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Video: Feroze Gujral's Rakhi message to readers

Video: Feroze Gujral's Rakhi message to readers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

We caught up with yesteryears supermodel Feroze Gujral recently and here's her Raksha Bandhan message to our readers.

8 Life lessons from Aamir Khan

8 Life lessons from Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Aamir!

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

PIX: Ileana remembers her bikini days

PIX: Ileana remembers her bikini days

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures.

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'My brother was a brat,' she tells Rajesh Karkera with a laugh.

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

As the clip went viral on social media, the education department ordered a probe.

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The BJP president hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the maximum killings of BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers have taken place in the latter's home district.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's YOUNG siblings

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's YOUNG siblings

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Karisma Kapoor's kids -- Samaira and Kiaan -- make a cute sister and brother pair.

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

As people wait in long queues outside banks, they appear happy that the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will unearth black money and root out corruption.

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Singh said if there is an attempt to hurt the self-respect of India, then it will not be tolerated and will be given a 'befitting reply'. "Whatever progress has been made in the talks, there should be a resolution of the matter. But to what extent it will be resolved, I cannot guarantee."

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Rakhi recipes: How to prepare Gujjias, Sandesh and more

Rakhi recipes: How to prepare Gujjias, Sandesh and more

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here are a few traditional preparations to help you sweeten Raksha Bandhan celebrations on August 21.

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Be ready with your awwwws!

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets on Tuesday, the first batch of four aircraft will come to India only by May next year.

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The figure assumes significance as the Sabarimala temple had witnessed frenzied devotees opposing the entry of women belonging to the menstrual-age in the wake of landmark Supreme Court verdict permitting women of all ages to offer prayers at the hill shrine.

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

On Raksha Bandhan, here's looking at some of the hottest Bollywood sisters to hit the screen.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil reviewed security situation with senior officials on Wednesday night, following the four low-intensity explosions in Pune.

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Pehlu Khan's name was mentioned in the summary of the chargesheet.

What's the best thing your bro/sis has done for you?

What's the best thing your bro/sis has done for you?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Has s/he helped you in your career? Has s/he helped you survive a difficult life situation?

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Diwali celebrations also did not take place last year though the monument was lit with multi-coloured LED bulbs.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

As we celebrte Raksha Bandhan, we take a look at sibling love in Hindi films.

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Referring to Modi's speeches in Parliament on Wednesday, he said it was clear that the prime minister was not interested in answering "fundamental questions".

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The defence minister will review the security situation along the Line of Control in the Valley and Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region.

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Another shocking honour killing: Couple burnt alive in Bihar

Another shocking honour killing: Couple burnt alive in Bihar

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In a suspected case of honour killing, a widowed woman who had recently remarried against her family's wishes was burnt alive along with her husband in Raksha Basatpur village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. Raj Kumari alias Radha Devi, who was in her early 30s, and her husband were allegedly killed by her brothers, said the police.

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Parrikar had moved to the South Block at the insistence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014.

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Rithvik Dhanjani and his girlfriend Asha Negi have won the sixth season of dance reality show Nach Baliye.

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 155-millimetre, 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, which was successfully tested in Pokhran, demonstrated its potential to be a world-beating system.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Ram Charan Tej gears up for Rachcha

Ram Charan Tej gears up for Rachcha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The film is set to release this week.