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'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

India Open: Malvika sends Saina packing; Sindhu in quarters

India Open: Malvika sends Saina packing; Sindhu in quarters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

20-year-old Malvika Bansod, ranked 111th, took 34 minutes to register a straight games victory against former World No 1 Saina Nehwal.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh, including an immediate relief of Rs 50,000, was announced by the collector for the kin of the deceased.

Shabaash Mithu Review

Shabaash Mithu Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Keep chasing your dreams: Sachin to Shafali

Keep chasing your dreams: Sachin to Shafali

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Shafali met Tendulkar and posted a picture with him on her Twitter handle.

Like Alia Bhatt's off-screen looks? VOTE!

Like Alia Bhatt's off-screen looks? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Badrinath's dulhania is giving us major fashion goals!

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas.

Milkha's demise irreparable loss: PT Usha

Milkha's demise irreparable loss: PT Usha

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'He showed our athletes that with dedication and willpower you can come to Olympics and win medals even if facilities are not there.'

How Pant Celebrated His Birthday

How Pant Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On Monday, October 4, on his 24th birthday, Rishabh Pant took to the field against his idol Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team in a crucial IPL 2021 encounter.

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Accompanied by Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and other leaders of the Grand Alliance, Yadav made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, asking who gave permission to the Munger police to act like 'General Dyer'.

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

Asin to get married!

Asin to get married!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

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

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'Some reckon his bitterness results from wanting to stay relevant despite a waning career.'

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, along with his disciples, paid obeisance to the idols on their respective chariots.

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

American qualifier Sachia Vickery completed an astonishing comeback to stun third seed Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in a second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Friday.

Stolen Indian artefacts recovered from Christie's in US

Stolen Indian artefacts recovered from Christie's in US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Federal authorities in the United States have seized two valuable artefacts stolen from India valued at about $450,000 (Rs 3 crore) from the premier auction house Christie's, just days before a scheduled auction of the items as part of planned festivities to celebrate Asia week.

PV Sindhu mesmerised by Durga Puja festivities

PV Sindhu mesmerised by Durga Puja festivities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'I want to take Durga Maa's blessings and achieve a lot more'

PHOTOS: Devotees bring home Maa Durga

PHOTOS: Devotees bring home Maa Durga

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Durga Puja, the festival that honours goddess Durga and celebrates her victory over the mythological demon named Mahishasura, kickstarts on Sunday.

4,000 cops, drones to keep an eye on Mumbai for visarjan

4,000 cops, drones to keep an eye on Mumbai for visarjan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

As many as 9,000 BMC employees will be working to oversee the immersion with 53 roads in the megapolis have been closed.

New Russian President has an Indian link

New Russian President has an Indian link

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Russia's president-elect Dmitry Medvedev's surname can trace its origin to Sanskrit. Scholars have long believed that Arctic Russia was the home of Indo-European Aryan tribes. Outgoing president Vladimir Putin also spoke of Russia's Aryan roots during his India visit.

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When I entered the Indian team's dressing room, I discovered that there was a divide in the team, like a wall in between two groups of players, there were two teams within one.' 'It was all about individual glory and if the team won in the process great!' 'My entire Test career was about me wishing that my Indian team was more like the Pakistan team.'

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada Al Qaeda plot

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada Al Qaeda plot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, and Misbahuddin Ahmed, who is believed to be born in India, and both from Ottawa, and Khurram Syed Sher of London, were charged on Thursday for an alleged terror plot

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Kashyap, a Commonwealth Games champion, was trailing 8-14 in the third game when he chose to retire after pulling his calf muscle.

Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test at US Open

Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Sumit Nagal immediately set his sights on Thiem who has reached two French Open finals, losing both to Nadal.

'Indian batsmen ultimate challenge for a spinner'

'Indian batsmen ultimate challenge for a spinner'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

England spin sensation Monty Panesar says he 'still feels like a baby in terms of other spinners'.

I had to cut my hair to play cricket with boys: Shafali

I had to cut my hair to play cricket with boys: Shafali

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

India batsman Shafali Verma, who had to trim her hair and fight for a chance to play cricket, questioned the discrimination against girls and batted for an equal chance for females in all fields.

'I speak better Hindi than Mumbaikers'

'I speak better Hindi than Mumbaikers'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'I would get a rejection everyday. I used to give five-six auditions sometimes and would get disheartened. After so many rejections, I have finally managed to do what I like.' Meet Ek Aastha Aisi Bhi's Tina Phillip.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.

Pant recalls life-changing IPL season

Pant recalls life-changing IPL season

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Recalling his early days of struggle, the Roorkee-born Pant said he used to take a bus at 2 o'clock in the night to travel to Delhi for practice.

Bimal Gurung, the man behind the Darjeeling protests

Bimal Gurung, the man behind the Darjeeling protests

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Gurung is worth his weight in gold to the BJP which is trying hard to make inroads in West Bengal

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Put in to bat at the Providence stadium, India rode on skipper Yash Dhull's responsible 82 to post a fighting 232 all out and then bundled out the opposition for 187, with left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal (5/28) and pacer Raj Bawa (4/47) doing bulk of the damage.

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Model Akshara Balakrishna, 21, tells us what it is like to be a dark skinned model in India.

Record-breaking Paramjit on meeting Milkha

Record-breaking Paramjit on meeting Milkha

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Asked about Milkha's promise to give Rs 2 lakh to the athlete who broke his national record, Paramjit said, 'He had said that but I have no grudge that I did not get it.'