subsidy

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

They want fare subsidies for only those below the poverty line, daily wage earners, senior citizens and students.

Agneepath scores big overseas

Agneepath scores big overseas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The film may just end up with a robust $8 million at the end of its overseas run.

Shah Rukh Khan ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Shah Rukh Khan ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

A fun take on what infuriates King Khan!

Kareena to start shooting for Heroine from Nov 25

Kareena to start shooting for Heroine from Nov 25

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Madhur has his eyes on the National Award for his leading lady. Priyanka Chopra and Tabu have won best actress awrads for his films Fashion and Chandni Bar respectively.

Pix: Is Kareena looking her sexiest ever?

Pix: Is Kareena looking her sexiest ever?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Feast your eyes on pictures of Bebo's recent appearances that support our claim.

'Indian markets unlikely to slip below Oct lows'

'Indian markets unlikely to slip below Oct lows'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

A meaningful correction in global oil prices and/or progress on key reforms would be important re-rating triggers for the Indian stock market, says Bharat Iyer, executive director and the head of India equity research at JPMorgan.

New Zealand in cruise control against Zimbabwe

New Zealand in cruise control against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

New Zealand's captain Ross Taylor's 111 not out has put the hosts in a commanding position against Zimbabwe. New Zealand are five for 331 on the first day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Napier on Thursday.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

England beat India by six wickets in Twenty20

England beat India by six wickets in Twenty20

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Kevin Pietersen struck a rollicking 53 as England salvaged some pride on an otherwise dismal Indian tour with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the hosts in the lone Twenty20 International in Kolkata on Saturday.