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Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Between shrieky humour, overstated emotions and done-to-death bouts of London tourism, Double XL plods to kickstart the actual discussion, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'There are tremendous personal, economic and emotional costs to bear in a case.' 'And those costs were suffered by Priya and Priya alone.' 'Nobody goes happily to court and you wouldn't wish that on anyone.'

Repo hike: Realtors expect short-term impact on housing sales

Repo hike: Realtors expect short-term impact on housing sales

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Housing sales are likely to be hit, especially in affordable and mid-income categories, following the RBI's decision to hike repo rate, according to real estate developers and consultants. However, the impact of RBI's decision to raise the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.40 per cent is expected to be for a short term, they added. This is the third consecutive rate hike after a 40 basis points and 50 basis points increase in May and June, respectively.

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild Of India

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild Of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The Guild had sought the views of its executive committee on what action should be taken against Akbar, a dormant member at present and one of its past presidents, Tejpal and senior journalist Gautam Adhikari "in light of sexual misconduct allegations levelled against them", a statement said.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Mr Akbar has underestimated the level of pent-up anger and commitment among these women,' a young lawyer tells Sunil Sethi.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.

Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma released from jail

Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma released from jail

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Sharma, son of former Union minister Venod Sharma, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi high court in December 2006 for killing Jessica Lal in 1999.

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

DOIT is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Morgan Credits in which Rana Kapoor's daughters Radha, Roshini and Raakhe, are directors. In 2018-19, the company incurred a net loss of Rs 48.76 crore on revenues of Rs 59 crore - a sharp contrast to 2017-18 when it had profits of Rs 2.7 crore on revenues of Rs 43 crore. To fund these aggressive investments into its subsidiaries in 2018-19, DOIT used debt which doubled to Rs 600 crore in 2018-19 from the previous year.

'Washington felt like a war zone'

'Washington felt like a war zone'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'

M J Akbar faces #MeToo heat; Swaraj dodges questions

M J Akbar faces #MeToo heat; Swaraj dodges questions

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'These are sexual harassment allegations. You are a woman minister in charge. Will there be a probe on the allegations?'

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Having missed out on qualifying for the Rio Games in 2016, C A Bhavani Devi said she had put too much pressure on herself before realising the importance of staying in the moment.

Uttam's Take: Akbar and the MeToo tsunami

Uttam's Take: Akbar and the MeToo tsunami

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Akbar controversy.

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The MoS was accused of sexual harassment from his former colleagues during his stint as an editor; allegations which he has termed as "baseless" and "fabricated".

Go glam in 10, 9, 8... Take a cue from these designs

Go glam in 10, 9, 8... Take a cue from these designs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Get set for some glam!

Meet the entrepreneur who donated Rs 110 crore to Shirdi

Meet the entrepreneur who donated Rs 110 crore to Shirdi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Nasscom co-founder K V Ramani was recently in the news for having built a Sai Ashram for Rs 110 crore and handed it over to Sri Saibaba Sansthan. He talks to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Awfis stands out for its 'ambience' and 'ease of doing business'.

'Today, I look at myself differently'

'Today, I look at myself differently'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I always believed films don't have any language.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'I don't think the audience expects me to do a sex comedy'

'I don't think the audience expects me to do a sex comedy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Helmet is a proper family film, just a film on condoms.' 'It can never be a sex comedy.'

LFW grand finale: Gypsies, gymnastics, theatrics!

LFW grand finale: Gypsies, gymnastics, theatrics!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The Lakme Fashion Week drew to a grand close on Day Five, with designer Malini Ramani pulling out all the stops to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Images: Shilpa Shetty weds

Images: Shilpa Shetty weds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Unlike Bollywood's last big fat wedding, Shilpa's shaadi had few big stars present.

Akbar links #MeToo charges to 2019 poll, threatens legal action

Akbar links #MeToo charges to 2019 poll, threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

'The allegations of misconduct made against me are false and fabricated, spiced up by innuendo and malice'

Lords of the labs

Lords of the labs

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

Why this eye hospital is a case study at Harvard

Why this eye hospital is a case study at Harvard

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Sanskara Eye Care's model of charging fee from only 20 per cent of the patients is sufficient to make each hospital self-sustaining in three to five years. But is not the only source of its sustenance. In the US, children are donating their pocket money towards eye surgery in these hospitals. It is $30 for a surgery, says founder R V Ramani.

As Kamala Harris nears victory, TN villages prepare for early Diwali

As Kamala Harris nears victory, TN villages prepare for early Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The villagers have now kept firecrackers ready to hail a win for Kamala Harris, also a US Senator.

Emraan Hashmi justifies rant against housing society

Emraan Hashmi justifies rant against housing society

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Emraan Hashmi clears the air in this video.

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Gehlot was made the chief minister of Rajasthan after the party formed government in the state.

Indian beauties on the runway

Indian beauties on the runway

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Day 2 at Amazon India Fashion Week saw some stunning Indian creations on the ramp. Take a look!

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'

Want 45% discount on auto insurance?

Want 45% discount on auto insurance?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Your behaviour is the key.

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is the most prone month for the development of cyclones in the pre-monsoon period.'

Release plea of Jessica Lal, Mattoo's killers rejected

Release plea of Jessica Lal, Mattoo's killers rejected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Manu Sharma, the convict in the murder case of Jessica, and Mattoo's killer Santosh Singh were among 204 who had approached the board, headed by state Home Minister Satyendar Jain, the sources said.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos!

Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos!

Rediff.com16 May 2014

That India is in the grip of Modi mania is evident. Why else would Modi saris and laddoos sell like the proverbial hot cakes?

Want to be 'in' this summer?

Want to be 'in' this summer?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

IMAGES: The WORST of India Resort Fashion Week

IMAGES: The WORST of India Resort Fashion Week

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The ten looks that missed the mark.

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It is important to look at factors like claim settlement ratios, persistency ratios, the extent of premium increase with age, insurer's reputation, etc, says Vaidyanathan Ramani.