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Rakhi Sawant turns on the TORTURE in Bigg Boss 14!

Rakhi Sawant turns on the TORTURE in Bigg Boss 14!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

With six new challengers entering Bigg Boss 14, the reality show has gotten even more interesting.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

On winning his third CWG medal on Tuesday, Vikas Thakur paid tribute to his idol by doing the 'thigh-five' celebration. 'The Punjabi thapi (thigh-five) was tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala.'

'Living in Bigg Boss house won't be difficult for me'

'Living in Bigg Boss house won't be difficult for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'I am open to love, but it needs to be real.'

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rahul a quitter? YES, says Salman!

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rahul a quitter? YES, says Salman!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The superstar scolds Rahul Vaidya for leaving the show midway.

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

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.

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

As Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday, the cricket fraternity showered their heartfelt wishes

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

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.

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.

'I wish I could approach the happiest moment of my life with more positivity'

'I wish I could approach the happiest moment of my life with more positivity'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'COVID has become highly contagious.' 'Being in front of the camera, you can't shoot with a mask on.' 'It's scary.' 'While I am shooting, the air-conditioning is circulating the same air.' 'All this is weighs on my mind, more so when I'll be coming home to a baby.'

Communal clash in Vadodara during Ganesh procession

Communal clash in Vadodara during Ganesh procession

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The members of the two communities pelted each other with stones after an argument broke out between them over some issue when the Ganesh procession was passing through Panigate Darwaza in the communally sensitive Mandvi locality at around 11.15 pm, a city police official said.

'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.'

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

'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'

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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