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In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.

STAR pads up to widen IPL coverage

STAR pads up to widen IPL coverage

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Urvi Malvania reveals STAR India's big plans for IPL-11.

Priyanka catches up with Rishi Kapoor in New York

Priyanka catches up with Rishi Kapoor in New York

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Apart from PeeCee, guess who else paid ChintuKaps a visit?

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Spotted: Amitabh in New York

Spotted: Amitabh in New York

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Reader Jyoti P Handique and her family got unbelievably lucky.

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and he has got no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said. Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Filmmaker Suresh Krissna talks about directing films for television, a first-of-its-kind concept.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

Special: The accidental community

Special: The accidental community

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' rent the air all over as the news about the Supreme Court giving its nod for holding the world famous car festival in the pilgrim town reached the state bringing cheers among people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

#NYCStrong: Halloween parade marches on after attack

#NYCStrong: Halloween parade marches on after attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Thousands of merry-makers, many dressed in elaborate Halloween costumes, paraded through lower Manhattan on Tuesday, undeterred by the attack that unfolded just hours earlier when a driver mowed down dozens of people on a bike path a few blocks away.

Graft case: Jagan's assets worth Rs 863 crore sealed

Graft case: Jagan's assets worth Rs 863 crore sealed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Initiating one of its biggest criminal actions in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday attached assets worth Rs 863 crore of YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy and his associates in connection with its probe into alleged corruption in an infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh.

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Mondelez has tied up with Warner Bros for its latest film Batman v/s Superman.

PIX: Mouni Roy's Chicago holiday

PIX: Mouni Roy's Chicago holiday

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The trip looks super fun!

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

It's clearly not the best year at the box office yet.

'Sadly, acting is taken as the easiest job in this country'

'Sadly, acting is taken as the easiest job in this country'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'Acting is the toughest job in the world.'

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Widespread protests broke out in New York following a grand jury verdict not to indict officers involved in the death of Eric Garner, the unarmed African American man who died after being placed in a choke hold by a white New York police officer last summer.

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In his latest book, Fly Me To The Moon, former member of Parliament Prafull Goradia provides interesting insights into the man who is India's prime minister.

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

After ploughing the van into crowd the suspect told police officers that he had a weapon and said, "Shoot me in the head."

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I came to this country from India 20 years ago to create a better life for my family. I am a father of four and a proud American citizen. I am also what America looks like.'

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi's friend, billionaire Gautam Adani, called Sardesai and delivered a personal message from the prime minister.

10 million users in 40 days: Hotstar takes digital media world by storm

10 million users in 40 days: Hotstar takes digital media world by storm

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The app's success has expanded the scope of content consumption.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

How pioneering Kashmiri doctors treat heart attacks

How pioneering Kashmiri doctors treat heart attacks

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The 'Save Heart Initiative' has treated 8,000 patients through unique forms of medical consultation.

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Using Facebook video or YouTube for content distribution is not new.

'President' Trump prefers Manhattan penthouse over White House?

'President' Trump prefers Manhattan penthouse over White House?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Donald Trump may not live in the White House full-time after assuming the US Presidency in January and is discussing with his advisers about splitting his time between Washington and his penthouse apartment in Manhattan, a media report said.

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Leading television anchor Rajdeep Sardesai was roughed up by pro-Modi supporters outside the Madison Square Garden in New York, shortly before the prime minister's address.

The Incredible Loneliness of Rana Ayyub

The Incredible Loneliness of Rana Ayyub

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Journalist Rana Ayyub refuses to allow our collective memories to fade. That, says respected filmmaker Saeed Mirza, is why he cannot stop worrying about her.