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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.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Politics was never my cup of tea: Kabir Suman

Politics was never my cup of tea: Kabir Suman

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman, who has opposed Operation Greenhunt, discusses his passions and politics in a lively interview.

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

According to a study, men with facial hair are more likely to cheat on their partners and get into fights than clean shaven men.

Freida Pinto:  I am not famous in India

Freida Pinto: I am not famous in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The 26-year-old Slumdog Millionaire star opens up about her life and fame.

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A good deal of the 92nd Academy Awards (going hostless second year in a row) was a drag what with a staggeringly dull red carpet, long-winded, lacklustre speeches and uneven live acts following too quickly one after another.

'The Gita's wisdom has gone mainstream'

'The Gita's wisdom has gone mainstream'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Today, more than ever, American society continues to accept, and indeed embrace, eastern culture and spirituality. The popularity of yoga, reincarnation, and vegetarianism are all testaments to the fact that the Gita's wisdom has gone mainstream.

Winners of the 'Love Story in 140 characters' contest!

Winners of the 'Love Story in 140 characters' contest!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

We invited you to share your love story in 140 characters. Here are the winners. Are you one of them?

Mumbai's mohalla committees: Giving peace a chance

Mumbai's mohalla committees: Giving peace a chance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The mohalla committee movement in Mumbai celebrated its 25th anniversary last weekend. The movement, which was born in the wake of the horrific Mumbai riots of 1992-1993, has played an important role in ensuring that Hindu-Muslim riots do not recur in the Maximum City.

India showing how it's done with bat and ball

India showing how it's done with bat and ball

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah in full flow is always a joy to watch, six or seven stuttering steps, a skip and a shuffle, followed by undiluted fire and fury.

Kohli follows in Rohit's footsteps, co-owns wrestling team

Kohli follows in Rohit's footsteps, co-owns wrestling team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

India Test captain Virat Kohli became the second cricketer after Rohit Sharma to join the Pro Wrestling League bandwagon after he was named as the co-owner of the Bengaluru Yodhas team.

Guess who Johnny Depp is in love with!

Guess who Johnny Depp is in love with!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

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

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'There is no audience anymore for my graphic novels. Few people seem interested in what I find interesting,' Sarnath Banerjee tells Uttaran Das Gupta.

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt presents an inseiders view of the Congress plenary held at Burari.

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has completed his transfer from Juventus to Bayern Munich by signing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.

Malaysian rapper arrested for 'insulting Islam' in music video

Malaysian rapper arrested for 'insulting Islam' in music video

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, will be investigated for injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.

Future plays Holii in premium segment

Future plays Holii in premium segment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Future group has gone premium for the first time with Holii. A bag and accessories brand, it was soft-launched in 2009. The prices begin at Rs 700, with most of the bags costing upwards of Rs 1,800.

Why flops don't bother Uma Thurman

Why flops don't bother Uma Thurman

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Now 40, Uma Thurman is recovering from the biggest flop in her career, Motherhood. Yet worry not, for this blonde stunner is no stranger to flops.

Critics find Freida Pinto 'Barbie-doll beautiful'

Critics find Freida Pinto 'Barbie-doll beautiful'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Here's what the critics have to say about the Slumdog star's role in Woody Allen's You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.

Shefali: No one's cast me in a central role before

Shefali: No one's cast me in a central role before

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The actress talks about her new film Kucch Luv Jaisaa and her wild streak.

Father-son duo in Traffic

Father-son duo in Traffic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

'Lalit Modi has done a great job'

'Lalit Modi has done a great job'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The actress speaks about the IPL controversy, coming back to reality TV and more.

Hooked on Move games? 5 titles to watch out for!

Hooked on Move games? 5 titles to watch out for!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The next few months have quite a few Move titles coming our way and we've zeroed in on five of the most interesting ones.

Why Great Khali is looking forward to Bigg Boss

Why Great Khali is looking forward to Bigg Boss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The star wrestler is all set to enter the house this Saturday.

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.

Why you shouldn't shrug off premarital counselling

Why you shouldn't shrug off premarital counselling

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

You may be in love, but pre-marital counselling may still go a long way in helping you dscover whether you're ready to take the plunge.

How Facebook came to be

How Facebook came to be

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The Social Network explores how the social networking site came into being.

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Latin American singer is expected to sing a very sensuous, cabaret kind of a song for Shakira to sing for Salim-Sulaiman.

Suspected bookie sent Irfan Pathan expensive gifts

Suspected bookie sent Irfan Pathan expensive gifts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The corruption scandal that has rocked international cricket is finding an echo in India as well, with out-of-favour pacer Irfan Pathan on Friday claiming that he was sent expensive gifts by a 'stranger', suspected to be a bookie, during a series.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to be honoured at South Asian Film Festival

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to be honoured at South Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The actor will leave for Chicago on September 16.

Buying a home? Groffr can get you a BIG discount!

Buying a home? Groffr can get you a BIG discount!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Built around the concept of collective buying, Groffr.com aggregates demand for real estate projects and then approaches the builder for a discount for the group that a single buyer cannot negotiate.

Charity index: India, China behind Nepal, Ethiopia

Charity index: India, China behind Nepal, Ethiopia

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

India may be on the road to becoming an economic superpower, but it is one of the least charitable nations in the world, according to the World Giving Index published by the Charities Aid foundation

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Winners at a glance!

Top 11 Foreign Language Films, 2014

Top 11 Foreign Language Films, 2014

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Beautiful movies, from across the world.

The Ring, scariest film of the decade?

The Ring, scariest film of the decade?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

According to an Entertainment Weekly survey, it is. What about you?

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after holding match points since 1948 when John Bromwich failed to convert three of them against Bob Falkenburg.

Lord's century helps Imam emerge from uncle's shadow

Lord's century helps Imam emerge from uncle's shadow

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Imam Ul-Haq shoulders such heavy responsibility for a man whose best years are only just beginning. At just 23, expectation is no stranger to a man for whom big things were dreamt when he could first lift a bat. Having Pakistan legend Inzamam Ul-Haq for an uncle will do that to you.