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World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The saree, which has registered itself in the Guinness Book of World Records, weighs a mammoth 72 kg with the embroidery weighing nearly 15 kg. The total weight of the silk used in crafting this masterpiece is 57 kg.

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'Deeply flawed, Sacred Games and Mirzapur come nowhere close to representing the diversity of stories from this country,' says Vikram Johri.

Cong claws at BJP on vanishing tigers

Cong claws at BJP on vanishing tigers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

"Gross administrative interference" by Forests Minister Laxmi Narayan Dave in administrative functioning of the forest department left the area covered under Project Tiger open to poachers.

'Relentless work is his religion'

'Relentless work is his religion'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Now, a neta becomes abhineta

Now, a neta becomes abhineta

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

"I am doing the role of Salman's mother in the film, a light-hearted comedy," Beena Kak, Rajasthan ex-minister, said. \n\n

Kanpur train tragedy: Man escapes death as he swapped seats

Kanpur train tragedy: Man escapes death as he swapped seats

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Upadhyay was travelling in S2 coach when a couple in the same coach requested him to shift to S5.

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Hope Aur Hum never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle celebration of everyday highs and lows, says Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Inside Salman Khan's 50th birthday party!

PIX: Inside Salman Khan's 50th birthday party!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Check out some inside photos from Salman Khan's 50th birthday celebrations.

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Show maturity while handling crime against women, kids: SC judge tells media

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Saturday urged media to show maturity while handling issues related to atrocities against women and children in the country.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at the highlights of the ITA awards.

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It's never too late to start your career in Bollywood.

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Demonetisation: Delhi man dies while waiting in bank queue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Satish Kumar, a resident of Uttam Nagar and who used to work as a vegetable vendor in Keshopur Mandi, collapsed outside an Oriental Bank of Commerce branch, on Najafgarh road, while he was standing in a queue with his friends.

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"When police were writing complaint as we had asked for, why would Bajrang Dal protest?" he says.

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

India has been put in lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option.

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com19 May 2018

On his 84th birthday, the much loved author shares his latest thoughts.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 5; AAP govt orders probe

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 5; AAP govt orders probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Body of a nine-year-old girl was on Monday pulled out of the debris, taking the death toll in the west Delhi building collapse to five, even as the Aam Aadmi Party government and the BJP-ruled civic body engaged in a blame game over the issue.

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Another 24 filmmakers including Kundan Shah of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" fame and Saeed Mirza and writer Arundhati Roy today returned their National Awards over "growing intolerance", voicing fears that the country's robust democracy might be "coming apart" in the current atmosphere.

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

The selective memory of those returning awards

The selective memory of those returning awards

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'In essence, while I appreciate your earnest care for the nation's welfare, your eagerness in returning the awards seems not be driven by data. The data is at worst favouring the present disposition or it provides an inconclusive result. It seems to be directed at Narendra Damordas Modi and nothing else,' says Sriram Balasubramanian in an open letter.

For the love of Ruskin Bond

For the love of Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'I am a very personal writer. I write direct to the reader. I don't hold back,' says India's most loved writer, Ruskin Bond.

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