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Bipasha's STUNNING and SCARY avatar in Alone

Bipasha's STUNNING and SCARY avatar in Alone

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Want 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat', PM Modi says on Mann ki Baat

Want 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat', PM Modi says on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he proposes to put in place 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat' scheme aimed at strengthening the country's unity and harmony.

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

'Why did Bollywood perform at a Coldplay concert?'

'Why did Bollywood perform at a Coldplay concert?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'If it is Coldplay, I don't think Bollywood needed to be there.' 'If you put Bollywood everywhere, I don't think other bands will come to India.'

The newsmakers of 2017

The newsmakers of 2017

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Who will make the most of the disruptions of 2016 this year? Mihir Sharma's list of probables.

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'While they were respectful of the PM, it was clear that as ministers, they owed their positions as much, if not more, to Mrs Gandhi.' 'When attacks were mounted on the PM, there was very little coordinated effort by the Congress, UPA ministers or other politicians to speak up in his favour and strongly defend him.' B K Chaturvedi, Cabinet Secretary during the early years of UPA1, reveals how the Manmohan Singh-Sonia Gandhi equation worked. A riveting excerpt from Chaturvedi's memoir, Challenges Of Governance: An Insider's View

Karishma: My feelings for Upen were real in Bigg Boss

Karishma: My feelings for Upen were real in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

'I will never create a romantic angle to survive on a game show. I do not give a damn what people think of it,' Karishma Tanna tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

On its 25th anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 10 things she still loves about Mohra.

Ranji Roundup: Erratic Delhi bowled out for 90, Karnataka in command

Ranji Roundup: Erratic Delhi bowled out for 90, Karnataka in command

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Thursday.

'I have been cheated on before'

'I have been cheated on before'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

'When I signed this film, I had no confidence that I could pull off such a role. Akshay tells me that I need to have more confidence in myself. After so many films coming to me, that were rubbish, I am shocked that people were actually making good films.' Ileana D'Cruz opens up about Rustom, and Akshay Kumar.

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for IPL champs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for IPL champs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Mumbai Indians team celebrate their second IPL title at the iconic Wankhede stadium on Monday.

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'How do we explain that on the economic, internal security and strategic fronts, India's unstable coalitions have acted more decisively and boldly than all our full-majority governments yet?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

'I am not human... :)' SS Rajamouli has some fun on Rediff Chat.

Don't include my life story in school syllabus: Modi

Don't include my life story in school syllabus: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday opposed the move by BJP-ruled states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to include his life story in education curriculum, saying living individuals should not be part of the school syllabus.

'I won't drop my pants just like that'

'I won't drop my pants just like that'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'There was a kissing scene in Hello with Gul Panag, but nobody saw that film. In Style, it was only a little peck on the cheek. There was a little in Life... In A Metro too. But I haven't done an erotic film.' Sharman Joshi gets candid about his first erotic film, Hate Story 3.

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Ladoos, band, bajaa and chants took over California after NaMo supporters stepped out to celebrate his victory.

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Private airports are much better but because of poor regulation, the tariffs have shot up.

The nutty Right and the illiberal Left

The nutty Right and the illiberal Left

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

'The new generation voter is hyper-nationalistic, but it isn't essentially illiberal.' 'They will find the rants of Adityanath as laughable as Irfan Habib's. They will also find the BJP's polarising approach to vote-gathering unacceptable if it fails to deliver jobs and growth,' says Shekhar Gupta.

I would not be where I am without Abhishek Nayar: Karthik

I would not be where I am without Abhishek Nayar: Karthik

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

It could well be the last of his innumerable comebacks but Dinesh Karthik is not losing sleep over it as he intends to build on the recent gains in international cricket by following the timely advice of India coach Ravi Shastri.

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'

Modi impresses kids but will they become teachers?

Modi impresses kids but will they become teachers?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Despite the prime minister's speech extolling teaching as a profession, very few would take it up.

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Review: Bezubaan Ishq is sanskaari Grand Masti

Review: Bezubaan Ishq is sanskaari Grand Masti

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Bezubaan Ishq is pure drivel, warns Paloma Sharma.

She has left a void in Indian politics

She has left a void in Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'Her elevation in public life signified the end of parochial extremism and hate on a casteist basis.'

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Mumbai made merry when stars were not aligned for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai made merry when stars were not aligned for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Mumbai Indians' star bowler Mitchell McClenaghan said his side is fully prepared for the IPL play-off match.

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'I will be present for a few matches, but I won't be doing that on a daily basis like I used to do.' 'A lot of people ask me why I am not doing films. I say I can do only one thing well at a time.' 'Right now, I am back into the entertainment business because I truly wanted to return to it.'

'Alia is a better actress than Pooja'

'Alia is a better actress than Pooja'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Alia is brighter than me. I am extremely happy and proud that without her father's help, she has had a successful journey. People didn't think that a girl who was danced to Radha (a hit song in Student Of The Year) could do such serious acting as well.' Mahesh Bhatt, in a candid chat.

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'Brown Girl In The Ring was a very simple song that children can sing but we gave it a beat that even the grown-ups thought they could sing and it was no longer a child's song. It became a dance song for everybody.' Boney M's Liz Mitchell talks about her music, and India.

Narayan Rane quits Congress, may join BJP

Narayan Rane quits Congress, may join BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Rane accused the Congress of reneging on its promise of making him the CM after he joined the party 12 years ago.

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'It will cause problems for people who deal in small amounts of cash.' 'I hope it does not cause law and order problems.'

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Just imagine, in 2015-16, we're shamelessly talking about women empowerment! What is more shameful than this? I decided to make a film where a woman's character would be strong and see where it goes.' Shoojit Sircar prepares us for PINK.

Mumbai Indians hope to recapture winning momentum after break

Mumbai Indians hope to recapture winning momentum after break

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Mumbai Indians had a break of five days after their 20-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring Indian Premier League in Mumbai and captain Rohit Sharma said on Thursday that the short respite was very helpful in recharging their batteries.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

Captain Kohli wants Saha to replace Dhoni in Tests

Captain Kohli wants Saha to replace Dhoni in Tests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

India's Test captain Virat Kohli feels that it will be difficult to replace someone like Mahendra Singh Dhoni but Wriddhiman Saha according to him 'deserves' to don the gloves for the national team for the 'next five to six years'.

Confident Guptill eyeing another big knock in series decider

Confident Guptill eyeing another big knock in series decider

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

After his half-century helped New Zealand register a series-levelling 19-run victory over India opener Martin Guptill said the conditions were tough for batting once the ball lost it's shine.

'Gautam Gulati is a psycho, he should get treatment immediately'

'Gautam Gulati is a psycho, he should get treatment immediately'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Sushant Divgikar talks about his Bigg Boss 8 stint.

CSK spinners not as effective as in previous years: coach Fleming

CSK spinners not as effective as in previous years: coach Fleming

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming conceded on Friday that the spin department of his side hasn't been as effective as compared to previous IPL seasons, but denied that the team management has lost confidence on its slow bowlers.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.