News for 'Friendship Day'

Bigg Boss 16: Juicy Gossip Coming UP!

Bigg Boss 16: Juicy Gossip Coming UP!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Thursday's episode of Bigg Boss was a yawnfest with hardly any entertainment. No fights, no naach-gaana, no masti.

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'I was so nervous and embarrassed that I hid behind a pillar, just watching my son quietly.' 'I could see him very quiet, not communicating with anybody.'' 'I thought he was not interested. But when he gave his first shot, he was perfect!'

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit HURT Gori?

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit HURT Gori?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

There's a new captain in the house and things are going to get a lot more interesting this week.

'Visa pact will make Indo-Pak friendship unstoppable!'

'Visa pact will make Indo-Pak friendship unstoppable!'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who is travelling with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on his tour of Pakistan, examines the relevance of the visa agreement that is bound to have significant impact on the relations between the countries

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Kisses Soundarya, Tina Fumes

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Kisses Soundarya, Tina Fumes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

With each passing day, the equations are changing and the contestants are slowly showing their true personality.

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.

IAF pulls out of multilateral air exercise in UK

IAF pulls out of multilateral air exercise in UK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The announcement by the IAF to not send its aircraft for the 'Cobra Warrior' exercise came just three days after it confirmed its participation in the drills from March 6 to 27 at Waddington in the United Kingdom.

Ishaan's Gutsy Gesture for Ananya

Ishaan's Gutsy Gesture for Ananya

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

In an entertainment industry notorious for its spinelessness, young Ishaan Khattar won many hearts on Saturday, October 23, by showing up at the Pandeys' residence to meet Ananya, with a bouquet of flowers.

Washy is making Gabba dance to his tunes

Washy is making Gabba dance to his tunes

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's young spinner Washington Sundar makes most of his free time as he teaches his pet Gabba some tricks.

Pranab Mukherjee's death 'heavy loss' to Sino-India ties: China

Pranab Mukherjee's death 'heavy loss' to Sino-India ties: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

In his 50 years in politics, he made positive contributions to China-India relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Happy Friendship Day, folks!

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.

Will miss working with you on day-to-day basis: Obama to PM

Will miss working with you on day-to-day basis: Obama to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Saturday called up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh soon after he demitted office and said he was one of the few public leaders whom he "admired" and that he would "miss" working with him on "day-to-day basis."

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Netanyahu will cap his hectic schedule by attending the 'Shalom Bollywood' event.

How Rohit's advice transformed Tilak Varma's game

How Rohit's advice transformed Tilak Varma's game

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Varma has been the leading run-getter for Mumbai Indians this season, with 307 runs under his belt.

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Archie, who suffers from a heart ailment, dreams of captaining Australia and it has been confirmed he would co-captain Tim Paine

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan's slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Modi meets French Prez Macron, both leaders may discuss Ukraine crisis

Modi meets French Prez Macron, both leaders may discuss Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Macron held a tete-a-tete with Modi before the delegation-level talks at the Elysee Palace - the official residence of the French president.

Indian, Chinese armies set up hotline for Sikkim sector

Indian, Chinese armies set up hotline for Sikkim sector

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The hotline is between the Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region, they said.

Who should Modi invite for R-Day?

Who should Modi invite for R-Day?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Xi or Imran? Merkel or Putin? Ghani or Oli?

Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Salman was unique back then. He was a fun-loving guy, who was always in a nice mood.' 'Aamir was a thinking guy. He would analyse everything. He would think about what he had to do on screen.' 'Akshay was so much fun but he was so hard working and punctual.'

Ukraine Crisis: Time for Modi To Leave A Mark on India's Foreign Policy

Ukraine Crisis: Time for Modi To Leave A Mark on India's Foreign Policy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Modi has the chance to break out of India's passive mode and firmly tell Russia that in this day and age, India will not support unilateral invasions, asserts Harishchandra Dighe.

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of hatching a conspiracy to assassinate Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fearing poll defeats in Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and alleged Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari's involvement in it.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

PM Modi is likely to visit Kabul on December 25 where he will inaugurate the new building of the Afghan Parliament constructed by India at a cost of about USD 90 million.

Best moments from Trudeau's India tour: Day 3

Best moments from Trudeau's India tour: Day 3

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got down to work in Mumbai. He, along with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and three kids -- daughter Ella Grace and sons Hadrien and Xavier - arrived in the country's financial capital on Monday night. Here are snapshots from Day 3 of their visit.

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Dravid said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as long as the game is played.

Bigg Boss OTT: Raqesh breaks down

Bigg Boss OTT: Raqesh breaks down

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The entire house gets nominated this week!

When horse riding and an old friendship helped Jadeja through stressful times

When horse riding and an old friendship helped Jadeja through stressful times

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Ravindra Jadeja has made a spectacular comeback to the Indian Test squad with 21 wickets against his name in the series against South Africa thus far.

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?' 'And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.' 'The BJP may do a different kind of politics for Muslims, but when they sit in the chair they work for Muslims too.'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

When the exit poll results came in at 11.30 pm IST, there was relief all around that Macron had won the race easily, getting 58.8% of the vote, a 7.2% drop from the 66% vote he won in 2017.