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Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately do a Bihar on it, relegating it to second place in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

In pics: Sonam's HOT fashion shoot

In pics: Sonam's HOT fashion shoot

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The actor turned muse for Shehla Khan's Divine Luxe collection.

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The nun belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

Aretha Franklin passes away

Aretha Franklin passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen.'

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

At 13:57 local time, the umpires finally decided to officially abandon the match.

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Wearing a traditional Kerala dhoti and white shawl, Modi was received at the temple gate by the authorities with a traditional poornakumbh.

Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood!

Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Stars wish their fans on the occasion of Eid.

Pope has opened a window for gays

Pope has opened a window for gays

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The wrong of victimising, targeting and persecuting homosexuals on the basis of archaic and prejudiced ideas has gone for long. Time we set it right, says Mohd Asim.

PIX: Kareena prays at Siddhi Vinayak temple, gets mobbed

PIX: Kareena prays at Siddhi Vinayak temple, gets mobbed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The music of her film Heroine was also launched there.

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

PIX: Shahid's motorcycle diaries!

PIX: Shahid's motorcycle diaries!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Shahid Kapoor is enjoying a biking trip along with his half brother Ishaan Khatter and... Kunal Kemmu!

Watch Video: Narendra Modi visits Vaishnodevi shrine

Watch Video: Narendra Modi visits Vaishnodevi shrine

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is trying to rake up as many divine blessings he can in this election season.

PIX: Deepika visits Mumbai's Siddhivanayak Temple

PIX: Deepika visits Mumbai's Siddhivanayak Temple

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

Daisy Shah is a purple princess

Daisy Shah is a purple princess

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The actor walked the ramp for Amit GT on Day Four of the LFW.

Poll diary: Time to appease the Gods

Poll diary: Time to appease the Gods

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Election time forces candidates, friends and family to seek divine intervention.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

When Gods lose their immunity...

When Gods lose their immunity...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'There are several stories in the Mahabharata where kings drunk on their power are banished to hell.' 'The story of Krishna and Kamsa is a case in point and the Ramayana, at its very core, is a story about Rama's victory over an arrogant Ravana,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Over 1,800 mementos gifted to PM Modi auctioned

Over 1,800 mementos gifted to PM Modi auctioned

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Take a look at some of the mementos on the auction block.

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

Never said Ayodhya case may disturb harmony: Hindu parties

Never said Ayodhya case may disturb harmony: Hindu parties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

They also termed as 'unwarranted' and 'unfortunate', the submission of Muslim parties that the archaeological report be trashed.

PIX: Kareena celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with fans

PIX: Kareena celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with fans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Kareena Kapoor seeks blessings from Lord Ganesha for her forthcoming film Heroine.

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Naomi's braless look is not for the faint hearted

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The model, who returned to the Valentino runway after 14 years, left little to the imagination.

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Modi also said that people displayed unprecedented discipline and sense of service during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown

From Hashmi to Puranaanuru, Sitharaman waxes poetic

From Hashmi to Puranaanuru, Sitharaman waxes poetic

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

While speaking of taxation, Sitharaman also quoted Sangam era Tamil classic's Yaanai Pugundha Nilam written by Pisirandhayar in Purananooru.

Bend. Stretch. Pose like Kavita. Can you?

Bend. Stretch. Pose like Kavita. Can you?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The actor's cryptic and tough yoga poses will add some adventure to your boring routine.

Farewell Friend, Physician, Guide

Farewell Friend, Physician, Guide

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Sasi Annan did far more right than wrong in his life.' 'I, and a great many others who appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness, mourn for him and wish him godspeed and sadgati.' Rajeev Srinivasan pays homage to a noble soul.

Holy cows, global and local

Holy cows, global and local

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Many scholars have suggested that the importance of the cow and her association with the pantheon grew with the growing influence of the cult of Krishna,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Have you seen Dips look *this* stunning before?

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The stunning actress walked for designer Harshita Chatterjee Deshpande. And it was divine!

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

At Lalbaughcha Raja is Amit Shah praying for Bihar?

At Lalbaughcha Raja is Amit Shah praying for Bihar?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Here are some interesting images of the BJP president visiting the popular Lalbaugcha Raja.

PIX: Aishwarya works hard at the Golden Temple

PIX: Aishwarya works hard at the Golden Temple

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The SOS alleged that the police failed to act in the sexual harassment charges levelled against the former Jalandhar diocese Bishop by the nun, who is also a key witness in the 'nun rape case'.

How can Modi rescue the economy?

How can Modi rescue the economy?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The government may have to resort, eventually and however unwillingly, to printing money, abandoned as policy and practice in the 1990, predicts T N Ninan.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

F1: Why does success-hungry Hamilton want to visit India?

F1: Why does success-hungry Hamilton want to visit India?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Lewis Hamilton may not be putting the Buddha into Budapest this weekend but he could be tempted to seek divine assistance if luck goes against him in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.