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10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

'Please Pray For Us And Our Country'

'Please Pray For Us And Our Country'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'My father died in the liberation struggle. Bangladesh is our Motherland. This is home,' says Monindra Kumar Nath, a Hindu who has lived his 74 years in Dhaka.

Why Mizoram parties asking EC to reschedule counting date

Why Mizoram parties asking EC to reschedule counting date

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The BJP also wrote to the EC, urging it to postpone the date of counting as Sunday is a sacred day for Christians, and the entire day is devoted to church services throughout the state.

Pope's speech that offended Christians amended

Pope's speech that offended Christians amended

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Pope had, in a recent pronouncement at St Peter's square in Vatican, spoken of St Thomas, the Apostle, seemingly taking away from him the traditional title 'Apostle of India'.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This comes amid a rapid surge in spread of the disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and its detection in neighbouring countries as well.

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A 15 per cent decrease in the men's team insurance coverage also allowed them to upgrade the women's team coverage by 50 per cent

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Obama is a Christian, clarifies White House

Obama is a Christian, clarifies White House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The White House on Thursday insisted that United States President Barack Obama is a Christian and his faith is not a topic of conversation, a day after a poll showed that nearly 18 per cent of Americans think he is a Muslim.

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The Pakistan high court has dismissed the blasphemy case against Rimsha Masih, a 14-year-old Christian girl who was accused of desecrating pages of a religious text. Though it was a first of its kind judgement, the blasphemy law has been often used against the minorities, says Tahir Ali.

Christian Dior opens boutique in Delhi

Christian Dior opens boutique in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

International designer brand Christian Dior on Monday announced its foray into the Indian market and set up its first boutique in the capital.

First Look: Mohanlal's Christian Brothers

First Look: Mohanlal's Christian Brothers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Malayalam movie is causing quite a stir.

Pak: Clerics ransack house of 'blasphemous' Christian boy

Pak: Clerics ransack house of 'blasphemous' Christian boy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

A mob led by Islamic clerics ransacked the home of a teenage Christian boy in Pakistan's Karachi city and set fire to furniture and some other household articles after he was accused of sending text messages with blasphemous content, a media report said on Thursday.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The court made the observation while hearing a plea which claimed that the depiction of a Bible concealing a gun in the Malayalam action movie Antony denigrates Christianity.

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Rajasthan government recently made recitation of bhojan mantra in hostels compulsory.

After Delhi, govt grants citizenship under CAA in Bengal, Haryana, U'khand

After Delhi, govt grants citizenship under CAA in Bengal, Haryana, U'khand

Rediff.com30 May 2024

This second tranche of citizenship certificates were issued on Wednesday, days before the final phase of voting for Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

Palestinians seek Indian Christians' help for their cause

Palestinians seek Indian Christians' help for their cause

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The brutal war between Israel and Palestine has been an age-old phenomenon. But now the Palestinians have found another way of garnering support for their cause and have decided to take the help of Indian Christians.

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Champions Leverkusen, who set a European record of 51 consecutive games without loss across all competitions last season, kept their unbeaten streak intact with a number of late equalisers.

Meet Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump's VP pick

Meet Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump's VP pick

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Born Usha Chilukuri, she has carved out a distinguished career in the legal field, having clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh's nomination to the court.

Pak Christian boy's body found with torture marks

Pak Christian boy's body found with torture marks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

As the furore over the arrest of a minor Christian girl over blasphemy charge is yet to die down, the body of an 11-year-old boy from the minority community, bearing torture marks, was found in Faisalabad city of Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday, the police said.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

Euro 2024: Familiar foes Denmark and Slovenia meet again

Euro 2024: Familiar foes Denmark and Slovenia meet again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Denmark take on Slovenia in their opening Group C encounter at Euro 2024 in Stuttgart on Sunday

Chandrasekhar slaps defamation notice on Tharoor over TV byte

Chandrasekhar slaps defamation notice on Tharoor over TV byte

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sent a legal notice to Shashi Tharoor, accusing the Congress MP of making defamatory statements against him on a TV channel recently.

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

They met with a warm embrace at the Outreach session of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy where they joined other world leaders to deliberate on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, saying the leaders of the ruling party are not Hindus as they engage in "violence and hate" round the clock, drawing massive protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress leader of calling the entire Hindu community violent.

Save country from 'nationalist forces': Gujarat archbishop to Christians

Save country from 'nationalist forces': Gujarat archbishop to Christians

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

He said the nationalist forces were "on the verge of taking over the country", which is why the Gujarat elections could make a difference.

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's goign on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

Is Karnataka the most dangerous state for Christians?

Is Karnataka the most dangerous state for Christians?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A nationwide report points out that in 2011, 172 incidents have been reported from across the country in which churches and Christians have been attacked. Karnataka tops the list with 47 incidents followed by Odisha with 25 incidents. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Govt unveils new portal for Indian citizenship under CAA

Govt unveils new portal for Indian citizenship under CAA

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

A mobile app 'CAA-2019' will also be launched shortly to facilitate applications through mobile app.

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

Christian schools shut to protest Orissa violence

Christian schools shut to protest Orissa violence

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

'We cannot remain spectators to what is happening in Orissa," Bishop Dinesh Kumar Sahu, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in India, a grouping of 30 Orthodox and Protestant churches, told the Ecumenical News International.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

This is the guy who might be one feeble, McDonald's-fueled heartbeat from the presidency, notes Sree Sreenivasan.

A Christian's anguish: Why remind us of our minority status?

A Christian's anguish: Why remind us of our minority status?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

While churches burn in the capital and lawmakers spew rubbish, Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not think it important to utter a word against these atrocities.

Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has reacted to Andhra Pradesh counterpart Pawan Kalyan's out-of-turn taunts with a one-liner, 'Let's wait', and thereby hangs a tale, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Indian Christians patriotic as other communities'

'Indian Christians patriotic as other communities'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

'Religion must not and cannot be the basis for a survey,' says Father Babu Joseph, spokesman, Catholic Bishops Conference of India.