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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Review: Delightful Romcom

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Review: Delightful Romcom

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit offers a delightful and charming cinematic experience, blending trademark humour with a sweet, unconventional love story, gushes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Mamitha Baiju Is Simply Magical!

Mamitha Baiju Is Simply Magical!

Rediff.com5 days ago

There's something wonderfully fresh about the way the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit actress dresses, whether she's in floaty florals, pretty pastels or a traditional sari.

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

10 Films That Took Age-Gap Romance Seriously

Rediff.com7 days ago

From Joggers Park to De De Pyaar De, these films dared to make the age gap between their unlikely lovers part of the story rather than something to quietly ignore.

Toxic, Batwara 1947: What Will You Watch In August?

Toxic, Batwara 1947: What Will You Watch In August?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

August is going to be a special month for Bollywood, thanks to the Independence Day weekend, which will see a couple of big releases.

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Will Khalifa 2: The Legacy Be Made? Because...

Rediff.com2 days ago

If Khalifa: The Ruler continues to bleed at the box office, the odds of a big-budget sequel materialising drop to practically zero. The harsh reality of franchise filmmaking is incredibly simple: If the 'ruler' fails to conquer, absolutely no one is going to care about the 'legacy', no matter how many superstars you cram onto a poster.

Eight Women Arrested In Mizoram Drug Bust, Heroin Worth Rs 70 Lakh Seized

Eight Women Arrested In Mizoram Drug Bust, Heroin Worth Rs 70 Lakh Seized

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Eight women have been arrested in Mizoram's Champhai district for possessing 352 grams of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 70 lakh, with the largest seizure involving a 19-year-old in Aizawl.

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Which are some of most special places in the world to celebrate Christmas?

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Born in Chile, Jorge Antonio Salhe has never set foot in Palestine, the country he represented in skeet shooting at the Paris Games.

The Battle Of Eggs!

The Battle Of Eggs!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Glimpses of revellers battling each other with flour and eggs during the Els Enfarinats (The Floured) festival in Ibi, Spain, last week.

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stuck in Jerusalem: CM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Jesuralem is one of the international destinations for Christians in Meghalaya for its religious importance.

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a statement later, the White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza, including its "objectives and phasing".

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

Israel raids refugee camps in West Bank, 28 Palestinians held

Israel raids refugee camps in West Bank, 28 Palestinians held

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces carried out two 'brigade-level' raids in the West Bank's Jenin refugee camp and Balata refugee camp on Sunday and detained suspects and seized weapons.

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'If we can't celebrate life itself, it is not a festival anymore, but one's ignorance of what's happening around us.'

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Head to these places to enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

Indian footballer dies after goal celebration

Indian footballer dies after goal celebration

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A 23-year-old Indian footballer has died from severe spinal cord damage after attempting to celebrate a goal with a somersault, an official said on Monday.

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

One of the most favourite activities of Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree. From England to Lebanon, here are some of 2016's most over-the-top Christmas trees.

Priyadarshan's films banned

Priyadarshan's films banned

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

It's Mohanlal v/s Manju Warrier this weekend

It's Mohanlal v/s Manju Warrier this weekend

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Two much talked about Malayalam movies, Mohanlal's Mr Fraud and Manju Warrier's How Old Are You will hit the screens this weekend.

CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Tis the season to be jolly!

CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Tis the season to be jolly!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Here's a look at Christmas celebrations from across the world.

Is this where Jesus was tried in Jerusalem?

Is this where Jesus was tried in Jerusalem?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Archaeologists have revealed that they have uncovered the remains of King Herod's palace in Jerusalem and believe that they might have found the site where the trial of Jesus Christ may have taken place.

Christ's birthplace placed on UNESCO danger list

Christ's birthplace placed on UNESCO danger list

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

The church, which sits on a site that is identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus, and the pilgrimage route on the site is suffering from damages due to water leaks, UNESCO said.

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Rediff.com13 May 2009

"The Holy See supports the right of your people to a sovereign Palestinian homeland in the land of your forefathers, secure and at peace with its neighbours, within internationally recognised borders," the Pope, who arrived in Bethlehem on Wednesday amid tight security, said during a speech.

Bob Dylan 'to release' Christmas album

Bob Dylan 'to release' Christmas album

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Originally of the Jewish faith, the singer, a Born Again Christian from 1979-1981, released three religious-themed albums.

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Observing the super-cold glass in the lab, he detected a weak signal with unique characteristics, indicating that some atomic movement was still occurring.

No more traditional nativity scene in Vatican

No more traditional nativity scene in Vatican

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

The Vatican has decided to abandon the traditional stable and the straw-ladden setting, shifting it to Nazareth, and placing Jesus in his father Joseph's carpentry shop in a bid to reflect the more straightforward scenario as described by St Matthew.

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Frankly, India has no role to play.' 'This is a showdown between the US and NATO on one hand and Russia on the other.' 'That said, the outcome of this titanic struggle in Central Europe will remould the world order and affect India profoundly,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gandhi's grandson to kick off Palestinian movement

Gandhi's grandson to kick off Palestinian movement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Arun Gandhi, head of the M K Gandhi Institute for Non-violence in the US, will be the star attraction at three mass rallies planned in Ramallah, Abu Dis and Bethlehem on August 26.

Jesus tops list of black icons

Jesus tops list of black icons

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

When New Nation asked experts to list the 100 most important figures in Black history, they put Jesus on top of the list.

A room with the worst view in the world!

A room with the worst view in the world!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

A day before iconic street artist Banksy opens Walled Off -- his hotel in Bethlehem, a few feet away from the Israel-Palestine Wall -- we take you inside on a tour.

Muslim cemetery sparks row in Texas town

Muslim cemetery sparks row in Texas town

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Residents of a small town in the American state of Texas are seeking to block plans to build an Islamic cemetery over fears that it could be the part of a wider "Muslim takeover", the latest manifestation of anti-Islamic sentiment in the country.

Devotees' faith proof of Ayodhya being Ram's birthplace: SC told

Devotees' faith proof of Ayodhya being Ram's birthplace: SC told

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The court then asked Prasaran if question of this nature about birth of a religious figure has ever arisen in any court.

This Palestinian swimmer glides past obstacles to reach Rio Games

This Palestinian swimmer glides past obstacles to reach Rio Games

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Palestinian swimmer Mary al-Atrash can't wait to make a splash at the Rio Olympics in August, but participation, rather than a podium finish, is probably the best she can hope for.

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

How many of these did you already know about?

Gaza crisis: 815 Palestinians killed; no sign of ceasefire

Gaza crisis: 815 Palestinians killed; no sign of ceasefire

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Friday killed six persons, including a pregnant woman and two children, taking the Palestinian toll to 815, as the 18-day conflict threatens to spread to the West Bank after deaths of two youths in anti-Israel protests in north of Jerusalem.

Deaths on the football pitch

Deaths on the football pitch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Rediff.com lists the footballers who died while playing, in the last decade.

5 Most bizarre sports accidents!

5 Most bizarre sports accidents!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Following the horrific collision during a Twenty20 match left two Surrey fielders injured, Rediff.com looks at the bizarre world of sports that can sometimes present unique oddities.

Ayodhya and the denial of India's ancient past

Ayodhya and the denial of India's ancient past

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

By clinging to the past misdeeds of some Islamic rulers, present day Muslims are making reconciliation of communities an impossibility, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).