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'Tell Modi We Waited'

'Tell Modi We Waited'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'Can we force somebody to contest and fight an election when they don't want to contest an election?'

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

Jolt to JMM as Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Jolt to JMM as Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Sita lamented and said she was feeling neglected and reluctantly decided to tender her resignation from the primary membership of the party.

Jill Biden's personal touch behind menu and dcor for state dinner

Jill Biden's personal touch behind menu and dcor for state dinner

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

First Lady Jill Biden said after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as the two countries jointly tackle global challenges.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Shraddha Of A Thousand Suns

Shraddha Of A Thousand Suns

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Her fans enthusiastically hearted her FDCI ramp look.

Manish Malhotra brings Kolkata FW to a star-studded close

Manish Malhotra brings Kolkata FW to a star-studded close

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Fashion guru Manish Malhotra rocked the finale of Kolkata Fashion Week II with his wedding collection for men and women.

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

Vaani Kapoor Is A Riot Of Red

Vaani Kapoor Is A Riot Of Red

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Was she born wearing red?

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the White House dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Modi, while addressing a rally in Barasat, said whatever happened with women in Sandeshkhali "is a matter of shame".

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Since the last ten days our own people were spreading canards and propaganada against me and my family.' 'I was upset by this behaviour and I decided that I should not contest this Lok Sabha election.'

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Give quota to Patels or the lotus will not bloom in 2017'

'Give quota to Patels or the lotus will not bloom in 2017'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel, the 21-year-old politician who has been grabbing headlines as leader of the 40-day agitation by the Patel Community, addressed a massive rally in Ahmedabad on Tuesday where he demanded reservations under the Other Backward Caste quota for the community.

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Gorgeous actor Amrita Rao walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra's bridal collection at Kolkata Fashion Week.

Kolkata FW: Ethereal bridalwear from Neeta Lulla

Kolkata FW: Ethereal bridalwear from Neeta Lulla

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

With her on and off experiments with bridal wear, designer Neeta Lulla has definitely become the fashion veteran of Indian wedding.

'No star has the guts to wear my showstopper'

'No star has the guts to wear my showstopper'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Wendell Rodricks, the Guru of Minimalism, is back and this time he invokes the Earth Goddess through his collection at Kolkata Fashion Week II.

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

After cuisine, it's foreign flowers which have hit the desi market in a big way. Carnation cuttings, bright Gerberas, Poinsettias, Alstroemeria and orchids, the demand for all these is gorwing in the Indian market, according to industry experts.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

A look at some of the best players of this year.

Oriental inspirations from Narendra Kumar

Oriental inspirations from Narendra Kumar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Ace designer Narendra Kumar showcased his collection on Day 5 of Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II.

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Irrfan Khan rocked the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II Sunday as showstopper for designer Abhishek Dutta's 'Tomorrowland'.

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The ace footballer rocked the ramp in a purple-gold textured sherwani for fashion guru Manish Malhotra.

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actor showstops for The Story of Weaves II on Day 3 of the Kolkata FW.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walked the ramp with sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash for designer Zubair Kirmani on Day One of the Kolkata Fashion Week. Here's what he had to say regarding the experience.

'Everyone thinks I am too sweet to play a bitch'

'Everyone thinks I am too sweet to play a bitch'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Interview with Dia Mirza about Acid Factory.

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Rimii Sen sizzled the ramp in a traditional Rajasthan Sari for designer Anita Dongre's colection 'Timeless' on Day-5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actress-TV host walks for Satya Paul's 'Resham and Zari' collection at day 4 of the fashion week.

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh set the ramp on fire in a black-gold short jacket sherwani for designer Narendra Kumar on Day 5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actors sashays down the ramp in a Monapali creation.

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The gorgeous actor walked the ramp for the Weaves collection on Day 3 of Kolkata Fashion Week II.

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Actor Sameera Reddy sizzled in a red-and-pink Neeta Lulla ensemble at Day 3 of KFW.

Youthful, sensual bridalwear from Rocky S

Youthful, sensual bridalwear from Rocky S

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The designer in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu after the show at KFW.

Love Aaj Kal kudi dazzles in bridal wear

Love Aaj Kal kudi dazzles in bridal wear

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro takes to the ramp at the Kolkata Fashion Week.

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.

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

How Pullampara Became India's 1st Digital Literate Village

How Pullampara Became India's 1st Digital Literate Village

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com travels to Pullampara to discover how it became India's first digital literate village.