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Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The walima or reception to be hosted by Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik to celebrate his marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza has been deferred to April 27 as his travel plans were upset following the seizure of his passport by Indian authorities.

Sena logic: Celebrating V-Day wrong, but getting married okay?

Sena logic: Celebrating V-Day wrong, but getting married okay?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

That he belongs to a party which has often slammed Valentine's Day celebrations did not come in the way of a Shiv Sena corporator who entered into wedlock on Valentine's Day in Mumbai on Thursday. Corporator from Borivali, Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of party Member of Legislative Assembly Vinod Ghosalkar, tied the knot with Tejasvee Darekar, an IT professional, in suburban Borivali on Thursday afternoon.

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'If you don't get married, it's not a crime. If you do, it's not an achievement either.'

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

Why BJP leaders are praising Tejashwi

Why BJP leaders are praising Tejashwi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'By making Rachel Rajeshwari, Tejashwi has done an exemplary thing.'

The Top TEN shows on Television

The Top TEN shows on Television

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Diya Aur Baati Hum is one of the most popular shows on TV today.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan tied the knot with fiancee Afreen, at a family function in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Jab We Met: 'I gave her a gerbera flower'

Jab We Met: 'I gave her a gerbera flower'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Abhishek Simon says he feels incomplete without his wife Sweetie and thanks her for standing by him through the years.

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Prabhat Kumar from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir explains how his wife Ranjana supported him and kept his family together in difficult times.

Gaming: Indian themes strike a chord

Gaming: Indian themes strike a chord

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Foreign superheroes and characters will have to make way as the Indian-themed games laced with Bollywood masala, Indian cricket fever and ancient mythology make their presence felt on the social gaming scenario.

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A US court has convicted three members of an Indian family in New York on charges of sexually abusing their daughter-in-law who came to America after an arranged marriage and was threatened to work as a slave

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The girl is an MCA student and a close relative.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Rediff.com24 May 2012

An Indian man, who had been convicted of sexually abusing his wife and treating her like a slave, will not go to prison for his crimes but has been sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to do over 200 hours of community service.

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Tambar, who holds a master's in public administration from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, taught a course there on immigrant youth for a semester. He is assistant deputy commissioner for parent and community engagement at the New York City Human Resources Administration.

The woman who conquered an acid attack

The woman who conquered an acid attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Thirteen years after a barbaric acid attack on her face, Shirin Juwaley has pulled herself from the brink of trauma to help other victims like her.

Sanai Chaughde fails to impress

Sanai Chaughde fails to impress

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

A Marathi film produced by Shreya Talpade, Subhash Ghai and directed by Rajiv Patel, Sanai Chaughde, talks about arranged marraige system and what today's youth thinks about it.

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput had tied the knot in July last year.

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

All you married folks out there, tell us what the secret is to a long, successful relationship!

Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Vidya Subramanian shares her love story.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

In his book, Christopher Sandford writes that Bhutto became infatuated with Khan, and the pair enjoyed a "close" and possibly "sexual" relationship. The author has also alleged that Khan''s mother even tried to organise an arranged marriage between the pair, but to no avail.

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Ganesha Maththe Bandha is a clean and healthy comedy directed effectively by Phani Ramachandra. Anant Nag, Vinaya Prakash, Doddanna and Vijaya Raghavendra shine in their performances. Watch the film for a good two hour laugh.

'Wankhede follows Islam, his father's name is Dawood'

'Wankhede follows Islam, his father's name is Dawood'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Dr Zaheed Qureshi said that when his daughter Shabana married Sameer Wankhede, the latter practised Islam, and would occasionally visit mosques.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad came to the United States 11 years ago on a student visa. He became a US citizen last year after marrying Huma Mian, who was born in Colorado.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Recipe: Summer Fig Rocket Salad

Recipe: Summer Fig Rocket Salad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Figs in a salad? Gorgeous to the tongue.

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The bride's father told reporters that the groom's parents misbehaved with him when he had gone to their house.

Ignorance about sex results in sexual violence

Ignorance about sex results in sexual violence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

An NGO said the present controversy on sex education in schools is opposed on the grounds of it being anti-ethical to Indian culture while the WHO reports conversely show that it resulted in delayed age of entering into sexual relationship, reduced number of partners, increase use of safer sex and contraception and other positive behaviour.

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that this could happen to me.'

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.

I don't disregard my father: Meghna

I don't disregard my father: Meghna

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Meghna Gulzar talks about her film, Just Married and more.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Kohrra is a terrific ensemble piece but the two fine leads keep show glued together, applauds Aseem Chhabra.