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Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

Tulsi Gabbard apologises for past statement on LGBTQ

Tulsi Gabbard apologises for past statement on LGBTQ

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

In the past, she "forcefully defended" her father who was fighting against gay rights and marriage equality in Hawaii.

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It is in no way a government of the economic Right. The Right is limited to religion and nationalism. The rest is as Left as the Congress or any other party, observes Shekhar Gupta.

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

'I think Ishaan and I are better as friends'

'I think Ishaan and I are better as friends'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Ishaan was around me a lot and I was around Ishaan a lot but we were promoting Dhadak; we had no one else to be around,' Janhvi Kapoor spills her hearts out on #NoFilterNeha.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'But you cannot encroach upon the spaces that belong to the public.' 'For this new Parliament building, we envisage a minimum of 400 trucks, the huge long trailer trucks will be coming in day in and day out right into the heart of the national capital.' 'It will completely destroy Delhi's peace.' 'The beautiful sylvan surroundings of the quiet, beautiful, New Delhi is going to be destroyed for all time to come.'

What kind of wine drinker are you? Find out!

What kind of wine drinker are you? Find out!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

There are six kinds of wine drinkers, reveals Alok Chandra.

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Bollywood celebrates Earth Day!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

The 11 most summery skirts from fashion week

The 11 most summery skirts from fashion week

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The Lakme Fashion Week (Summer-Resort) drew to a close last weekend. With temperatures crossing 40 degrees in parts of the country, these ten immensely summery skirts could well be your answer to the bright, harsh sun!

2021 will be acid test for Modi-Shah

2021 will be acid test for Modi-Shah

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Elections are due in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal that year. Early indications show Bengal holds promise for the BJP, but the party may have to recast itself to win Tamil Nadu.

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the prestigious Harvard Republican Club today announced that it will not support the Republican presidential nominee in the November general elections.

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Eintracht Frankfurt changed their team shirt to display "#blacklivesmatter" on the front for their German Cup semi-final at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take a stand against racism, the club said. Athletes across the world have joined in support of protests triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in US police custody last month.

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods

PIX: Sonakshi, Deepika, Lisa Haydon at IIFA will take your breath away!

PIX: Sonakshi, Deepika, Lisa Haydon at IIFA will take your breath away!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The only Bollywood awards night you need all the details of!

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The spread of novel coronavirus has brought sport across the world to a standstill over the last two months and Kevin Pietersen thinks every effort should be made to resume professional cricket as soon as it is safe to do so.

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The hit to economic activity will be mostly confined to the first quarter. And a third wave, if it materialises, is unlikely to be hugely disruptive for the economy, predicts T T Ram Mohan.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Just because I post topless pictures doesn't mean...'

'Just because I post topless pictures doesn't mean...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Guys can wear whatever they want and there is no judgement. But the minute a girl wears something, she is called names.'

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

Boris Johnson hails Brexit vote

Boris Johnson hails Brexit vote

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

"They have decided that it is time to vote to take back control from an EU that has become too remote, too opaque and not accountable enough to the people it is meant to serve," the 52-year-old Conservative leader said.

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Even Mughals knew they can't rule if they openly support cow slaughter: Rajnath

Even Mughals knew they can't rule if they openly support cow slaughter: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Insisting that the cow should be protected, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that even the Mughals were aware of the fact that if they had to rule then an "open support to cow slaughter" would not be feasible while the Britishers failed to understand this aspect.

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Beauty is woven into the ghazal with such deep feelings of love that the focus is always on seeking oneness with the other, notes Gopi Chand Narang.

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Indian Parliament's new building will have a triangular shape to reflect the importance of triangles being a sacred geometry in various religions, while its interiors will have three national symbols as their main themes -- Lotus, Peacock and Banyan Tree.

Traditional music should be kept alive: Yesudas

Traditional music should be kept alive: Yesudas

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

'Technology cannot breath life into a rendition,' says the legendary singer at the launch of his music institute in Thiruvananthapuram.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

May now faces the final and biggest hurdle of getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament where many MPs from her own party remain vehemently opposed to it.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

German soccer star Mesut Ozil said on Sunday he would no longer play for the national team because he faced 'racism and disrespect' because of his Turkish roots.

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

An Australian environmental group has launched a legal challenge against Adani Enterprises' $7 billion Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin.