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Warning: 'Dummy' pitstops ahead

Warning: 'Dummy' pitstops ahead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Formula One teams have been warned against making 'dummy' pitstops after Mercedes' failed attempt to fool Williams.

When Urvashi was shamed for copying Taylor Swift

When Urvashi was shamed for copying Taylor Swift

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

It's not the first time the beauty queen has blatantly copied something from an international celebrity.

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

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.

Will Beckham make a good James Bond?

Will Beckham make a good James Bond?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

David Beckham has reportedly added his name in the probables list as the next James Bond after sources said that he was considering himself playing the lead as famous British agent.

Mr T, corporate consultant

Mr T, corporate consultant

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

'Rohit's batting on a different planet'

'Rohit's batting on a different planet'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Rohit became only the second batsman, after Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, to score four hundreds at a single World Cup

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sensitive cases like the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Citizenship Act, and states challenging perceived assault on federalism were on the back burner. An analysis of the judgments delivered in the past months would show that it was acting more like a court of appeal rather than a Constitutional court, observes M J Antony.

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Congress seeks to corner govt over NPR, claims MHA report calls it 'first step to NRC'

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Twenty days on, life has settled into a routine for protesting farmers who are devising ways to crack the code of living through an agitation with no immediate end in sight.

Was Kareena Kapoor's hot mag cover photoshopped?

Was Kareena Kapoor's hot mag cover photoshopped?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Kareena's Vogue cover causes Twitter outrage.

Why you must visit New Zealand

Why you must visit New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'After living in a country with hazy skies and a billion people, it is breathtaking when the sky is blue, the air crisply clean and there is drinking water in the taps. And, joy of joys, hardly any people.'

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The golden rule is, not to accuse him, says Sybil Shiddell, country manager, Gleeden, an extra marital dating Web site. Ask him the reason and make sure you make him comfortable to open up with you.

Will Rajinikanth be BJP's Nitish Kumar in TN?

Will Rajinikanth be BJP's Nitish Kumar in TN?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Nothing would suit the BJP better than to let Rajinikanth be the chief minister and pretend to abide by his spiritual path while quietly consolidating its vote bank, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Former AAP MLA Alka Lamba returns to Congress

Former AAP MLA Alka Lamba returns to Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Lamba alleged AAP supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made promises which he knew he would not be able to fulfil.

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.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

Love Guru: Lockdown Killed Our Sex Drive

Love Guru: Lockdown Killed Our Sex Drive

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Vengsarkar slams Umpire Decision Review System

Vengsarkar slams Umpire Decision Review System

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Former Test captain and Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Thursday cautioned the International Cricket Council not to proceed with plans to introduce the Umpire Decision Review System without putting in place a fool-proof technology.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS

How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Niranjan Upadhye, general manager, fraud risk management, Worldline India, tells you how to quickly spot a scam and save yourself from grief.

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Poonam Dhillon's AMAZING #throwback series

Poonam Dhillon's AMAZING #throwback series

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The actress has been posting pictures of herself in films with Bollywood's greatest heroes, and has an interesting thing to say about each.

Kangana's wardrobe malfunction!

Kangana's wardrobe malfunction!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Check it out!

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on Sunday -- five decades in which he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.

Harsh, Anil Kapoor to play Abhinav Bindra and dad

Harsh, Anil Kapoor to play Abhinav Bindra and dad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

'I'm happy to be working with my dad, but also nervous because of his stature as an actor #MixedBagOfEmotions'

Meet Chhattisgarh's desi Rihanna

Meet Chhattisgarh's desi Rihanna

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

A lookalike of the R&B singer, Chhattisgarh's Renee Kujur is challenging India's obsession with fair models.

'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.'

HC rejects Peter Mukerjea's bail plea in Sheena Bora murder case

HC rejects Peter Mukerjea's bail plea in Sheena Bora murder case

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

In his bail plea, Peter refuted the CBI's contention that he and Indrani hatched the conspiracy to murder Sheena.

#InstaStories: What makes Hrithik a mahapurush

#InstaStories: What makes Hrithik a mahapurush

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

There's a story behind every picture. Some of the stories are so lovely, they deserve their space in the sun. Here's starting a new series called InstaStories where we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.

#People-at-LFW: You're still clicking?

#People-at-LFW: You're still clicking?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Snapshots from the sidelines of one of the biggest fashion events in India!

'CBI has still not nabbed mastermind behind my father's murder'

'CBI has still not nabbed mastermind behind my father's murder'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'If timely action was taken by the CBI, the other three murders could have been prevented.'

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma offers some diversion in in the form of Bollywood's typical torture tactics.

Review: Via Darjeeling

Review: Via Darjeeling

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

On paper, the Via Darjeeling guys had a pretty neat idea. Literature and cinema have played with the idea of the unreliable narrator for ages, fooling us and then making us applaud how well we've been fooled. Yet the script, despite its footloose ambition, is eventually as half-baked as the characters.

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

"Farmers would like to remind the PM that it is 'andolans' that have liberated India from colonial rulers and that is why we are proud to be 'Andolan-jivi'."