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Pistorius keen to work with 'disadvantaged children' if released on parole

Pistorius keen to work with 'disadvantaged children' if released on parole

Rediff.com12 May 2015

In a desperate bid to get his life back on track, convicted Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius has reportedly expressed his interest in assisting disadvantaged children if he is released on parole as early as August.

PIX: What are Rakul, Malaika upto?

PIX: What are Rakul, Malaika upto?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Film folk have been spotted around town, as they go about their daily routine.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The France forward, whose current contract expires on June 30, had been widely tipped to join Real Madrid.

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Al-Qaeda on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the brutal killings of Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor was brutally murdered on Monday along with a friend in his flat in Dhaka by suspected Islamists, in the latest audacious attack on high-profile bloggers and intellectuals in the Muslim-majority country.

Mumbai airport's domestic passenger terminal T1 to reopen from Oct 20

Mumbai airport's domestic passenger terminal T1 to reopen from Oct 20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

GoFirst, AirAsia India, Star Air and TruJet will resume all their domestic operations from Terminal 1 from October 20 midnight, the private airport operator said in a release.

Dom's Take: Kangana's Comet

Dom's Take: Kangana's Comet

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Dominic Xavier mulls over the shooting star that is Kangana Amardeep Ranaut.

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The elder brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Revanna cites non-availability of a government bungalow as the reason for undertaking the tedious journey.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A 25-strong Indian squad, led by captain Virat Kohli, landed in Sydney on Thursday for a gruelling two-month Australia tour which starts with a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period on the outskirts of the city.

'I don't want to call myself a star yet'

'I don't want to call myself a star yet'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Tiger Shroff talks about his superhero film, upcoming projects and much more!

Daily Game: Shah Rukh's actress kin you probably didn't know about

Daily Game: Shah Rukh's actress kin you probably didn't know about

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Think you know everything abotu your favourite stars? Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Style tips from fashion's new stars

Style tips from fashion's new stars

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

It has the perfect mix of outfits for daily wear as well as those special occasions!

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The victim, identified as Kartik Vasudev, had been shot at an entrance of the subway station in Toronto.

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no doubt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a 'successful' India captain if he is handed the responsibility in the future.

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The decision has been taken after a preliminary inquiry conducted by the home ministry found that the NGO was carrying out activities contrary to the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act under which it has to function.

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The plane was heading to Tenerife, Spain but was grounded at Zaventem at 9:10am on Friday due to a technical issue.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Pooja shoots with Amitabh... Like Sunny and Dulquer's selfies? What Rhea does to feel the newnormal?

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Could this be the new G-spot?

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

What is Kareena waiting for?

What is Kareena waiting for?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Bollywood stars have been posting stunning pictures on Instagram.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

City star Kolarov probed for alleged racist language

City star Kolarov probed for alleged racist language

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Manchester City player Aleksandar Kolarov is reportedly at the centre of an alleged racism complaint.

'Such batting is rare in history, it's miraculous'

'Such batting is rare in history, it's miraculous'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'To be honest, he did not miss much of the plan when he bowled. I don't know if there are many batsmen who can come and hit a six off the first ball, the next for a four and then again a six'

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Singer Nicole Scherzinger who is currently dating Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, is all geared for the Formula One championship.

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Cabinet approved a proposal to declare Islamic Research Foundation as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for five years, a home ministry official said.

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Even though the plot is predictable, Allu Arjun's swag makes this film an edge-of-the seat action-drama, observes Divya Nair.

Quiz: Name Amitabh Bachchan's male co-star in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

Quiz: Name Amitabh Bachchan's male co-star in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

IRF will be declared an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act after investigations by the home ministry found it to be allegedly having dubious links with Peace TV, an international Islamic channel accused of propagating terrorism, an official source said.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

fghanistan's latest cricket sensation Hamid Hassan found his way into the pages of the popular US daily.