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Bollywood's MOST STYLISH Moments of 2017

Bollywood's MOST STYLISH Moments of 2017

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma picks the best fashion stories of the year.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of 2018. Are these on your playlist too?

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chiefs of Army Staff in India have not been tactful about politicians. But they have stayed clear of politics, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Prof whose arm was chopped in attack: 'I have forgiven my attackers'

Prof whose arm was chopped in attack: 'I have forgiven my attackers'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'My life has been full of suffering for the last five years,' says Professor T J Joseph whose hand was hacked by Islamists in a brutal attack.

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Kerala Union of Working Journalists decided to boycott the press meets called by the BJP after saffron party workers attacked mediapersons.

What Modi may do in 2020

What Modi may do in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'The brutal violence of the UP government's first response to the anti-CAA protests suggests that the BJP will test drive the NPR/NRC in UP, where it has both a massive majority in the assembly and a chief minister whose instinct for Hindutva extremism and whose appetite for punitive policing allows a prime minister as darkly majoritarian as Modi to appear statesman-like,' notes Mukul Kesavan.

Pre-poll largesse: Beni Prasad hands out cash, gifts to scribes

Pre-poll largesse: Beni Prasad hands out cash, gifts to scribes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday went about doling out cash and gifts to Congressmen and journalists in Uttar Pradesh to apparently ensure their allegiance to him before the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'

New largest prime number discovered

New largest prime number discovered

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A computer has helped scientists discover the largest prime number ever with over 22 million digits, breaking the previous record by approximately 5 million digits.

Friends rejoice ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution

Friends rejoice ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Prayers of 125 crore Indians have been answered,' said well-wishers of the former naval officer who has been incarcerated by Pakistan.

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Local residents started pelting security personnel with stones, leading to clashes, they said, adding that some civilians were injured.

Mangalore's moral policing problem

Mangalore's moral policing problem

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

This time, Bajrang Dal 'activists' object to lady students traveling on a study trip.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Shiva, Panghal lead home domination at India Open

Sports Shorts: Boxers Shiva, Panghal lead home domination at India Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Mullah Omar's son who tried to take over as Taliban chief killed?

Mullah Omar's son who tried to take over as Taliban chief killed?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Mullah Yaqub, who was in his early 20s, was killed by Taliban who didn't want him as their leader and Pakistan, says a top Afghanistan lawmaker

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

Goa deputy CM courts controversy, says India was and will remain a Hindu nation

Goa deputy CM courts controversy, says India was and will remain a Hindu nation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

A day after a Goa minister ignited a controversy by his remark that India will develop as a Hindu nation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state's Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza on Friday stoked it further, saying India is already a Hindu nation and will always remain so.

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2019

With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the remaining 118 seats will be held on May 12 and 19.

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'All threats related to the Rio 2016 Games are being meticulously investigated, particularly those related to terrorism.'

Wonderful to be a liberal in today's India

Wonderful to be a liberal in today's India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

'The wonderful thing about being a liberal is that you can go ahead and be the very last one left standing.' 'So go ahead and fling social media faeces at us, tell us how irrelevant we are, and accuse us of opposing Modi to be cool,' says Mitali Saran.

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"Selling military hardware to Pakistan -- with a generous subsidy from American taxpayers -- is no way to convince them to become responsible players in the international community and assist in the fight against terrorism," Rand Paul said.

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The veterans said they chose to write to the President as he is the custodian of the Constitution as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Coming down heavily on Delhi Police, an NHRC probe team on Friday said that the physical assault on JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in the court premises appeared to have been "organised and pre-planned".

Murder plot: Who bungled the case?

Murder plot: Who bungled the case?

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Loopholes, lack of crucial evidence and lighter charges filed against those arrested in connection with the assassination of right-wing leaders are indicators of the NIA not being confident about its investigation. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports.

Not allowing NIA to visit Pak would be 'betrayal': Rajnath

Not allowing NIA to visit Pak would be 'betrayal': Rajnath

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The Union Home minister on Saturday visited the Pathankot airbase, which was attacked by the terrorists on January 2.

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The 230-year-old Alila Fort in Bishangarh is now a hotel.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Dreaded Islamic State terror group has purportedly opened its own 5-star hotel complete with 262 rooms, restaurants, ballrooms and gym in Iraq's Mosul city for its Jihadist commanders, according to a media report.

She is no triple agent, just Johanna Konta...

She is no triple agent, just Johanna Konta...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

With not one, or two but three passports in her possession, Britain's Johanna Konta could have been forgiven for suffering an identity crisis.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The Jan Raksha Yatra from Payyannur will travel through the state before ending in Thiruvananthapuram on October 17.

At 41, it's mission possible for Tom Cruise fan Chusovitina at Olympics

At 41, it's mission possible for Tom Cruise fan Chusovitina at Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chusovitina may not want to look old for her Hollywood hero but in a sport over-populated with teenagers, she is almost pre-historic as her gymnastics lifespan of competing in seven successive Olympics defies logic.

Karnataka govt agrees to recommend Lingayats as separate religion

Karnataka govt agrees to recommend Lingayats as separate religion

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Lingayats and Veerashaiva Lingayats are those who believed in the philosphy of Basaveshwara, 12th century social reformer

World Cup Blog: Why won't Eoin Morgan sing God Save The Queen?

World Cup Blog: Why won't Eoin Morgan sing God Save The Queen?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Pema Khandu government claimed support of 49 of the 60 MLAs, including 35 of Peoples' Party of Arunachal legislators

What Rahul now needs to do

What Rahul now needs to do

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'His prowess in Aikido -- a Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony with the opponent to peacefully resolve conflicts -- gives Rahul Gandhi an advantage that fanatical adversaries lack,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Gurinder Chaddha starts casting for her next film, in India

Gurinder Chaddha starts casting for her next film, in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The film is tentatively titled The Viceroy's House.