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How Aamir got married, the first time

How Aamir got married, the first time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Which is your best moment of the show?

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

NCW data show a noticeable rise in sexual harassment at the workplace.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Balbinder Singh Dhami, who has played an inspector, for over a year, in The Zee Horror Show, took on the role of a witness on Monday. It was a part he had no experience of.

Learnt a lot from Dhoni seeing the way he made decisions: Kohli

Learnt a lot from Dhoni seeing the way he made decisions: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Virat Kohli, who turns 28 next month, is already one of India's most accomplished Test captains. Kohli's young Indian team thrashed New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday, to dislodge arch-rivals Pakistan from the top spot in Tests rankings. The victory at Eden Gardens was also special for captain Kohli as he joined former legends Sunil Gavaskar and Tiger Pataudi with the number (9) of Test victories for India. Currently placed at 4th spot, Kohli is still some distance away from the 27 wins registered by MS Dhoni or the 21 victories achieved under Sourav Ganguly's leadership, but the 27-year old is slowly catching up with Mohammad Azharuddin (14 Tests wins) to get into the top 3 list. Catch India's Test captain Kohli in conversation with BCCI.tv about his journey as the leader of a young side.

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'The Indian Army served with honour and distinction in France and Flanders, East Africa, Gallipoli, Aden, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Transcaspia, Persia and even China.' 'The sacrifice of India's soldiers was consigned to the dustbin of history in the post-colonial world.'

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.'

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has rejected the notion that the threat of a nuclear war would solve the Kashmir issue, asserting that the region would never be a part of Pakistan and dialogue is the best way to "move forward".

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Once you are a mother, you don't have time for yourself, especially if you are a first-time mother. You want to do everything for the child and then you realise that you don't have 10 hands.' Rakshanda Khan is back, and ready to thrill!

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Whom will North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un kill next, and how?

10 must-know rules for an unforgettable one-night stand

10 must-know rules for an unforgettable one-night stand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Here is your ultimate guide to a happy one-night stand.

'Shah Rukh Khan can never play a poor man'

'Shah Rukh Khan can never play a poor man'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Meet the Shah Rukh Khan you never knew.

Army strikes back, guns down 20 militants behind Manipur ambush

Army strikes back, guns down 20 militants behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The operation in Nagaland and Manipur was carried out after the army received "credible and specific" intelligence.

The challenges awaiting Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

The challenges awaiting Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Although Suu Kyi has won an overwhelming victory, it is not going to be easy to translate this victory into political gains.

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The last rites will be conducted in Mandala in Madhya Pradesh, according to his wishes.

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We are not in the crore game, at least not me.' 'So when I do a film, I do it purely on its merit, where I think we will go ahead and make a fantastic film.'

PCB demand compensation if India refuse to play Pakistan in December

PCB demand compensation if India refuse to play Pakistan in December

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

With serious doubts hanging over the proposed bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan later this year, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan on Thursday said they are open to options ranging from boycotting ties to demanding compensation if the Board of Control for Cricket in India fails to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two boards.

The blind street vendor who founded a million dollar company

The blind street vendor who founded a million dollar company

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The inspiring story of how Bhavesh Bhatia turned his blindness into his strength.

Inside the Forbidden Land

Inside the Forbidden Land

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The impression I get is bread and butter matters more than freedom and choice. And China is providing bread and butter in plenty.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com takes the road less travelled -- to Tibet.

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Mumbai's 45 mohalla committees and the many voluntary groups working to bring communities together in the city can be counted upon to do their utmost to stop riots.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Badami asked Das if Indrani was in the room. Das, whipping out his hand and pointing it at Indrani, announced: "Yes, she is right there." Indrani, who was looking down, through most of the hearing, momentarily raised her eyes, just a fraction and glanced at him. That was the first time either of them looked at each other. Till then, and later, Das refused to look at her, as if he was not able to, either out of anger or revulsion. It seemed mutual. Indrani too pretended throughout like he did not exist.

After the bear hug: Will Pakistan control its terrorists?

After the bear hug: Will Pakistan control its terrorists?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'The two NSAs, who have been mandated to address mutual concerns on terrorism, will need to devise credible and irreversible measures to see that the likes of Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar do not ever get a free hand to run riot again,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, India's former high commissioner in Pakistan.

I did not think I was going to win a Slam this year: Serena

I did not think I was going to win a Slam this year: Serena

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams swept past good friend Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open final on Sunday to move up in the record books with her 18th grand slam title.

The war that helped India regain its military confidence

The war that helped India regain its military confidence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'India was in no position to wage another war in 1965, having suffered a morale-shattering defeat in 1962. The three services were in the middle of a modernisation and expansion phase and therefore not fully trained or battle-ready.'

The Man Who Helped End The Kargil War

The Man Who Helped End The Kargil War

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'In his eulogy at Sandy's memorial service, President Clinton recounted the unusually hot US Independence Day, July 4, 1999, when most of official Washington was more interested in watching fireworks than international diplomacy. Sandy insisted that Clinton confront Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in no uncertain terms.' Former US Assistant Secretary Raymond E Vickery, Jr salutes Sandy Berger, Clinton's National Security Adviser, as a true friend of India.

'You will miss Dhoni a lot, more in India, when he retires'

'You will miss Dhoni a lot, more in India, when he retires'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

India's limited-overs' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be a shadow of his old self but former Australian batsman Dean Jones feels the Jharkhand dasher will be "missed more in sub-continental conditions" once he calls time on his illustrious career.

This is why the Indian economy has managed to remain stable

This is why the Indian economy has managed to remain stable

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Low oil prices also means effectively transfer of wealth from the producing nations to the consuming nations

The American who fought for India's freedom

The American who fought for India's freedom

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Samuel Stokes made India his home and participated in the freedom struggle. He was the only American to be imprisoned for sedition; the British CID maintained a special file on him.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

China's Belt and Road Initiative: What are India's options?

China's Belt and Road Initiative: What are India's options?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'Whichever option India chooses, it should be clear to the government that the China-Pakistan nexus poses a clear and present danger to national security,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Both Japan and China face a common challenge: How to deal with Trump.' 'The trade war with the US seems to have facilitated/hastened Abe's China visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2011,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

He said India would continue to actively pursue and promote its geo-political, strategic and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The prime minister also pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute.

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Some of the best photographs, clicked across the globe in January.

Where Chinese media get India wrong

Where Chinese media get India wrong

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

One thing Beijing must understand is that India is not obsessed with being a threat to China but only wants a rightful place for itself in the world, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why do girls have all the fun?

Why do girls have all the fun?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Maybe what the lady in Sex and the City said was right-- that maybe our girlfriends are indeed our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.'

Review: The Jungle Book brings happiness, nostalgia and many other emotions!

Review: The Jungle Book brings happiness, nostalgia and many other emotions!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Relive your childhood or enrich your kid's but revisit The Jungle Book you must, stresses Sukanya Verma.

'Life is about enjoying the moment'

'Life is about enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

How do you translate a first love into a profession? How do you become a writer once you set your heart on it? Susmita Bhattacharya, who once worked as a graphic designer in Mumbai, now teaches the basics of English to newcomers to Britain and is also a creative writing tutor. Her first novel The Normal State of Mind was published earlier this year after a grim battle with cancer.

'Go after Sanjay Dutt and kill him'

'Go after Sanjay Dutt and kill him'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

When Abu Salem wanted to kill Sanjay Dutt.

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rediff.com19 May 2014

BJP-led govt will need regional parties' support in Upper House to get legislation cleared. Archis Mohan reports