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Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

It was a show where even the models had goosebumps. Designers Shantanu & Nikhil pay tribute to newly Independent India.

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag walks the ramp for ace designer Rocky S on Day 1.

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

ONGC, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Oil India listed the spending as part of their mandatory CSR commitment, but CAG noted that the Sardar Patel statue did not qualify for CSR funding.

This designer loves dressing up dusky women

This designer loves dressing up dusky women

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Fashion designer Ayush Kejriwal is breaking beauty stereotypes with his collection.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

In a first, India to meet Plan target for power capacity

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The good news is that within the first 14 months, orders for manufacturing and commissioning of the entire 88,537 Mw capacity for the 12th Plan have been placed, according to the Central Electricity Authority, the country's apex power planning body.

Sebi opens Esops to nominee-directors

Sebi opens Esops to nominee-directors

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Directors nominated by financial institutions are now eligible for employee stock options, provided the director and nominating institutions sign an agreement on this and a copy of it is given to the company.

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

Don't mess with me!

Don't mess with me!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Akshay Kumar made a dashing appearance at the launch of men's fashion week in Mumbai.

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

From Sania Mirza to Virat Kohli, even the likes of Virender Sehwag has shown that swagger on the runway.

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The curse of stardom, especially in a country like India -- which wants its Gods to be tidy and punctilious -- is that stardom forces you to stop exploring the frozen sea inside you, and instead inspires you more and more to perform out of a small puddle, observes Sreehari Nair.

China hails Modi victory. This is why

China hails Modi victory. This is why

Rediff.com23 May 2019

There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Girls, hold your breath!

Girls, hold your breath!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

True confessions of a plus-size model

True confessions of a plus-size model

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Actor-model Anjali Anand said plus-size people are still not accepted by the entertainment and glamour industry.

Are new IPO rules good? Tell us

Are new IPO rules good? Tell us

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to reduce the time gap between opening of an issue and the listing of securities on the bourse and make the registration norms for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) more flexible.

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

What if we made X-Men here in India?

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Pakistan's trump card is that it is the only credible guarantor on the horizon who can reasonably assure the Western world that Afghanistan will not again become the revolving door for international terrorism.' 'Trust Pakistan to play this card optimally,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Make way for the Queen!

Make way for the Queen!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Kangana Ranaut looked stunning in a wine coloured gown as she walked the ramp for designer Manav Gangwani at the Amazon India Couture Week.

Waugh bats for umpiring referrals

Waugh bats for umpiring referrals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has batted for a referral system to allow teams to challenge umpiring decisions.

Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The AIB Roast of Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh may not have gone down well with certain sections of people, but Bottoms Up's incisive social commentary, peppered with delightfully subtle double entendre, still enjoys unprecedented success.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Appointment of CDS is a game-changer

Appointment of CDS is a game-changer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Earlier the planning process was services specific, with others coordinating. 'Now we shall have an apex leader backed by a structure, who is accountable to provide single-point advice, based on best of all options dependent on geographical and situational intrigue, and that too, after validation,' says General Anil Chait (retd), the former central army commander.

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Additional solicitor-general says extra-neutral alcohol liable to new tax

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An industry representative and an academician had expressed their reservations during the deliberations, says Srikrishna

How diplomacy works in the digital era

How diplomacy works in the digital era

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'The digital age has forced diplomats to be less formal and more accessible, reaching out to ordinary people both within and outside their countries, combining statecraft with streetcraft,' says former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

Govt tries to cool Left on N-deal

Govt tries to cool Left on N-deal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The external affairs minister insisted that the Hyde Act having extraneous and prescriptive provisions were "not binding on India."

Ad agencies share services to cut expenses

Ad agencies share services to cut expenses

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Ad agencies JWT, Ogilvy and Grey International have more than a parent in common. In India, at least, executives from these agencies fly the same airline, stay in the same hotel chains or send documents through the same courier company.

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

While Bharti's retail stores will be fully Indian, they will be able to take advantage of the tremendously low prices and technology advantages that Wal-Mart will bring to Mittal-Mart's sourcing.

'Why should boys have all the fun?'

'Why should boys have all the fun?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'I happened to show the Akira trailer and John was very impressed.' 'He told the action director, "Involve her in the action and let us both fight the bad guys together".'

Nine nights, nine colours: What's your style today?

Nine nights, nine colours: What's your style today?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Take a look at these beautiful creations from the runway and get them straight to your rack.

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Waugh dumps Iceman tag

Waugh dumps Iceman tag

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

'I have great affection for India as a country and a people,' said the Australian Test captain.

The Indian guests at the Royal Wedding

The Indian guests at the Royal Wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

'It is a great honour and responsibility because I will be a representative of India at the wedding,' Suhani Jalota -- whose Myna Mahila Foundation was selected by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as one of the seven charities to benefit from donations from the Royal Wedding - tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi's sorry plight

Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi's sorry plight

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006