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'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The IPO boom in 2023 added four new promoters to the billionaires' list.

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eleven persons from Muslim community killed in violence in Naroda Gam area of Ahmedabad during the bandh call given by right-wing organisations a day after the Godhra train burning incident.

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga during a mass yoga session at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Avoid microwaving food or beverages in plastic containers, as heat can accelerate chemical leaching, suggests Dr Sudha Desai.

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

'Around 100 million doses will definitely be wasted'

'Around 100 million doses will definitely be wasted'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

'We are trying to salvage 50-100 million doses of Covishield with the latest drive on booster doses.'

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Sent in to bat, North Zone couldn't get any momentum and were reduced to 17 for two in 6 overs.

'Bappa's blessings are forever with everyone'

'Bappa's blessings are forever with everyone'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'We desire to see our children and children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship...' Chintan Girish Modi on how parents of LGBTQIA+ Indians have appealed to Chief Justice Chandrachud to 'consider the plea for marriage equality'.

Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

What were our political leaders up to on the weekend?

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

For people at the bottom of the pyramid, which I would rather address as mass market or emerging class; the primary challenge in accessing banking services are not just affordability but applicability and accessibility of services.

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year old man and a literary treasure, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Earlier, there were speculations that the party may nominate Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, for the MLC polls, to be held on June 20.

Mandira Bedi doesn't look 47, does she?

Mandira Bedi doesn't look 47, does she?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Mandira Bedi celebrated her birthday with family and friends.

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

The MAGIC OF Laxmikant-Pyarelal

The MAGIC OF Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi and I firmly believed that while working, the egoistic word 'Main (I)' never interferes.'

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

India, The Electoral Autocracy

India, The Electoral Autocracy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The most important priority for the next 25 years should be to strengthen our democracy so that it is supportive of social harmony, and to not just respect but to take pride in the diversity of Indian society in terms of the variety of languages, religion and religious practices and social norms,' explains Nitin Desai.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A summary of Thursday's action in the Ranji Trophy group stage matches.

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!'

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Following an invitation from Thackeray, Rao arrived at 'Varsha', the official residence of Maharashtra CM.

How these elephants were saved

How these elephants were saved

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'