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Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Despite criticism from the ruling party and Twitterati, Spandana remained defiant.

How to crack a job interview in 30 seconds

How to crack a job interview in 30 seconds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Be calm, professional, factual and positive.

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Stones were pelted from both the sides, following which police used cane-charge to disperse the agitators, an official said.

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'I give it back.'

Crabs caused leakage in Tiware dam: Maha minister

Crabs caused leakage in Tiware dam: Maha minister

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'It was a tragedy, but I think you cannot change your fate. Whatever is going to happen, will happen. It was a kind of natural calamity'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

Babbar draws flak for comparing rupee value to age of PM's mother

Babbar draws flak for comparing rupee value to age of PM's mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

"Although our tradition does not allow this, we wish to say that now the value of the rupee has fallen to the age of your respected mother," he said.

When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a video posted on Twitter, Tendulkar was seen practicing at the nets along with his former teammate and childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the Tendulkar-Middlesex Global Academy camp in Navi Mumbai.

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Prime Minister Modi stated several times that we shall not let this challenge go away without converting it into an opportunity to undertake systemic reforms.' 'And hasn't that been reiterated in action?'

Angry Sandgren says 'demonised' by 'sensationalist' media

Angry Sandgren says 'demonised' by 'sensationalist' media

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

An angry Tennys Sandgren slammed journalists for "demonising" him with "sensationalist" reporting on his social media links to right-wing activists but said the controversy had not affected him during his Australian Open quarter-final loss to South Korea's Chung Hyeon.

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

How Asif Shaikh designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Will go to moon if...: Adoor replies to BJP leader

Will go to moon if...: Adoor replies to BJP leader

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The director suggested that he is ready to go if provided with a room and a ticket.

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former captain Anil Kumble says pulling out of the 2007-08 Australia Tour following the controversial Sydney Test could have been an "acceptable" option but his side continued the series to set an example by winning the remaining matches under trying circumstances. The Sydney Test in January 2008 was marred by the infamous Monkeygate scandal where off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was handed a three-match ban by the ICC for allegedly racially abusing Andrew Symonds.

Kim Kardashian bares curves on cover

Kim Kardashian bares curves on cover

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Her latest mag cover will make your heart beat faster.

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Here are various roles that a bigot can play, disproving that s/he is one-note and uni-dimensional, and is in fact a versatile, multitasking person.

Haryana CM draws flak for 'Kashmiri brides' remark

Haryana CM draws flak for 'Kashmiri brides' remark

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The chief minister accused the media of "running a misleading and factless campaign" against him and shared on Twitter a full video of the event.

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If the process becomes completely online, there will be no intervention from a state government at any level.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

Licences of 2 importers supplying rapid test kits cancelled

Licences of 2 importers supplying rapid test kits cancelled

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The central drug regulator has issued show cause notices to these two importers and asked to stop the import of rapid test kits based on the observation by the apex health research body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In presence of Union minister Jasvantsinh Bhabhor, MLA Ramesh Katara says who voted in favour of the Congress and such people will be given less work.

Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma expelled from JD-U

Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma expelled from JD-U

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The JD-U said that the conduct of the two leaders in recent past has made it clear that they don't want to abide by the party's discipline. Both leaders have been critical of the party president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the CAA/NRC issue.

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has written to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the other members of the BCCI Apex Council, as he pleaded with the Indian Cricket Board to reinstate him as a commentator for this year's Indian Premier League.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said that Mithali Raj took the right decision by retiring from T20 Internationals as it will help her focus more on the 2021 ODI World Cup.

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Katrina Kaif turns 36.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

'Laxmmi Bomb is super, super, entertaining'

'Laxmmi Bomb is super, super, entertaining'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'As fun and funny as it is shooting, it's as scary when you watch it.'

Jamia professor says he 'failed non-Muslim students', suspended

Jamia professor says he 'failed non-Muslim students', suspended

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Professor Dr Abrar Ahmed, however, said his tweet had been 'misunderstood' and he had posted it as a 'satire' on how minorities are being 'targeted' by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

WATCH! Sreemoyee has something to say

WATCH! Sreemoyee has something to say

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's latest book, Cut, has an unusual launch.

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Does a secular nation not believe in its ancestry? The Constitution has a photo of Ram also.'

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

'I am suffering from clinical depression': Tanmay Bhat

'I am suffering from clinical depression': Tanmay Bhat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The former All India Bakchod CEO took to Instagram to share how the recent incidents have taken a toll on his mental and physical health.

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone 'burning her alive'.

Ex-Navy chief moves EC 'Modi ji ka Sena' remark

Ex-Navy chief moves EC 'Modi ji ka Sena' remark

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas in his letter to CEC Sunil Arora said that the armed forces are not a "private force" belonging to any individual or political party.

Is WhatsApp violating privacy laws?

Is WhatsApp violating privacy laws?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

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We have incredible power: Rapinoe after winning FIFA Women's player

We have incredible power: Rapinoe after winning FIFA Women's player

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The USA striker also revealed that she was inspired by Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly after the pair stood up to incidents of racism.