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Now a documentary on Sunny Leone!

Now a documentary on Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

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

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Ladakh Standoff: Return To Status Quo Unlikely, But...

Ladakh Standoff: Return To Status Quo Unlikely, But...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Through the past 18-month period, peace has prevailed in the disputed border regions, which was immensely helpful in the difficult situation that the country was passing through, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Beware! How the Chinese Negotiate

Beware! How the Chinese Negotiate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'It is advisable for Indian interlocutors to follow the Chinese tactic of repeating the Indian position, both for the record and to test the Chinese negotiator's resolve and intentions.' A riveting excerpt from former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale's The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate With India.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Australia drops work visa used mainly by Indians

Australia drops work visa used mainly by Indians

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 457 visa programme, used by over 95,000 foreign workers, a majority of them Indians, was replaced on March 18 by a new Temporary Skills Shortage visa programme.

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Which films are *you* rooting for?

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rohingyas a security threat, deport them: RSS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The RSS criticised the previous UPA government at the centre and National Conference-Congress coalition government in the state for allowing Rohingyas to settle down in Jammu,

Stir intensifies with 'Chalo HCU' over Dalit scholar's suicide

Stir intensifies with 'Chalo HCU' over Dalit scholar's suicide

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Security was beefed up with a large number of police personnel being deployed around the campus as a precautionary measure.

'There is growing concern in US about democracy in India'

'There is growing concern in US about democracy in India'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'There are three pillars of concern: The expansion of Hindu majoritarianism, the concentration of executive power and decay of independent institutions, and curbs on free expression and dissent.'

'RSS is hardly in a position to call JNU anti-national'

'RSS is hardly in a position to call JNU anti-national'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'None of our critics have spoken about JNU's positive contributions. Instead, we are being labelled anti-national. A whole host of BJP leaders are products of JNU including Nirmala Sitharaman.'

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Visaranai clearly tops the list.

As an athlete I want the Olympics to go ahead: Bajrang

As an athlete I want the Olympics to go ahead: Bajrang

Rediff.com29 May 2021

India's top wrestler Bajrang Punia said he is in favour of Tokyo Olympics going ahead as scheduled even as there is a growing chorus for the Games to be cancelled amidst the pandemic.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'They didn't speak Hindi or English, but love is a universal language.'

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

Day 1 in Dhaka, Modi pays homage to martyrs

Day 1 in Dhaka, Modi pays homage to martyrs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the National Martyr's memorial at Savar in Dhaka and paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence against Pakistan.

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

He stressed that there was no need to bring the legislation as it was "anti-democratic" and "divided people on the basis of religion". "There is a constitutional crisis. You cannot ignore state governments. You have to take them into confidence," Sinha said when asked about resolutions passed by states against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

UPSC withdraws mandatory English norm in mains exam

UPSC withdraws mandatory English norm in mains exam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Amid a nation-wide controversy, the Union Public Service Commission has withdrawn changes suggested by it in civil services mains examination, dropping mandatory English language paper requirement.

Looking at Kamal Haasan's SUPERSTAR life!

Looking at Kamal Haasan's SUPERSTAR life!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Kamal Haasan!

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The staff student ratio in Kerala medical colleges is already compromised as in the last few years, the Kerala government has taken a decision to admit maximum number of students in all the medical colleges.'

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Several big budget movies, including one for Rs 300 crore on Karna and another Rs 1,000 crore movie based on Bhima, have been launched on the same model.

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

7 hashtags youngsters need to follow in life

7 hashtags youngsters need to follow in life

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Be receptive towards new ideas and thoughts. Unlearning and re-learning are inevitable in your quest for success, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

Here's why Priyanka skipped IIFA 2017

Here's why Priyanka skipped IIFA 2017

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Back in Mumbai, the Quantico actress said she wanted to celebrate birthday with family.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.