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SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15 midnight in larger "public and national interest" after the Centre asserted his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure the country falls in the grey list.

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Alia-Ranbir Party With The Kapoors

Alia-Ranbir Party With The Kapoors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Kapoors have more than one reason to cheer but then again, they don't need a reason to party.

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"We set out with a goal to show the rest of the world how we play soccer and I think we partially achieved that even though we fell short of our goals. I think this group is close" Berhalter said.

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has come out with a list of 301 feature films eligible for the Oscars with Indian films RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara making the cut.

Richards paints grim picture for Windies

Richards paints grim picture for Windies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

'I think we've lost our way big time,' said the former West Indies skipper.

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Nath said talking about "mandir-masjid" will not generate employment.

'Shah Rukh Khan Has Infinite Potential For Love'

'Shah Rukh Khan Has Infinite Potential For Love'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'Dancing with Shah Rukh Khan to our songs from our film was a priceless memory.' 'The King hugging me and calling me 'beta' and giving me acting tips was unbelievable.'

Sushmita Sen Suffers Heart Attack

Sushmita Sen Suffers Heart Attack

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The 47 year old actress says, 'Angioplasty done...stent in place...and most importantly, my cardiologist reconfirmed 'I do have a big heart''

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Vijay Deverakonda is all set to start shooting for his new film, and he has the gorgeous Sreeleela for company!

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) will answer your personal finance-related questions.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

... 'Or any country which has reasonable vaccine coverage.' 'The emergence of Omicron clearly proves that if we allow a virus to circulate in an unvaccinated population, it would take a form which could be a Variant of Concern, or a new variant.'

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Meet Bollywood's Prettiest Yoginis...

Meet Bollywood's Prettiest Yoginis...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars spread the goodness of yoga on International Yoga Day.

'One minister threatened Shinde saheb'

'One minister threatened Shinde saheb'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'...that he was in talks with the SS-UBT and would return if his ministry was snatched away and given to one of the NCP ministers.'

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'If we want faster growth and want greater flow of credit towards the private sector, it's important to have many more of such large entities.'

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The gau rakshak stated that the famine-stricken people were suffering because of their past karma and nothing could be done for them. The reply apparently infuriated Vivekananda, who told the gau rakshak bluntly that he had no sympathy to spare for societies which would not lift a finger to help human beings but wasted piles of food on birds and beasts. A fascinating excerpt from Govind Krishnan V's book, Vivekananda The Philosopher of Freedom.

COMING UP In Theatres In February

COMING UP In Theatres In February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.

Ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi hospitalised, placed on oxygen

Ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi hospitalised, placed on oxygen

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi was admitted to hospital after a corona infection and pneumonia attack, and placed on external oxygen support.

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

If only the Congress could rebuild on its strengths and develop a modern enough ideology, we could again be moving towards a clearer two-party political landscape, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Kafas Review: What A Missed Opportunity!

Kafas Review: What A Missed Opportunity!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Thematically riveting, but inept execution lets Kafas down, complains Mayur Sanap.

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.

Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj: Sania's Star-Studded Farewall Bash

Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj: Sania's Star-Studded Farewall Bash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A R Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Sania Nehwal among others were part of the farewell party on Sunday.

'In IPL, youngsters get opportunities they might not be ready for'

'In IPL, youngsters get opportunities they might not be ready for'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting said it was his responsibility to make young players better human beings.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The death of 40 per cent of cheetahs translocated from South Africa and Namibia to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in less than one year doesn't present a "good picture", the Supreme Court said on Thursday, and asked the Centre to not make it a prestige issue and explore the possibility of shifting the animals to different sanctuaries.

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

Shahid tweets a picture from his bathroom!

Shahid tweets a picture from his bathroom!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

STUNNING Sunny!

STUNNING Sunny!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Nimrat hits the gym... Sanya takes a selfie... Mrunal has a good hair day...

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'This is a historic moment for India.'

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.