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'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

'Racist' ad starring Aishwarya Rai withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Aishwarya advertisement that created all the furore has been pulled down.

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Mayor of Miami, Carlos Gimenez, has pulled back his support from former England football captain David Beckham's 200 million pounds US football franchise to leave the star midfielder's dreams in tatters.

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher's manager has revealed that the racer is making progress but faces a difficult and long recovery.

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Daily Game: Know the Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is related to?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Kapil Sharma, Sunny Leone, SRK: When TV stars struck gold in films

Kapil Sharma, Sunny Leone, SRK: When TV stars struck gold in films

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

When TV stars take on the big screen...

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

'I always wanted to be a star'

'I always wanted to be a star'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Nivin Pauly is elated after the stupendous success of his latest film Premam.

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We are all here to hustle.'

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Special Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Sayeed Ahmed pronounced the verdict in presence of seven of the accused. One of the death row convict is on the run.

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.

Ex-US tennis star Blake mistakenly slammed to ground, handcuffed by NYPD

Ex-US tennis star Blake mistakenly slammed to ground, handcuffed by NYPD

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Former tennis star James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for about 15 minutes in New York City on Wednesday before police realized they had the wrong man in an identity theft ring, New York's Daily News reported.

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Stars celebrate International Yoga Day.

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

At least 40 people died and nearly 150 others were injured on Friday after a packed three-storey ferry carrying around 500 passengers caught fire on the Sugandha River in southern Bangladesh, officials said.

Akal Takht chief says worried about spread of Christianity, Islam in Punjab

Akal Takht chief says worried about spread of Christianity, Islam in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Expressing concern over the "spread of Christianity" in Punjab, Akal Takht jathedar Gyani Harpreet Singh on Monday asserted that "churches and mosques" are being built in numbers in rural parts of the state and urged Sikh preachers to visit villages to promote Sikhism.

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.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

Pritika Swarup Makes Waves in New York

Pritika Swarup Makes Waves in New York

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

International model. Beauty entrepreneur. Investment analyst. Columbia University alumnus. Say hello to Pritika Swarup.

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test and ODI series between the two teams will continue even if there is an isolated case of COVID-19 among players or support staff and close contacts will not be forced into isolation, CSA's medical officer Shuaib Manjra said.

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'Top actors like Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhiji, had already raised the bar.' 'I hoped that Rajkumar Santoshi would be satisfied with my acting.'

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.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

'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!

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.

Look! A Yoga Lesson from Jeh Baba

Look! A Yoga Lesson from Jeh Baba

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

News, as a business, faces its biggest crisis ever, globally. To fight it needs investment in feet-on-the-ground journalism, tech tools like artificial intelligence among other things.

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!

Your Car Queries Answered!

Your Car Queries Answered!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Please send your queries to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Cars' and experts from CarJasoos.com will answer your queries related to buying new or used cars.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'I don't need to go out now. I don't have to buy votes. My workers are campaigning for me, visiting villages. I know people in every village and their issues,' says the 78-year-old leader.

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.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

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.

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.