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SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The award function was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'People ask me from where I get the strength to fight this battle. I really do not know.' 'Perhaps God is giving me the strength as I am fighting for truth.'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'

So much the phone has taken away from us

So much the phone has taken away from us

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'How did we get here?' 'How did utility morph into addiction?' 'Is this what Graham Bell intended?' asks Veenu Sandhu.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Gloves, masks, vitamin C, wet wipes and sanitisers are the new essentials you have to move around with.

Biplab now suggests mechanical engineers should not join civil services

Biplab now suggests mechanical engineers should not join civil services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Tripura CM is no stranger to making controversial statements.

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

Photos: Padma Lakshmi's fangirl moment

Photos: Padma Lakshmi's fangirl moment

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The model-turned-celebrity chef took a moment to share selfies with the honorees at Time magazine's annual gala.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Review: Bombairiya has its moments...

Review: Bombairiya has its moments...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Director Pia Sukanya's effort is sincere, but it's not enough to create the madness required in such films, feels Ramesh S.

No country for old men

No country for old men

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'Attempts to buy myself a pair of jeans proved unfruitful because there didn't appear to be a pair that wasn't ripped by design'. 'All the fashion seemed to be for the sickeningly young,' reports Kishore Singh after a recent trip to the mall.

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The children who use the said application are vulnerable to sexual predators, the court said.

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

According to Delhi Police data, 2,043 cases of rapes were registered last year as compared to 2,059 cases the year before that and 2,065 cases in 2016.

Experienced the magic of a book club?

Experienced the magic of a book club?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A common interest in literature often leads to new bonds with people you'd never otherwise meet.

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Swimsuit model reveals the dark side of social media

Swimsuit model reveals the dark side of social media

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Andrea Christina talks about being bullied and shamed on social media.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Bring back the love!

Bring back the love!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Hate is far easier to package. And that is perhaps why politicians do not see the We Care feeling as a currency worth cultivating. It is high time we showed them the currency of this transaction too exists. And that we make this We Care currency precious enough to hoard and bank upon, says Shameem Akthar.

Mitch Marsh gets Australia call-up for Perth Test

Mitch Marsh gets Australia call-up for Perth Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The 26-year-old would be expected to offer a fourth pace option to back up the strike trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, who secured Australia a 120-run victory to give them a 2-0 lead in the series on Wednesday.

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

IMG Models, the agency behind most supermodels & Hollywood stars, to represent the Bollywood star.

I haven't given up, Hamilton assures fans

I haven't given up, Hamilton assures fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Briton raised eyebrows on Tuesday when he started an Instagram story, which disappeared after 24 hours, with some cryptic comments.

India footballer Indumathi dons COVID-19 role

India footballer Indumathi dons COVID-19 role

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The nationwide lockdown has transformed many otherwise buzzing streets across the country into tranquil expanses. It is on a few of such streets filled with ghastly echoes that the quaint figure of a female police officer goes about her duty with her colleagues, making sure that movement is restricted amongst the people in order to flatten the proverbial curve. Wearing the traditional khaki uniform of the Tamil Nadu Police -- a surgical mask stretched over her face, and a pair of gloves pulled over her hands for protection, India women's team midfielder Indumathi Kathiresan is barely recognisable to those stopped by her for checking on the streets of Anna Nagar, Chennai.

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

The Reader is not that engaging

The Reader is not that engaging

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Despite the Oscar-winning performance of Kate Winslet, The Reader is still a movie that can best be summarised as 'when bad movies happen to good actors.'

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Australia's captain Meg Lanning says her team is going into the Wt20 final against India not just to put on a good show, but win it.

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The former Boca Juniors and Napoli player coached Argentina at the 2010 World Cup, where his team were beaten 4-0 by Germany at the quarter-final stage

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona may be a giant of the game's history, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums.

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Seems like she has had enough of bizarre allegations.

Who is Millie Bobby Brown, youngest on TIME's 100 list?

Who is Millie Bobby Brown, youngest on TIME's 100 list?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 14 is the youngest person among world's 100 most influential people by TIME magazine.

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

A bench of justices R S Endlaw and Asha Menon issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their stand on the plea by two women seeking to get married under the SMA.

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Donald Trump becomes the first American president to visit India with his wife and daughter and son-in-law in tow