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'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'If a senior person like Ranvir Shorey, who has worked in the industry for so many years, cannot take a stand for me, what should I expect from the others?'

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"When I reached India, I was surprised at how friendly the people are; it's very much like Cambodia where the people are so warm," says the winner of the Miss Teen International 2024.

Anupama Actor Rituraj Singh Passes Away

Anupama Actor Rituraj Singh Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Television actor Rituraj Singh passed away on February 19 in Mumbai at the age of 59.

Who Will Captain India Next?

Who Will Captain India Next?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires?

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Fun stuff does, indeed, happen on X.'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

"This (Duleep Trophy) is a big tournament as every match is important for us. We are playing against some players whom we generally play with in the Indian team. So, we will get to see a good competition," he noted.

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 May 2024

"The two sides note that the relationship between Russia and China has progressed to a more advanced interstate cooperation compared to the military-political unions of the Cold War era as it is not bloc or confrontational in nature, nor does it target any third countries," Russia's new agency Tass quoted the document as saying.

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Mahindra Thar undergoes yet another iteration. With 5 doors, longer dimensions, a more refined engine... and a new name. The Mahindra Thar Roxx, debuting on August 15, promises all that you have wanted in the head-turning SUV, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Arun Maira who worked for 25 years with the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata.

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Modi's high praise of Russia as an ally and Putin's leadership came amid ongoing efforts by the Western world to isolate the Russian leader over the war in Ukraine.

14 Fun Things To Do In The Rains

14 Fun Things To Do In The Rains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma lists fun things you can do, inspired by Bollywood, when it's raining cats and dogs outside.

Coming Up On OTT This August

Coming Up On OTT This August

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!

'I Never Wanted An Extramarital Relationship But...'

'I Never Wanted An Extramarital Relationship But...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how you can manage your emotions and improve your personality to be more confident and positive.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Representatives of Citizen and Society Development Welfare, who have given the slogan of Dharavi Banao Andolan, met Srinivas and submitted a memorandum seeking expedition of the survey being conducted in Dharavi.

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

Sinner first Italian to finish the year as World No 1

Sinner first Italian to finish the year as World No 1

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Jannik Sinner secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Czech 30th seed Tomas Machac in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers solutions to parenting challenges.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The multi-crore Dharavi slum redevelopment project involves no land transfer to the Adani group but to the Maharashtra government's departments, and the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, as a project developer, will build houses that will be handed over to the same departments for allotment to residents of Asia's biggest slums, sources said. Denying allegations of land grab made by MP Varsha Gaikwad, sources close to the project said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) of the state government's housing department.

Why Jr NTR Is 'Very Nervous'

Why Jr NTR Is 'Very Nervous'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

After the blazing success of RRR two years ago, southern superstar Jr NTR returns to the silver screen with his new pan-India star vehicle, Devara.

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

'My Wife Cheated Twice But I Still Love Her'

'My Wife Cheated Twice But I Still Love Her'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, offers expert advice about how you can take charge of your life.

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'The larger story of systematic destruction, which can and has been quantified, goes mysteriously missing from any political and/or public discourse about the ongoing devastation in the Ghats,' notes Prem Panicker.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Flipkart's hyper-value e-commerce platform Shopsy is intensifying efforts to tap over half of the 821 million internet users (about 442 million) in rural India. These efforts are being led by Prathyusha Agarwal, who recently joined as business head at Shopsy. The aim is to become the go-to destination for consumers seeking entry-level products across various categories.

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials said.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?