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Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Anand marked the first of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 3 historic collaborations with Rajesh Khanna, the other two being Bawarchi and Namak Haraam. Anand is without a shred of doubt Rajesh Khanna's career's finest performance. Just how he got the role is story of its own, reveals Subhash K Jha.

Top medical body favours phased school reopening

Top medical body favours phased school reopening

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Evidence indicates that restoration of functioning of the education system as it was in pre-Covid times, as early as possible appears prudent in the current Indian context, they said.

The factor behind Dhawan-Rohit partnership success is...

The factor behind Dhawan-Rohit partnership success is...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The 34-year-old said their off-the-field chemistry has worked well for them.

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

'Will be back', says Trump concluding India visit

'Will be back', says Trump concluding India visit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

In the final engagement of the visit, the US President participated in a banquet dinner hosted by his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Danish Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was killed during clashes in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar, Tolo News quoted sources as saying.

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

'India has skills to deal with the Taliban'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Government of Dominica has told a court there to reject the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of businessman Mehul Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted and forcefully brought to the Caribbean island nation, local media reported. The high court of Dominica ordered that the businessman be produced in a magistrate court to answer charges of his illegal entry into the country and adjourned the hearing on the habeas corpus petition till Thursday, according to local media. Rejecting the submission of Choksi who is wanted in India in an alleged Rs 13,500 crore loan fraud case in Punjab National Bank, the prosecution said the habeas corpus petition does not stand as he had illegally entered the country and was subsequently detained.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Will resolve issues with India through dialogue: Nepal PM to Gen Naravane

Will resolve issues with India through dialogue: Nepal PM to Gen Naravane

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

PM Oli said that "there has been good friendship between Nepal and India".

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

Modi said 5 to 7 mn people would welcome me: Trump

Modi said 5 to 7 mn people would welcome me: Trump

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Trump will pay a state visit to India on February 24 and 25 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday said the US President's visit will be a 'very special one' and it will go a long way in further cementing India-USA friendship.

We are natural partners with similar values, Modi tells Harris

We are natural partners with similar values, Modi tells Harris

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described India and America as "natural partners" as he held the first in-person meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House during which they decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy and the Indo-Pacific.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The memorial will be something similar to what it has for the victims of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

India's most powerful prime minister in five decades gets publicly admonished -- if gently -- by the US vice-president. The question is, would this make him reflect on how and why, or which ones of his government and party's missteps exposed his flank like this? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Why Manoj is jealous of Nawaz, Pankaj, Pratik, Raj...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'These actors have come at the right time, when cinema is changing.'

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Rediff.com7 May 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left London at the end of a four-day visit to the United Kingdom on Friday with a message of convergence as the two countries agreed on an ambitious '2030 Roadmap' towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Bigg Boss 14: Arshi has a GAME PLAN!

Bigg Boss 14: Arshi has a GAME PLAN!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Arshi is all set to take advantage of Jasmin and Rubina's catfights.

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Sharing her experience, Melania said that she was very fortunate as her diagnosis came with minimal symptoms, though they hit her all at once and it seemed to be a roller coaster of symptoms in the days after.

When women bond in Bollywood...

When women bond in Bollywood...

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.

Help! I'm in love with my gym instructor

Help! I'm in love with my gym instructor

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

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.'

Valentine's Day 2016: Your love horoscope!

Valentine's Day 2016: Your love horoscope!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

What the stars have in store for your romantic life.

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M K Stalin will try his luck once again from Kolathur constituency in Chennai in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections while his son Udhayanidhi will make his electoral debut by contesting from the Chepauk-Triplicane segment in the metropolis.

White House yet to take a call on Trump's Sabarmati visit

White House yet to take a call on Trump's Sabarmati visit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Earlier it was announced that after landing at the airport in Ahmedabad on February 24, Trump will go to the Sabarmati Ashram and spend around 30 minutes there. All preparations are in final stages for the visit of President Trump.

PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The two-day summit beginning Sunday will seek to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

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Bigg Boss: 'I will not justify my relationship with Eijaz'

Bigg Boss: 'I will not justify my relationship with Eijaz'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'In the week before I got evicted, Eijaz and I became really close.' 'We did not leave each other even for a minute during the day.'

PIX: Ranbir throws a blockbuster party

PIX: Ranbir throws a blockbuster party

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

What happens when Ranbir throws a party? All the A-listers arrive!

We love you India: Trump at Motera stadium

We love you India: Trump at Motera stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The 'Namaste Trump' event is based on the lines of 'Howdy Modi' programme that was addressed by Narendra Modi and Trump during the PM's trip to Houston last September.

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Welch, who was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine in 1999, massively increased the financial might of GE by nearly fivefold to USD 130 billion during his time. The market value of the stock rose from USD 14 billion to more than USD 400 billion, an increase of more than 2,700 per cent, during the 20 years he was CEO.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'