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Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant finished off his innings in style by scoring high on his last theatrical release, Chichhore, a film that was ironically about suicide not being a solution.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Paytm to launch stock-broking services soon

Paytm to launch stock-broking services soon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Paytm had received the approval for brokerage services from market regulator Sebi in January this year.

The TOP 10 Movies from 10 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Movies from 10 Years Ago

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

2010 was a year that made quite a few careers. It was also the year when films started earning Rs 100 crores.

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

On Wednesday, a Delhi court had granted bail to Azad, who was accused of inciting people during the anti-CAA protest at Jama Masjid.

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Any defeat for the BJP now would imply that anti-incumbency against Modi has set in, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aditya Chopra's BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS

Aditya Chopra's BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja raises a toast to Aditya Chopra on his birthday, and looks at his 10 most successful productions.

Paytm enters Japan, next stop Europe

Paytm enters Japan, next stop Europe

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

After gaining 300 million mobile wallet users in India, the firm has now expanded operations to Japan via PayPay Corporation, a joint venture established by SoftBank Corp and Yahoo Japan Corporation.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Anand, as white, had simply an extra pawn and this is where the tenacity of Carlsen came to fore.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Anand moved to joint sixth spot with 2.5 points on a day that saw Firouzja Alireza scoring a sensational victory over super-solid Anish Giri of Holland.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

'Adhyayan was completely under Kangana's spell'

'Adhyayan was completely under Kangana's spell'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'He would not hear a word against her, no matter what she did to him.' 'Just because you are a National Award winner, it doesn't give you the license to walk all over people and destroy their lives.'

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.

Virbhadra Singh suffering from swine flu

Virbhadra Singh suffering from swine flu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after he complaints of breathing problem.

Yes, Congress Does Matter!

Yes, Congress Does Matter!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

It is wrong to say the Congress doesn't matter. Certainly one set of people who do not believe that for a minute is the BJP. That's why even in his speech in Parliament on Constitution Day, Mr Modi called dynastic politics a threat to democracy, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BCCI grows richer with new deal

BCCI grows richer with new deal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Cricketers are the highest profile athletes and enjoy rockstar status in the world's second most populous country

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

AFSPA can be safely lifted from almost 90 per cent of Nagaland, argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'We all know that when the Babri Masjid was demolished, P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister.' 'He did not do anything to stop the demolition.'

'We haven't seen success like this'

'We haven't seen success like this'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Within just a day, they had binge-watched the entire season 2 and now they are asking for season 3!'

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

Video: Watch Taapsee, Deepika at an awards show

Video: Watch Taapsee, Deepika at an awards show

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Karan Johar's Kalank may have tanked at the box office but it was a winner at the 12th Mirchi Music Awards, where it won the top awards.

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Modi government's defeat on farm laws underlines the perils of governing an entire continent-sized, diverse and federal nation like the chief minister of a state, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Diwali party at his residence, and invited his filmi friends.

ED custody of Anil Deshmukh's aides extended till July 6

ED custody of Anil Deshmukh's aides extended till July 6

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Deshmukh's personal secretary Sanjeev Palande and personal assistant Kundan Shinde were arrested by the ED on June 26, after it carried out raids against them and the NCP leader in Mumbai and Nagpur.

What's Tiger up to with Sonakshi, Nushrat?

What's Tiger up to with Sonakshi, Nushrat?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Bollywood's party night!

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

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.

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'To all the MBAs that burn the candle at both ends, travel half-a-million miles every year, and spend little or no quality time with their families, the rise to riches of Mr Bikhchandani and Mr Banga, should be true inspiration,' notes Sandeep Goyal.

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'If we again become complacent at the end of the second wave, we are going to suffer more as it will be even more intense.'

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Kumar was talking on employment issue when onions came flying at him at the rally in support of his party nominee Sudhanshu Shekhar at Gangaur village ground in Harlakhi assembly constituency, but it missed the target.

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Amid news that the company was planning to scale down its online marketplace business and eventually exit it, Paytm Mall is targeting Rs 10,000 crore in business over the next 12 months, says Karan Choudhury.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Irrespective of their voting preferences, most voters would find this comparison with ISIS revolting. More specifically, would it persuade anybody who voted for Narendra Modi to change her or his mind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

4 returning migrants, infant killed in 2 road mishaps

4 returning migrants, infant killed in 2 road mishaps

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A truck carrying a group of 54 migrant labourers and their families from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh rammed into a stationary truck near Lalpur police post on Kanpur-Jhansi highway, killing three people and injuring 43 others.

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Aazad reached Shaheen Bagh a day after his bail conditions were relaxed. Addressing a massive gathering, the Dalit leader said the CAA is a 'black law' that is dividing people on religious lines.

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'I must respectfully decline the invitation in view of the recent coverage of the BBC of certain incidents of violence in Delhi,' Vempati said in his letter to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Director General Tony Hall.

Why MP, Maha got more oxygen, but Delhi less? HC to Centre

Why MP, Maha got more oxygen, but Delhi less? HC to Centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The query was put to the Centre by a bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli which during the hearing said the central government has to either show some justification for this or "make amends" now that the situation has been brought to its attention.

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Were you charged exorbitantly for a humble meal at a restaurant? Share your experiences and learnings with us.

How does Anurag Kashyap rate Nawaz's Thackeray?

How does Anurag Kashyap rate Nawaz's Thackeray?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Will *you* watch Thackeray this weekend?