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Chitrangda Looks Fabulous!

Chitrangda Looks Fabulous!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Brace yourself for eye-catching pics of the actress walking down the ramp.

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

A battle royale, fought over 15 long years, comes to an end as a prince and a princess -- grandchildren of the legendary Rajmata Gayatri Devi -- get back the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel from their step-uncles.

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Rio Olympics gold medallist had withdrawn from the All England Championships this year after suffering the injury during the Swiss Open.

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

An analysis of 3,840 Instagram photos from New York, London, Berlin, Moscow, Bangkok and Sao Paulo - 640 for each city -- found that just four per cent of then were actually selfies.

Princess Diaries: Well-prepared Sirivannavari's heart set on Asiad gold

Princess Diaries: Well-prepared Sirivannavari's heart set on Asiad gold

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Thailand team for the 17th Asian Games includes a real-life princess with a down-to-earth approach to life and a heart set on winning gold.

Princess Diaries: Well-prepared Sirivannavari's heart set on Asiad gold

Princess Diaries: Well-prepared Sirivannavari's heart set on Asiad gold

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Thailand team for the 17th Asian Games includes a real-life princess with a down-to-earth approach to life and a heart set on winning gold.

Thai protesters ignore PM's plea, cut power to police HQ

Thai protesters ignore PM's plea, cut power to police HQ

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Defiant Thai protesters on Thursday cut power supply to the national police headquarters, ignoring a plea by beleaguered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to end their anti-government rallies and negotiate after she emerged unscathed from a no-confidence debate.

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.

Won't quit under pressure, ready to sit for talks: Thai PM

Won't quit under pressure, ready to sit for talks: Thai PM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday rejected opposition's two-day ultimatum to quit, saying she is willing to do "anything" to end spiralling violence but cannot accept the unconstitutional demand to hand over power to an unelected council.

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

This optimism is triggered by the feel-good factor in the wake of the Sensex touching record-high levels last week and a slew of discount offers by airlines to boost travel demand.

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

SpiceJet is expanding international operations to improve dollar earnings and offset losses caused by currency rate fluctuations.

'Kaushik dedicated his entire life to hockey'

'Kaushik dedicated his entire life to hockey'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

When Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh stood on the victory podium in Moscow 40 summers back, little did they know that cruel twist of fate would put them together in life and now in death.

Caption this: When Modi met Modi

Caption this: When Modi met Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amid mounting anti-government protests, the Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian resident nationals and tourists to take precautions for their safety ahead of the elections on February 2.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The mystery of Rahul Gandhi's whereabouts seems to have been solved. Or maybe not.

IAF lifts airspace restrictions imposed after Balakot

IAF lifts airspace restrictions imposed after Balakot

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Thousands of travellers suffer flight cancellations, delays and soaring ticket prices due to Pakistan's decision to close its airspace for flights to and from India.

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

'Gopichand didn't take interest in Sindhu's training'

'Gopichand didn't take interest in Sindhu's training'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

I don't want to respond to what her father has to say, if Sindhu says something, I will respond, Gopichand retorts to PV Sindhu's father's allegations of unsatisfactory training.

Richa, Jacqueline, Shraddha: Who is the hottest?

Richa, Jacqueline, Shraddha: Who is the hottest?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Your dose of hotness for the day!

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'When a young Indian family who had recently moved into my locality found out that I live here, the lady volunteered to send food; she said that since she was going to cook for three people anyway, she had no problem cooking for me as well.' 'Thanks to her kindness, I get one home-cooked meal every day.'

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth lifted his maiden Grand Prix gold title by posting a come-from-behind victory over Indonesian Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final of the a4 1,20,000 Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday.

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The green carpet has been rolled out, and everyone's looking good!

Iqbal makers together again

Iqbal makers together again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

After the success of Iqbal, filmmakers Nagesh Kuknoor, Shreyas Talpade and Subhash Ghai have come together again for the making of Bombay To Bangkok.

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Readers tell us what you'd do with Rs 80,500 (the cost of the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus)! You can write in too!

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Apart from Sardesai, the chief minister's son Aaditya Thackeray, who is an MLA from Worli in Mumbai and head of the Yuva Sena, was also present at the meeting held at the state secretariat on Monday.

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Travelling the world with Bollywood.

Will Shastri apply for India coach's job?

Will Shastri apply for India coach's job?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday extended the deadline to apply for the post of head coach till July 9, ensuring that a broader pool is available to choose from after Anil Kumble's acrimonious exit.

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will lead the 25-member Indian shooting contingent in the third leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), to be held in Munich from May 19 to 26. The Indian team comprises of 17 shooters and eight officials. But with the Rio Games less than three months away, all eyes will be on those shooters, who are selected to represent India at the Olympics. Apart from Abhinav, other Indian shooters in the World Cup team who will also be heading to Rio include the likes of Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang, Chain Singh, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul, Gurpreet Singh, P N Prakash and Heena Sidhu.

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India thrash Nepal by 99 runs

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India thrash Nepal by 99 runs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A flawless performance with the ball saw the Indian women's cricket team register a crushing 99-run win over Nepal in the inconsequential clash of the Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground here on Friday. After being asked to bat first, Indian women posted a reasonable total of 120 runs in their stipulated 20 overs, with Shikha Pandey and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remaining unbeaten at 39 and 14 respectively. Opener Vellaswamy Vanitha contributed 14-ball 21 runs in her side's innings.

Review: Avoid United Six

Review: Avoid United Six

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

A lame story, poor acting and shoddy direction plagues this chick flick.

Why Modi government engaged Pakistan in secrecy

Why Modi government engaged Pakistan in secrecy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The outcome of the Bangkok NSA-level talks underscores that Pakistan has got exactly what it wanted -- talks at different levels, talks on Kashmir, talks on mutual concerns regarding terrorism, talks on ceasefire on the border. What if any has been India's gains remains unexplained, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Zach Galifianakis leads from the front, despite being treated like an add-on.

This gorgeous woman will represent India at Miss Universe 2018

This gorgeous woman will represent India at Miss Universe 2018

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

A civil services aspirant from Mumbai, Nehal Chudasama hopes to bring home the title of Miss Universe.

Best pics 2010: A bird in the hand...

Best pics 2010: A bird in the hand...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

Pix: The Brazilian model Amit Sadh is dating

Pix: The Brazilian model Amit Sadh is dating

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The duo met at the gym six months ago and hit off instantly.

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

9 things that cost (almost) as much as the iPhone 6 Plus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

If you, like us, are wondering what you can really do with that sort of money, this list might come handy!

Meet Abhishek's new voice

Meet Abhishek's new voice

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Should Papa B promote his son so much?

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A proposal for creation of seven Customs Overseas Intelligence Network units is pending with the Ministry of External Affairs.

SAI suspends Dingko for assaulting woman athlete

SAI suspends Dingko for assaulting woman athlete

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended Asian Games gold medallist boxer N Dingko Singh pending inquiry after he allegedly assaulted a woman weightlifter in Manipur.