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Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

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They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami met a hero's end battling Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the jungles of Kashmir. His valour earned him the nation's highest gallantry award in peacetime this Republic Day. Archana Masih/Rediff.com travelled to Lal Kuan, Haldwani, to find out who this hero was.

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

All of Kashmir belongs to India: Sushma's strong message to Pak PM

All of Kashmir belongs to India: Sushma's strong message to Pak PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

In a strong attack on Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his statements on Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday told him that his dream of the state becoming a part of his country "will not be realised even at the end of eternity".

What a miserable failure!

What a miserable failure!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A CBSE student is angry with the board's generosity in awarding Cumulative Grade Point Average of 10 to all and sundry

When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

'Human beings are scary'

'Human beings are scary'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'Animals understand you well.' 'They understand your vibe.' 'If they feel there is no harm from you, they will love you for life.'

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One remembers Professor Rao with fondness as the man who gave the space programme a very professional front face, a very different appearance from the raw energy of a Vikram Sarabhai or the polished passion of a Dr Satish Dhawan.'

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

England legend Ian Botham has called for the scrapping of Indian Premier League, saying the T20 domestic event is "too powerful" for cricket's "long-term good" and the game would be better off without the tournament.

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Tamil film Strawberry works because of its storyline, says S Saraswathi.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Fashion diaries: Nargis nailed it, Jacqueline failed

Fashion diaries: Nargis nailed it, Jacqueline failed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Take a look at some of the celebrity style looks of the week.

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

"One was 'AP' and the other was 'Fam'. 'AP' stands for Ahmed Patel and 'Fam' stands for family. Have you heard of Ahmed Patel? Which family is he close to?" Modi asked the crowd at a rally in Dehradun.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography.

Malala donates $50,000 to re-build UN schools in Gaza

Malala donates $50,000 to re-build UN schools in Gaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Pakistani teenage rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has donated $50,000 to help rebuild UN schools in Gaza that have been damaged during the recent fighting in the enclave.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Peres won the Nobel Peace prize in 1994 for his role negotiating peace accords with the Palestinians.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

Why BJP can't turn India into a Hindu rashtra

Why BJP can't turn India into a Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The problem of a Hindu rashtra is that it has no text which can be adapted to the modern world.' 'The most prominent element of the Hindu way of organising society and the State is through caste.' 'This is not acceptable to most Hindus.' 'Because a Hindu rashtra also erodes the power and the rights of the majority of Hindus, we can be assured that this is not something that the BJP, or any other force can do,' argues Aakar Patel.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

To imagine that no one contributed to global peace to deserve the prize in 2017 is to be extremely cynical about peacemakers around the globe.

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'If Chandrayaan 1 had a launch with GSLV, we need not have an orbiter for Chandrayaan 2.' 'We could have gone straight round the moon and landed on the moon.'

'Mother was above religion'

'Mother was above religion'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The constitution of the Missionaries of Charity that declares, 'We shall not impose our Catholic faith on anyone, but have profound respect for all religions.'

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

10 reasons why we love this model

10 reasons why we love this model

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Ketholeno Kense featured alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the Vogue September cover.

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

When Subir Roy met Ruchira Gupta at The Telegraph 35 years ago she was not quite 20 and not a graduate. Today she is the indomitable founder of Apne Aap, which has touched the lives of over 21,000 women who were victims of sex trafficking.

'We can't say TV is regressive'

'We can't say TV is regressive'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'The content on television is directly proportional to what the audience likes.'

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Some time before December 31, 2017, Bengaluru based Team Indus aims to land a vehicle on the moon.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'When the forensics have collapsed, approver is clearly proved to be a liar from the beginning to the end... Does the prosecution genuinely believe that we ought to remain in judicial custody despite showing that their own story is not being corroborated by evidence, for another 192 witnesses?'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Until I remove that character from my head and empty the space, other characters cannot take that place.'

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'If the government does not take any action soon, 21 cities of India will become like Cape Town, with no water.' 'Four cities -- Delhi, Gurgaon, Meerut and Faridabad -- will suffer the worst.'

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

'Dr Abdul Kalam was a true inspiration'

'Dr Abdul Kalam was a true inspiration'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities