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US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

The Strange Case Of Abdu Rozik

The Strange Case Of Abdu Rozik

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bigg Boss 16 has turned out to be quite different from its previous seasons.

The Most Popular Web Series Of 2022

The Most Popular Web Series Of 2022

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The world's most popular source for movie content, IMDb unveiled its list of the 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series, based on their page views on the site.

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

#DostiDiaries: A brother from another mother

#DostiDiaries: A brother from another mother

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Swapnil Bajpai, 32, from Jalandhar, Punjab tells us about his 17 years of friendship with his best buddy Nikhil who currently resides in Dubai.

2021 V-Day Astro: Check your star sign compatibility

2021 V-Day Astro: Check your star sign compatibility

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Puneet Gupta, CEO, AstroTalk, reveals why people born under these star signs are made for each other.

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.

Dubai link to golden beige jacket Abe wore in Varanasi

Dubai link to golden beige jacket Abe wore in Varanasi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A UAE-based Indian entrepreneur on Friday recollected how former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe appreciated and acknowledged his gift -- a golden beige jacket -- by wearing it during his 2015 historic visit to Varanasi.

Kohli reveals Dhoni's text during his lean patch

Kohli reveals Dhoni's text during his lean patch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'The only person who genuinely reached out to me was MS Dhoni'

John Ka Kya Attitude Hai!

John Ka Kya Attitude Hai!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

John Abraham hosted a special screening of his latest film Attack Part 1.

Post offices to sell greeting cards

Post offices to sell greeting cards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

With formalities for a tie-up between the department of posts and Archies Greetings and Gifts Ltd progressing well, from next Friendship Day, falling on August 7, the facility could be introduced in post offices in Tamil Nadu.

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Qin, who recently succeeded Wang Yi, had a phone call at the request of Bilawal on January 9, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement in Beijing said on Tuesday.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

On Tuesday, Keshap met Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Modi wraps up 'historic' 3-day visit to Israel, makes his way to Hamburg

Modi wraps up 'historic' 3-day visit to Israel, makes his way to Hamburg

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

"I thank the people and Government of Israel for their hospitality. This successful visit will add more energy to India-Israel relations," Modi said in a tweet.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Won't tolerate attacks on religious buildings: Aus PM

Won't tolerate attacks on religious buildings: Aus PM

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Australian prime minister also said that he briefed Prime Minister Modi on AUKUS - a trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the UK and the United States that was unveiled in September 2021.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

Bigg Boss 16: Guess Who Is NOMINATED?

Bigg Boss 16: Guess Who Is NOMINATED?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Day 3 inside the Bigg Boss house has the contestants at loggerheads even as they take part in the first nomination task.

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Did you realise that Hip Hip Hurray was 20 years ago?

Bigg Boss OTT: Will Divya survive?

Bigg Boss OTT: Will Divya survive?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The media trains its guns on the contestants. How do they fare?

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Today, a friendship forged by common ideals behind prison walls has become a transactional understanding, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

AIADMK leaders and supporters pay homage to J Jayalithaa on her 5th death anniversary.

Israel's President Rivlin in India on eight-day visit

Israel's President Rivlin in India on eight-day visit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

President Reuven Rivlin calls India "an important ally and close friend of Israel, a state with whom we have much in common" at the start of the 6-day visit.

Bigg Boss 16: 5 Reasons Why Archana Deserves To WIN!

Bigg Boss 16: 5 Reasons Why Archana Deserves To WIN!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Archana Gautam has been the highlight of Bigg Boss 16 and it's all thanks to her fiery personality.

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin's Chicken Drama!

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin's Chicken Drama!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Shalin Bhanot is currently the most annoying contestant on Bigg Boss 16, thanks to his obsession with chicken.

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

New Zealand veteran Taylor to retire from internationals

New Zealand veteran Taylor to retire from internationals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

"It's been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way. But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me."

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India would not be seen to be anything but rude with the Pakistanis. In the big picture, who is the bigger adversary right now? Who is the bigger pain in the neck? And who is it that is keeping more than 3,000 km of our borders active, throwing our military posture and deployments into imbalance? asks Shekhar Gupta.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Farhan, his dad and the Don

Farhan, his dad and the Don

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Farhan and Javed Akhtar discuss the new and the classic Don.

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Father's Day Special: TV stars share fatherhood advice

Father's Day Special: TV stars share fatherhood advice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Ahead of Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, we asked your favourite television stars to share their best fatherhood advice.

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has asserted that efforts to create a rift between people from different religions should be treated as a "national crime", and welcomed the government's outreach to Pasmanda Muslims.