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Jessica Alba to welcome baby number 2

Jessica Alba to welcome baby number 2

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

How to set up a healthcare fund

How to set up a healthcare fund

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

It is important to be prepared with a corpus to meet expenses that arise suddenly.

Jaitley compares Indira Gandhi to Hitler on Emergency anniversary

Jaitley compares Indira Gandhi to Hitler on Emergency anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The finance minister said unlike Hitler, Gandhi went a step ahead by endeavouring to transform India into "dynastic democracy".

China's Gold output hits new high in 2010

China's Gold output hits new high in 2010

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

China's gold output hit a new high of 340.88 tonnes last year, registering a year-on-year increase of 8.57 per cent. According to the latest data from China Gold Association, China's gold output has been the world's largest since 2007, when it surpassed that of South Africa.

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Pyaar karna paap nahi hain, Virodhi humaara baap nahi hain (Love is not a sin, we won't get bogged down by oppressors). With these lines, a group of likeminded individuals in New Delhi united to help inter-caste couples tie the knot without fear of getting killed for 'honour', reports Sahim Salim.

3 Indians jailed in Dubai for lewd texting

3 Indians jailed in Dubai for lewd texting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

A 42-year-old flight attendant and a 47-year-old cabin services supervisor -- both unidentified -- of Emirates Airline were convicted of "coercion to commit sin" after sending each other sexually-themed SMS messages, the National newspaper reported court documents as saying.

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh that included talks on improving defense ties and building a deepwater port, according to reports.

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India has a history of successful mascots. The adorable Amul Girl has been gracing hoardings with topical punch lines. And Maharaja, launched way back in the 1940s, continues to represent the Air India with a new look since 2015.

Congress sits pretty as PM walks the tightrope

Congress sits pretty as PM walks the tightrope

Rediff.com3 May 2010

With the attacks on the Congress allies increasing, whether it be Sharad Pawar in the IPL goings on or A Raja, the Union telecom minister who is alleged to be the beneficiary in the allocation of 2G spectrum, the government has had to put up a brave face in addition to mobilising its artillery to defend its ministers.

India can rise again, I have a clear road map: Modi

India can rise again, I have a clear road map: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India has a chance to rise again as a global economic power and suggested that it could match with China and he has a "clear roadmap" to channelise entrepreneurial capabilities of country's 1.25 billion people.

An open letter and appeal from a tribal advocate

An open letter and appeal from a tribal advocate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

A human rights advocate based in Chhtaisgarh was allegedly picked up by the local police for being a "Naxalite supporter".

PM, Sonia's confidant may be next Cabinet Secy

PM, Sonia's confidant may be next Cabinet Secy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The recent visit of Pulok Chatterjee, a 1974 batch Indian Administrative Service officer and an Executive Director of the World Bank, to New Delhi has fuelled speculations that the top bureaucrat may be pulled out of his current assignment and appointed as the Prime Minister's Secretary.Speculations are rife that Chatterjee is on his way to the coveted post of the Cabinet Secretary, and he may be formally appointed by early next year.

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Battling charges over escape of Warren Anderson days after the Bhopal tragedy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sought to give a new spin on the issue, saying Arjun Singh took the decision on then Union Carbide chief executive officer's exit keeping in view the law and order situation.

Kingfisher reworks plane purchase plan

Kingfisher reworks plane purchase plan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines has decided to change its earlier fleet acquisition plan. Though it aims to more than double the size from 66 to 137 aircraft by 2015-16, it does not now plan to induct Airbus 380s.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

PM's working group for autonomous J&K

PM's working group for autonomous J&K

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

In a noteworthy progress, a working group of the prime minister has suggested autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Central government may consider an offer made by the ruling National Conference in this regard.

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Arpi deserves to be complimented for the commitment and hard work that have gone into this production. The frustrations of seeking reliable documentation from the catacombs of the Indian bureaucracy did not deter him from going after the best information available, and the result is one that he can take much satisfaction in. Ambassador Prabhat P Shukla, Member Advisory Council, Vivekananda International Foundation, reviews Claude Arpi's The End of an Era: India Exits Tibet.

Jaswant upset over ban on his book in Gujarat

Jaswant upset over ban on his book in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The Gujarat government slammed Jaswant's book titled Jinnah: India-Partition, Independence, accusing him of denigrating the image of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who was a Gujarati and held in high esteem by people across Gujarat and rest of the India for his role during India's freedom struggle against the British rulers.

