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Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Rubina and I plan to get married again'

'Rubina and I plan to get married again'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Bigg Boss helped strengthen our relationship.'

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Cries of 'Jai Hind' rent the air as a large number of people bid a final adieu to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and five-year-old son, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur two days ago, in their hometown Raigarh in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The cardinal rule for Mughal princes was 'Ya Takht, Ya Takhta' (the throne or the funeral pyre). They often went to battle against their brothers, even their father, to become emperor, points out Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Nothing bloodless about it.

SC says BCCI must probe IPL fixing scandal

SC says BCCI must probe IPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should conduct a probe against Narayanaswami Srinivasan and 12 others in the betting and spot-fixing scandal to maintain its institutional autonomy, as it cannot "close its eyes" to the allegations made by the Justice Mukul Mudgal committee. The apex court also allowed Sundar Raman to continue as Chief Operating Officer of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League.

Meet the Power Couples!

Meet the Power Couples!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Bollywood's power couple Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan are going to introduce you to the other power couples in showbiz, and let YOU be a part of their daily life!

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Parties flay govt over sliding rupee

Parties flay govt over sliding rupee

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Political parties slammed the government in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the sliding rupee, which has breached the Rs 68 to a US dollar mark, and demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh make a statement on the issue.

A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

In George Fernandes's passing, many will mourn him -- even those who disagreed vehemently with him, writes Aditi Phadnis.

Mumbai police rapped for not probing Dawood angle in IPL scam

Mumbai police rapped for not probing Dawood angle in IPL scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court panel, inquiring into the IPL spot-fixing scam, has come down heavily on the Mumbai police for being "not willing" to investigate the involvement of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and protecting "lots of persons" involved in the betting syndicate.

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Congress and BSP are in the fray, but not in the contest.'

Vindoo: Armaan couldn't have caused Sofia any bodily harm in Bigg Boss

Vindoo: Armaan couldn't have caused Sofia any bodily harm in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Vindoo Dara Singh gives his take on the controversy.

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'At that time the Delhi police was reeling under various controversies. This case was more of an attention diversion.'

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The show offers ample lessons in behaviour management, leadership and setting the ground for the future.

Supreme Court lifts ban on female make-up artists

Supreme Court lifts ban on female make-up artists

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Even with 3 lakh cases a day, we have saturated our resources.' 'It is scary to even think what will happen when the number doubles.'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Veteran actress, television personality and anchor, Tabassum, who has completed 67 years in the industry, shares her insights about the stars of the past.

AK, NaMo, RG and the 3rd Person Syndrome

AK, NaMo, RG and the 3rd Person Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'This is a new phenomenon,' says Shekhar Gupta. 'Does it point to the rise of egomania, and could it also be a reason our politics is broken and Parliament non-functional? Where our biggest leaders talk not to, but at each other.'

'I got fed up of acting'

'I got fed up of acting'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The little girl from Kal Ho Naa Ho has grown up!

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

Remembering a forgotten princess

Remembering a forgotten princess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in the succession battle, it says much for her stature that after Shah Jahan's death, she was made the chief lady of the court by Aurangzeb and accorded every respect.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

Why it's wrong to hang Yakub Memon

Why it's wrong to hang Yakub Memon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The curative petition and other legal remedies still available to Yakub Memon are part of his rights as a prisoner condemned to death. Does the Maharashtra government want to deprive him of these rights, asks Jyoti Punwani.

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Nikitin Dheer talks about his television debut and his journey so far!

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Shaken by Justice RM Lodha committee's recommended reforms of its governance structure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to call a Special General Meeting (SGM) within the next two weeks to discuss the implications of the report.

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee on Monday recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden Board of Control for Cricket in India, suggesting a bar on ministers from occupying positions, putting a cap on the age and tenure of the office-bearers and legalising betting.

'BJP uses nine tongues simultaneously'

'BJP uses nine tongues simultaneously'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'The top level will be development and then sab ka saath, sab ka vikas.' 'But at the street level, the tongue will be vicious.'

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday.

Welcome to Jingostan

Welcome to Jingostan

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Modi-Shah BJP has resurrected dangers and the enemy from the past and built a scary jingoism. It's a great diversionary tactic but history shows it never ends well, points out Shekhar Gupta.

India at Asian Games: Men's kabaddi team thrash Thailand

India at Asian Games: Men's kabaddi team thrash Thailand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Six-time champions India notched up their second successive win in the men's kabaddi competition after thrashing Thailand 66-27 in a Group A preliminary-round match at the 17th Asian Games.

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The gorgeous Karan Kapoor will be back in India soon. Very soon!

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'I asked a group of uniformed high school kids: Who was the one Kashmiri they admired?' 'I shouldn't have been surprised by the answer,' says Sunil Sethi.

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How many of these have aged well?