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How Dhanush Became 'The Sexy Tamil'

How Dhanush Became 'The Sexy Tamil'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'It was Dhanush's idea to have the meditation beats when we first see him as a character.' 'So giving him a flavour made him very unique.'

These Olympians are also Wall Street brokers!

These Olympians are also Wall Street brokers!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

UBS Wealth Management Americas, Bank of America's Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley all employ several retired Olympic athletes.

'Will convince Modi': Hundreds of women join farmers' protest

'Will convince Modi': Hundreds of women join farmers' protest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

For these women, who describe themselves as homemakers, farmworkers and protesters all rolled into one, any suggestion that farmers are about being alpha males because it requires physical labour is met with scorn.

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'He used to come to the cinema hall like he was visiting a temple for worship.'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, his brother William, the Duke of Cambridge, and their father Charles, the Prince of Wales, have all been invited to the emergency meeting at the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, is expected to join the discussion over phone.

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The win burnished Murray's reputation as one of the world's leading doubles exponents,

Kylie Jenner is the most influential person on the Internet

Kylie Jenner is the most influential person on the Internet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Joining her on the list is her brother-in-law Kanye.

Here's Where YOU Can Watch The Golden Globe Winners

Here's Where YOU Can Watch The Golden Globe Winners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

As entertainment continues to play out from the comfort of our living rooms, Sukanya Verma tells you where you can catch all the Globe winners on OTT.

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Akhil Sharma's novel Family Life is one of the best reviewed novels in years. The former banker, in a fascinating conversation with Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com

'I just want my child to come home safe'

'I just want my child to come home safe'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Family members of the Punjabi boys who have been abducted in Iraq are shattered and praying hard for the safe return of their sons from Iraq.

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Right needs an apparently potent and dangerous foe to keep its own followers in line. If they lower their guard, the insidious enemy may creep in, argues Amulya Ganguli.

What to WATCH on OTT

What to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Intrigue filled whodunits, slice-of-life dramas, fast-paced animation, Sukanya Verma tells us what you can catch on OTT this week.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'We therefore support all sporting icons and role models who are today leading the way in peacefully protesting and standing against the scourge of racism and injustice.'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

The Illegal review

The Illegal review

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Illegal is a good watch for those who still believe in the American dream in a Make-in-India present, assures Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder expressed his disappointment that none of the eight IPL teams are 'taking a knee' in solidarity with the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, which has been completely ignored in world's most glamorous cricket league.

Love triumphs! Heidi, 45 enagaged to Tom, 29

Love triumphs! Heidi, 45 enagaged to Tom, 29

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The 45-year-old mum of four shared the news on Instagram.

Indian man shot dead by armed robbers in US

Indian man shot dead by armed robbers in US

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Vikram Jaryal, who was working as a clerk in the store at AM-PM Gas Station in Yakima city, was behind the counter when two people in masks came in and robbed the store on Thursday.

Akshay Kumar gets ready for US concert tour

Akshay Kumar gets ready for US concert tour

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The actor will be accompanied by his Singh Is Bliing director Prabhudheva, and co-stars of his earlier films, Sonakshi Sinha and Madhuri Dixit.

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Satyarup Siddhanta is the youngest mountaineer in the world to climb both the Seven Summits and the Seven Volcanic Summits.

Who would YOU cast for the desi Everyone Loves Raymond?

Who would YOU cast for the desi Everyone Loves Raymond?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Star Plus is casting the desi version. Send in your choices!

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Behead them in their own homes: IS posts kill list of 100 US soldiers

Behead them in their own homes: IS posts kill list of 100 US soldiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

IS has published a 'kill list' containing the names, photos and addresses of 100 US military members online and called upon its 'brothers residing in America' to kill them.

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

His mother was the first female engineer at Ford. His brother is a CNN icon. 'Do we want politicians or problem-solvers?' Suneel Gupta asks Pottayil Rajendran.

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'We need to see more Indian Americans and people of colour hold elected office and serve in executive roles.'

Oh yes! Indians among the MOST sexually satisfied: Survey

Oh yes! Indians among the MOST sexually satisfied: Survey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A 2014 study revealed that socio-economic status also impacted levels of sexual satisfaction.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Taliban have postponed the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week, their spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Saturday, as the insurgent group struggles to give shape to a broad-based and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community.