Asia C'ship: India men & women teams start on winning note

Asia C'ship: India men & women teams start on winning note

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Sindhu leads India to 3-2 win over Hong Kong in Asia badminton Team Championship

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Besides criticising CM Arvind Kejriwal on scores of issues, Shah alleged the AAP government made only promises throughout its tenure and now in the last three months, public money was being spent on advertisements for its announcements.

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Pakistani experts are disappointed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech in Parliament on the Indo-Pak joint statement, terming it as a response to the pressure exerted by Opposition parties.

Dhoni, Harbhajan give slip to police

Dhoni, Harbhajan give slip to police

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh gave some anxious moments to the police in Chandigarh when they left the team hotel without informing them.

MHA committee suspends secretary

MHA committee suspends secretary

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Mumbai Hockey Association's newly-elected managing committee on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to its secretary Kehar Singh, suspending him from all activities of the association for 90 days with immediate effect.

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The iconic singers will be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars.

Sania Mirza out of Aus Open doubles event

Sania Mirza out of Aus Open doubles event

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Sania Mirza's campaign ended with a straight-set defeat in the women's doubles' third round on a disappointing day for the Indians at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Woods recovers form at Sawgrass championship

Woods recovers form at Sawgrass championship

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Six days after missing the cut by eight shots at the Quail Hollow Championship, Tiger Woods recovered from a shaky start to card a two-under-par 70 in the opening round at the TPC Sawgrass.

Breakfast to dinner: The best of Goa on a platter

Breakfast to dinner: The best of Goa on a platter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

They'll tell you Goa's food stories in photos.

View: India, Pak must get their act together

View: India, Pak must get their act together

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Manmohan Singh and Yusuf Raza Gilani hold the key to South Asia's progress, observes Sanjaya Baru, former media advisor to the Prime Minister.

'Cong has damaged itself by fielding Chidambaram from Maha'

'Cong has damaged itself by fielding Chidambaram from Maha'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The Shiv Sena on Monday slammed the Congress for fielding former Union minister P Chidambaram from Maharashtra for the Rajya Sabha poll, saying the party has "damaged itself by foisting him on the state".

I am happy for Nico and the team: Schumacher

I am happy for Nico and the team: Schumacher

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Michael Schumacher was just a spectator on the pit wall as Nico Rosberg secured a first podium for the new Mercedes team at Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Noting that the Congress was not able to win even a single Lok Sabha seat in 17 states, he said it was time for the Congress to introspect and "accept defeat".

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Ayodhya case: Hindu sides rebut Muslim claims

Ayodhya case: Hindu sides rebut Muslim claims

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The counsel stated that from the pillar bases, artefacts, circular shrine, intersecting brickbat walls found in excavation, an inference can be drawn that the massive structure was a temple and not any Islamic structure.

Try these exotic, mouth-watering desserts

Try these exotic, mouth-watering desserts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

We invited readers to send in their recipes. Here are three entries we received. Share yours!

Angelina Jolie had an affair with Mick Jagger?

Angelina Jolie had an affair with Mick Jagger?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Biographer Jenny Paul has claimed in his new work that the Rolling Stones lead was married to his now ex-wife, model Jerry Hall, when the Original Sin actress paired up with him.

Hardik Patel sentenced to 2 years jail in 2015 riot case, gets bail

Hardik Patel sentenced to 2 years jail in 2015 riot case, gets bail

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Hardik Patel, was one of the accused in the FIR which was filed in Mehsana district on July 23, 2015, when a rally of the Patel community seeking reservation turned violent in Visnagar, resulting in damage to property and assault on some media persons.

'Jacko's deadly drugs cocktail revealed'

'Jacko's deadly drugs cocktail revealed'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The name of the painkillers emerged after police probing an injection, which apparently caused a cardiac arrest to the legendary star, talked to a doctor about the details.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

Chronology: GST's 17-year roller coaster ride

Chronology: GST's 17-year roller coaster ride

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

After 17 tumultuous years, a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) will rollout from midnight of June 30, overhauling India's convoluted indirect taxation system and unifying the $2 trillion economy with 1.3 billion people into a single market.