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Do this nation proud, Mr Modi, heal it, build it and be true to your word

Do this nation proud, Mr Modi, heal it, build it and be true to your word

Rediff.com17 May 2014

'You have a chance to use this massive mandate to push through life changing reforms, transform India into a superpower because our nation's biggest strength are its people, and we the people are the most hardworking industrious and entrepreneurial the world has ever seen.' 'Arm us with a society which lives without fear, a governance where business can be conducted smoothly without greasing palms, instill in this great nation a sense of pride once again. Let this nation be bigger than you and the party.' Suparn Verma's impassioned appeal to Narendra Modi.

Don't try this, please! Couple slammed for death-defying photo

Don't try this, please! Couple slammed for death-defying photo

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Kelly Castille and Kody Workman have been called 'attention-seeking' for their hanging off the edge of a cliff in the Humantay Lagoon in Peru image.

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Make your vote count.

I let my family down, embarrassed my children: Warne

I let my family down, embarrassed my children: Warne

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Australian spin legend Shane Warne says the success that came with his 'ball of the century' in 1993 split him into two people and his habit of living in the moment without thinking about consequences often landed him in trouble which embarrassed his family. Success and controversies chased Warne in equal measure in his career. He was banned for 12 months in 2003 for doping and missed the World Cup but went on to become one of the greatest leg-spinners the game has ever produced.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

Father's best advice: Avoid gossip, don't speak ill

Father's best advice: Avoid gossip, don't speak ill

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Annapoorni writes about her father KG Girija Vallabhan.

Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players "have grown up" turning out in domestic matches with few watching them. Opinions are divided on whether sporting events, including the Indian Premier League, should be held behind closed doors once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Cricket fans, critics and some former players have pointed out that de Kock "deliberately misled" Zaman into believing the ball was at the non-strikers end and then ran him out.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Will the actor reveal the answer?

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Break-up with Malaika: What hurt Arbaaz

Break-up with Malaika: What hurt Arbaaz

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'We don't know when those differences started between us, when the love went away, or when the arguments and fights started.'

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Prasad's departure means the Ganguly-led BCCI has gone by the old constitution that has a provision of a maximum of four-year term for the selection committee. The amended constitution had a maximum five-year term.

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

In an interview to PTI, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India and will continue to explain to users that their messages are end-to-end encrypted.

Mumbai ex-cop sends legal notice to Kangana, seeks apology

Mumbai ex-cop sends legal notice to Kangana, seeks apology

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The notice said the allegations levelled by Ranaut that the city commissioner of police was 'intimidating' her and 'encouraging social bullying' against her are completely false, frivolous, baseless and unsubstantiated.

'We were completely outplayed; can't live in denial'

'We were completely outplayed; can't live in denial'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Captain Virat Kohli looks back on India's humiliating 0-2 series defeat to New Zealand in the Test series.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

'People hated him. People loved him. But people could never ignore him'

'People hated him. People loved him. But people could never ignore him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'The Congress party hated him because he had not gone to jail, he was not lathi charged, he had not gone on hunger strike.' 'They felt he had lived in London all his life and then he came to India and became an MP and a minister.'

Explained: All you want to know about Credit Score

Explained: All you want to know about Credit Score

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'A score of 750 and above is considered to be good, though these cut-offs can vary depending on the type of loan being sanctioned,' points out Arun Ramamurthy.

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'You cannot hide data of deaths'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Shubman Gill said it can be 'quite intimidating' to play cricket in Australia but asserted that his team will not back down when faced with either sledging or short-pitched deliveries during the four-Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 17.

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The Sydney Test, apart from being an enthralling battle between the ball and the bat, drew attention for Indian players facing racists remarks.

What's HOT on the OTT menu?

What's HOT on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A witch in confrontation mode, a courtroom drama full of twists and turns, Bruce Lee's final and Denis Villeneuve's first, Sukanya Verma recommends this and more on OTT this week.

Kuldeep on why he is successful under Kohli's captaincy

Kuldeep on why he is successful under Kohli's captaincy

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Star India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes he wouldn't have been successful at the world stage had it not been for captain Virat Kohli, who gave him the freedom to attack.

'Why would Salman favour me?'

'Why would Salman favour me?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'I am just a two-bit actor.'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'

Shiv Sena capable of giving befitting reply to Pathan: Raut

Shiv Sena capable of giving befitting reply to Pathan: Raut

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'They tell us that we have kept our women in the front. Only the lionesses have come out and you are already sweating. You can understand what would happen if all of us come together'

Have you met Vajpayee? Tell us about it

Have you met Vajpayee? Tell us about it

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

What was the experience of meeting Vajpayee like?

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Babita Phogat claimed that she was getting threats after she had posted a series of tweets on the Islamic sect. #SuspendBabitaPhogat trended on Twitter as many users criticised her remarks.

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Eintracht Frankfurt changed their team shirt to display "#blacklivesmatter" on the front for their German Cup semi-final at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take a stand against racism, the club said. Athletes across the world have joined in support of protests triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in US police custody last month.

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Earlier, Kumar said that he will be happy if Kishore remains in the party. But he is okay if the poll strategist chooses otherwise.

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The apex court, which took notice of the attack and ordered the local authorities to appear before the court on January 5, also directed the board to submit in court details of all functional and non-functional temples and gurdwaras across Pakistan, Dawn newspaper reported.

What did Ashwin and Ponting discuss about 'Mankading'?

What did Ashwin and Ponting discuss about 'Mankading'?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he has spoken to his IPL coach Ricky Ponting on the contentious issue of 'Mankading' when the bowler runs out batsmen who back up too far at the non-striker's end, but will reveal the contents of the telephonic conversation only next week.

Kerala Tourism's tweet on beef dish stirs row

Kerala Tourism's tweet on beef dish stirs row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran criticised those who were trying to give a communal colour to the tourism department tweet on the Kerala delicacy -- "Beef Ularthiyathu" and said in the southern state none links food with religion.

Bailable warrant against Tharoor for 'scorpion on Shivling' remark

Bailable warrant against Tharoor for 'scorpion on Shivling' remark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

In October 2018, the Congress leader had stoked a controversy by invoking a news article where an unnamed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader had compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a "scorpion sitting on a Shivling".

Best life lesson: 'Never dwell in the past'

Best life lesson: 'Never dwell in the past'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz tells us how her Zoology teacher's words helped her overcome a difficult situation.

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'We lost our place in being first in the epidemic, when it hit India so hard, but we were actually the epicentre of the epidemic from essentially April 2020, for almost an entire year. We had such high cases. We were the country that had the most mixed response.'

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

Kamal Nath expresses regret over 'item' jibe at MP minister

Kamal Nath expresses regret over 'item' jibe at MP minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

He claimed the word item is used in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, but the Bharatiya Janata Party tried to "mislead" by making it an issue to divert peoples attention while sensing defeat in the November 3 state bypolls.