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India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Realpolitik demands that India now crafts its own approach to counter China's Indian Ocean 'string of pearls' strategy and its new stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, says Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd).

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

We are confident of a positive March 6: Akhilesh Yadav

We are confident of a positive March 6: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Akhilesh Yadav, the 39-year-old son of Samajwadi Party strong man Mulayam Singh, is the man who has directed his party's campaign for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The three-time member of Parliament from Kannauj is no stranger to electoral politics, but elections 2012 is at another level altogether.

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

It was supposed to be a book reading, but watch out... the actor had bigger plans.

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Visibility is very important, but visibility is also very expensive.' Swapnil Joglekar explores the Parasite phenomenon.

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee said on Monday that Warner had engaged in a personal verbal attack against De Kock on the pitch that involved members of his family.

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The parties never end in Bollywood!

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

World No 5 Roger Federer's possible records aside, it is the first time since 2003 that the semis have featured four men outside the top four in the world rankings.

Why the NRC is cruel

Why the NRC is cruel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'I do not think that we are showing Hindu humanity and humaneness in the process of the National Register of Citizens.'

Worst Troublemaker in Bigg Boss? You Pick!

Worst Troublemaker in Bigg Boss? You Pick!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Both Ozhivudivasathe Kali and Lens look very promising!

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Madras HC said the platform should not be used to host obscene videos.

Was Anuj killed for not telling time?

Was Anuj killed for not telling time?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Anuj Bidve, the unfortunate young man who lost his life in an "unprovoked" attack by a stranger in the United Kingdom, might have been killed after failing to tell the gunman the correct time.

'I am really inspired by Hitchcock'

'I am really inspired by Hitchcock'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The director talks about his much anticipated debut film Muran

TV couple Karan Mehra, Nisha Rawal welcome baby boy

TV couple Karan Mehra, Nisha Rawal welcome baby boy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

This is the couple's first child.

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The murder of ace crime reporter J Dey has once again put Maharashtra's nefarious oil mafia under the scanner. Through various criminal acts, the men behind the racket have proved that they are no strangers to violence.

Avoiding India's gropers

Avoiding India's gropers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

It's a problem that, unfortunately, most Indian women have to contend with -- strangers who look for opportune moments to cop a feel.

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

Vote! Jack Sparrow's coolest lines

Vote! Jack Sparrow's coolest lines

Rediff.com18 May 2011

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In Kashmir, it's easier to go past security than youngsters with sticks and Molotovs

In Kashmir, it's easier to go past security than youngsters with sticks and Molotovs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Srinagar like any other part of Kashmir is witnessing the longest spell of curfew since July 8 when unrest broke out in the Valley.

'She left me because I don't have a sound education'

'She left me because I don't have a sound education'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on October 13 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Review: Murli Meets Meera is another love story

Review: Murli Meets Meera is another love story

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Romantic film lovers may consider giving the film a try.

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A punitive majoritarian State can make an example of individuals who raise their voice in criticism of the prime minister and divisive politics, warns Sunil Sethi.

Penelope Cruz gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Penelope Cruz gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

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

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Gyan Dev Ahuja said people resent cow smuggling and slaughter.

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Hangover Part II, has grossed about $145 million worldwide in just three days.

Sridevi goes to US for English Vinglish

Sridevi goes to US for English Vinglish

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Husband Boney Kapoor is not invited to the girls' only vacation!

Review: Pirates is just not savvy

Review: Pirates is just not savvy

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The film disappoints because of its complete lack of ambition.

Now turn your wall or table into a computer!

Now turn your wall or table into a computer!

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Husain, along with his partner Mohammed Azharudin, has created a surface computing mechanism whereby large surfaces like table tops, walls or large LCD screen can be turned in to touch screens that are capable of performing various computing tasks.

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2016

An eight-year-old girl, who was sleeping outside her hut, was allegedly abducted and raped by a youth in outer Delhi's Kirari area, police said on Tuesday.

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Facebook vows to combat alarming abuse trend

Facebook vows to combat alarming abuse trend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Engineers at Facebook are reportedly working on new systems to fight the trend of 'trolling', where anonymous online users 'bombard' victims with offensive messages or abuse.

Pirates 4 poised to earn as much as $200 million

Pirates 4 poised to earn as much as $200 million

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The fourth edition in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is all set to make new records at the box office.

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Ten Must Watch Pirate Movies

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Here's looking at the must-watch films for pirate movie lovers.

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The court was hearing the plea filed against the arrest of the rights activists -- Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha -- in the case.

London attack: Hero MP battled to save life of stabbed police officer

London attack: Hero MP battled to save life of stabbed police officer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The minister, who was formerly a British Army officer, tried to save the man's life but he tragically died after being stabbed outside one of the gates to the Houses of Parliament.

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

No one imagined that this could happen to Chennai. We were just a happy little town content with our Kollywood and Coffee, but humanity has won over once again, says Pavithra Selvam.