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Sania's got the look!

Sania's got the look!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The classy look, for Cosmo's 'self-love issue, garnered the tennis ace compliments aplenty.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Kamala Harris' niece's tweet irks Hindus

Kamala Harris' niece's tweet irks Hindus

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hindu groups in the United States have sought an apology from Senator Kamala Harris's niece for tweeting an 'offensive' image, which depicted the Democratic vice presidential nominee as goddess Durga.

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years. On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs.

SC dismisses PIL against demolition of 'corona mata' temple

SC dismisses PIL against demolition of 'corona mata' temple

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation against the demolition of 'corona mata mandir,' constructed by a woman along with her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, saying it was an 'abuse of the process.'

The Floating Lanterns Of Hiroshima

The Floating Lanterns Of Hiroshima

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The Hiroshima event is not just about the 10,000-odd lanterns that float down a river. It is about remembrance. It is about dignity. It is about respect. It is about love, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Not fair to compare hijab with practices in Sikhism, says SC

Not fair to compare hijab with practices in Sikhism, says SC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The apex court observed the five Ks in Sikhism -- Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kaccha and Kirpan -- are well established.

This Diwali, 'look towards the light'

This Diwali, 'look towards the light'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Bollywood stars are going all out to wish their fans a Happy Diwali, with pretty pictures and beautiful thoughts.

Jacqueline is RED HOT This Diwali

Jacqueline is RED HOT This Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Film folk celebrate Diwali with their loved ones and post lovely pictures on social media.

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'The Congress don't have the zeal to fight the BJP. The party is so bogged down by infighting that it hardly has time or energy to build an opposition. The UPA does not exist'

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

SEE! Lip-smacking pics for the hungry soul

SEE! Lip-smacking pics for the hungry soul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Rediff readers share their food pics.

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.

Photos: Bold, daring red carpet looks

Photos: Bold, daring red carpet looks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Presenting the best looks from the 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards.

SEE: Villagers celebrate Bhavina's silver with 'garba'

SEE: Villagers celebrate Bhavina's silver with 'garba'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Family members and friends of paddler Bhavina Patel broke into the traditional 'garba' dance, burst firecrackers and smeared each other with 'gulal' at her native Sundhiya village in Gujarat's Mehsana district to celebrate her historic silver medal at the Paralympic Games.

How Chandrakant Pandit shaped MP's Ranji triumph

How Chandrakant Pandit shaped MP's Ranji triumph

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Madhya Pradesh humbled domestic powerhouse Mumbai by six wickets in a one-sided final to win their maiden Ranji Trophy crown, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was an achievement of sorts for coach Chandrakant Pandit, who exorcised the ghosts of losing one at the same venue 23 summers ago. It was a record sixth national title for Pandit as a coach.

Modi to bring back 157 antiquities handed over by US

Modi to bring back 157 antiquities handed over by US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring home 157 artefacts and antiquities, which were handed over to India by the United States during his visit, with both he and President Joe Biden expressing commitment to strengthening efforts to combat theft, illicit trade and trafficking of cultural objects.

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Doctor G is outwardly all for women, but evidently has no interest in them, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Brahmastra is kind of a meeting place of modern India with a feeling of ancient Indian powers about it.'

Hijab not a display of religious jingoism: Petitioners

Hijab not a display of religious jingoism: Petitioners

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

They also requested the full bench of the HC to make a leeway to attend classes with headscarves as the court's interim order had suspended their 'fundamental rights'.

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 saw a grand premiere in Mumbai, attended by the film's star cast.

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The former Punjab Congress chief had been upset with the party for serving him a show-cause notice.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.

Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha dies at 85

Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha dies at 85

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Guha, died of post-covid complications at a private hospital in Kolkata on Sunday at 11.25 pm after a massive cardiac arrest, his family said.

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Central Crime Branch police team also conducted searches in the office of the Karuppar Kootam channel at T Nagar and sealed it days ago.

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

With NEFT, which drives the retail payments value, operationalised on a 24x7x365 basis, the country's payment systems landscape is headed for substantial growth.

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli wished India on Diwali and urged Indians not to burst crackers to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

NSCN-IM harden stand, firm on separate flag, constitution

NSCN-IM harden stand, firm on separate flag, constitution

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

The NSCN-IM, which resumed talks to find a solution to the decades-old Naga political issue after a gap of almost two years, said in a statement on Friday that the problem is "deeply rooted in India's malicious pleasure, violating the historical and political rights of the Naga people".

Go in peace, Lata didi

Go in peace, Lata didi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other human beings in our colourful world.'

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Contest! WIN a free copy of Rick Riordan's latest book

Contest! WIN a free copy of Rick Riordan's latest book

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Answer three questions and win a free copy of Rick Riordan's latest book The Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb.

TN village prays for Kamala's victory in US polls

TN village prays for Kamala's victory in US polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Posters were put up in many parts of the village in Tiruvarur district in the state wishing Harris success, with locals holding special prayers seeking divine intervention.

Which actress has become a painter?

Which actress has become a painter?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

And Sunny Leone climbs a tree!

SINFUL Chocolate Recipe

SINFUL Chocolate Recipe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Celebrate World Chocolate Day gourmet style.

PIX: What are Esha, Alia, Ranveer up to?

PIX: What are Esha, Alia, Ranveer up to?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Too cute! Taapsee Pannu models a sexy black gown

Too cute! Taapsee Pannu models a sexy black gown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The actor is too cool to handle in a rosette duchess satin dress.