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Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard programme and the 34th in its history.

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar offers expert advice to students preparing for engineering college admissions and competitive exams.

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra pipped two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the top spot in the 2024

'Wish I Had Been There'

'Wish I Had Been There'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He had just come out of the ICU after surgery.' 'He opened his eyes, spoke to Sara for a bit, and asked for me.' 'I said, "I'm right here, dad." 'And then he said, "If you were there, you would've beaten that guy up".'

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

What fashion has in store for you in the New Year.

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Even today, though my hair looks different, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' I think it's going to follow me to the grave.'

'Marks Don't Matter...': College Topper's Viral Post

'Marks Don't Matter...': College Topper's Viral Post

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'I am a topper aur mujhe internship nahi mil rahi hai (I am a topper but I don't have an internship),' says Bisma Fareed.

Step Inside Sara Ali Khan's Colourful Home

Step Inside Sara Ali Khan's Colourful Home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Just like her vivacious personality, Sara Ali Khan's home is vibrant and very chic.

Punjab cops foil BKI-backed module's target-killing plot, arrest 3

Punjab cops foil BKI-backed module's target-killing plot, arrest 3

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Punjab Police have arrested three individuals and foiled a major target killing planned by a terror module linked to the proscribed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The module was allegedly being handled by US-based gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Nawashehria, who is a close aide of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda.

The Lady Doctor Taking On The Pakistan State

The Lady Doctor Taking On The Pakistan State

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'The Pakistani government's growing fear of Dr Mahrang's rising popularity is evident.' 'Her defiance is inspiring.'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'

Why Mumbai's Luxe Homes Are Losing Their Shine

Why Mumbai's Luxe Homes Are Losing Their Shine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Mumbai -- home to industry titans and Bollywood stars -- is witnessing a slow offtake of houses priced between Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore. Industry insiders and real estate watchers explain why.

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira.

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'It's also the media and the audience.' 'The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids.'The industry feels since the audience is interested, let's make a movie with them.' 'So I think it's a circle.

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.'

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Kashmir University PhD scholar held for seditious magazine article

Kashmir University PhD scholar held for seditious magazine article

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Abdul Aala Fazili was arrested from his Humhama residence as the SIA conducted searches at several locations in the city as part of its crackdown on terror and anti-national networks, the official said.

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Seeking good from badminton. 10 days to go for Paralympics.'

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the camaraderie of shared movies, and hope for the best, observes Abhijit J Masih who flew Air India recently to the States.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: Focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks.'

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

Vote: Is this magazine cover tasteless?

Vote: Is this magazine cover tasteless?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Jodi magazine's latest cover features a female model in a traditional sari revealing her legs.

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

What Makes Rekha Bollywood's Sari Queen

What Makes Rekha Bollywood's Sari Queen

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

All her public appearances are marked by trademark glitter and glow, of which her opulent collection of Kanjivarams and Benarasis are Sukanya Verma's absolute favourite.

Shatrughan With Zaheer, Says Khamosh To Rumours

Shatrughan With Zaheer, Says Khamosh To Rumours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Shatrughan Sinha said 'khamosh' to all rumours of his not attending daughter Sonakshi's wedding, when he claimed, "She is my laadli. Nothing that she asks for has been refused by me."

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The case has been posted for hearing on March 16.

Why Was Richa Upset With Bhansali?

Why Was Richa Upset With Bhansali?

Rediff.com29 May 2024

She wept when the director took 101 takes to shoot a song for Heeramandi.

Tabu Bags Hollywood series, Dune!

Tabu Bags Hollywood series, Dune!

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Tabu's character is described as 'strong, intelligent and alluring'.

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner Bajrang Punia spearheaded the protest against Singh at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding his arrest for intimidating and allegedly sexually harassing female grapplers of the country.