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Sonakshi: 'Sexual harassment at work is neglected'

Sonakshi: 'Sexual harassment at work is neglected'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Women are ashamed of the repercussions that will come when they speak about it.' 'Women also feel they will be blamed for whatever has happened to them.' 'Unless women support each other and stand by each other, that will not change.' Sonakshi Sinha speaks out.

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The idol was made by artist Abaasaheb Shewale and his team.

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Unique 'Buddha pendant' discovered at Mohenjo Daro after heavy rains

Unique 'Buddha pendant' discovered at Mohenjo Daro after heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Believed to be of archaeological importance, the object was found in the Dikshit South area of Mohenjo-daro after a downpour on August 3, the Dawn newspaper reported.

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.

Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Work on building a pilgrimage facilitation centre and other utilities in Ayodhya's Ram temple complex has started, with 'darshan' of Ram Lalla expected to open in December 2023, according to a senior official of the construction committee.

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This birthday the best gift Arijit could hope for is to be finally forgiven by Salman Khan, says Subhash K Jha.

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A lot has been spoken about how Nikhat Zareen, who comes from an orthodox society as she had to overcome societal prejudice to make a career in boxing.

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Yuvraj is my idol, says MI all-rounder Krunal Pandya

Yuvraj is my idol, says MI all-rounder Krunal Pandya

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Krunal Pandya is a big fan of swashbuckling cricketer Yuvraj Singh and idolises the Punjab all-rounder who is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad this IPL season.

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

'When you go under a flyover in Mumbai at night, you will see many underprivileged people sleeping there. You get the best smiles when you distribute gifts, food packets or blankets.' Actor Karan Wahi's noble cause.

Road accident triggers communal clash in Vadodara; 22 held

Road accident triggers communal clash in Vadodara; 22 held

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The clash broke out following a road accident involving two-wheelers belonging to people from 2 communities.

Daddy's girl: Father takes unpaid leave to fuel Nitu's boxing dreams

Daddy's girl: Father takes unpaid leave to fuel Nitu's boxing dreams

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Bhagwan has been on unpaid leave for the last three years to train Nitu, a two-time World Youth champion.

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'We were expecting at least they would be held guilty, but instead they have gone scot-free'

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

Indians in Britain bid adieu to Ganesh

Indians in Britain bid adieu to Ganesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Shiv Pande, secretary of the Indo British Association in the North, said the river had been adopted by British Hindus as their own Ganges. The association, which organised the ceremony, aims to promote better understanding between British and Indian people.

How Bindyarani's family prepared for big night

How Bindyarani's family prepared for big night

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Her father, who is also into farming, had to shut his grocery shop for the day.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The seventh Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards were held on Thursday, February 26, and everyone was invited!

An Indian superhero in Marvel Universe!

An Indian superhero in Marvel Universe!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'I will pick Bollywood stars to play Indian superheroes.'

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Nikhil did commentary duty for a match in Australia before coming to Bangkok. He will return to Australia at the end of this week after his son's event on Sunday.

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Bansod took just over half an hour to dispatch 16-year-old Tasnim in the pre-quarterfinals

The Pillar That Inspires India

The Pillar That Inspires India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Ashokan Pillar in Kolhua, Bihar, is one of India's best maintained historical sites.

How Dhoni inspired this woman cricketer to hit sixes!

How Dhoni inspired this woman cricketer to hit sixes!

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Cup winning six resides in India's collective consciousness and it was a shot that changed a lot of lives, including that of little-known Solapur athlete Kiran Navgire.

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

An agitation was also held against the movie at another multiplex in the north Maharashtra city by the Nationalist Youth Congress.

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 14-year-old Unnati pipped Malvika 24-22, 24-22 in a nail-biting 50-minute semifinal clash

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Why were they silent when over 128 temples and shrines including Shivlings were broken down at the time of the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor?' a Varanasi resident asks Rashme Sehgal.

Why Dhirubhai is the biggest role model for Indian youth

Why Dhirubhai is the biggest role model for Indian youth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

His journey from rags to untold riches has fired millions of dreams. The common man thinks of him as 'one of us' -- a homegrown genius who became a legend in his own lifetime.

'Godard is never of the past'

'Godard is never of the past'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'He provokes you intellectually so hard that you really break out of your shell and come up with something creative.' 'He can extract a creation out of you, such is the power of Godard and his films.'

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.