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Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

It's Grand Slam No 15 for legendary Leander Paes

It's Grand Slam No 15 for legendary Leander Paes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

The seventh seeded Indo-Swiss pair turned back the clock to serve past third seeds Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 6-3 in 62 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena.

Win exciting prizes with Iqbal!

Win exciting prizes with Iqbal!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Take part in an SMS quiz and win!

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.

Temples must be open to all, not for 'only Hindus'

Temples must be open to all, not for 'only Hindus'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Why exclude those who are curious about our faith but not born into it, to experience the temple?'

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Raju's grandfather had commissioned a similar sahasra nama mala for Lord Balaji 50 years ago. Raju now wanted to offer a new garland.

Ash at Madame Tussauds!

Ash at Madame Tussauds!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Rahul Dravid will be receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Abdul Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday.

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu, 19, the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era, prevented Serena Williams from equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Bride & Prejudice works, and how!

Bride & Prejudice works, and how!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Dressing up Kalki

Dressing up Kalki

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

While they were just launched as GenNext designers at LFW, Saaksha and Kinnari have been dressing Bollywood's leading ladies for long now.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

Tendulkar second-best ever: Wisden

Tendulkar second-best ever: Wisden

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

He was place behind Don Bradman and Viv Richards in the Test and ODI format.

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The ASI, which had found artefacts, idols, pillars and other remains, stated in its report about the existence of a massive structure beneath the 'alleged Babri Masjid'.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at Miami Miasters in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Wednesday

Hang and shoot 'traitor' Rahul Gandhi, says Rajasthan BJP MLA

Hang and shoot 'traitor' Rahul Gandhi, says Rajasthan BJP MLA

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

"Rahul Gandhi is a traitor; such a traitor should be punished and should be hanged ...and shot," said BJP MLA from Baytoo in Barmer Kailash Choudhary.

Paralympian Jhajharia says he is indebted to Milkha Singh

Paralympian Jhajharia says he is indebted to Milkha Singh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

India's Para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia, who is first Indian to win a gold medal at Para World Athletics championship, said that legendary Milkha Singh's words inspired him to reach the highest level of athletics world.

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

No Kim? No sweat. These Hollywood stars would do just fine too.

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.

The story of Nepal's first IPL-contracted cricketer

The story of Nepal's first IPL-contracted cricketer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Michael Clarke claims to have done nothing but 'smile' everytime he saw Sandeep Lamichhane bowl but Nepal's first Indian Premier League-contracted cricketer says he owes his growth to the former Australian captain.

When President Pranab made Santa's day

When President Pranab made Santa's day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Christmas came two months earlier for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Santa Claus's official workplace, Rovaneimi, Finland and met him in person.

Kohli's wicket was a special moment: Ngidi

Kohli's wicket was a special moment: Ngidi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Wednesday said that dismissing Virat Kohli, one of the world's best batsmen, in India's second innings of the second Test in Pretoria was a special moment.

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Pictures from the temple visit emerged on social media this week as Khan described the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in north London's Neasden as one of his favourites.

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'If Mahatma Gandhi could fight to eradicate corruption at the age of 78, why can't I try at 60?'

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

'Will people remember me after I die?'

'Will people remember me after I die?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'The future of finger-spinners lies in the perception of people'

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Mr Bharat turns 80 on July 24, 2017.

Sania Mirza's battles on court and off

Sania Mirza's battles on court and off

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Multiple Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is only 29 but the iconic sportswomen has put together the story of beating incredible odds to get to the top of the tennis world in a new book. Sania, who turned an instant sensation after she won the Wimbledon Championships girls' doubles title at the age of 16 and went on to register 41 consecutive wins with her doubles partner Martina Hingis, talks about her journey and its hardships to become the Tennis World Number One.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday quoted lines from Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan's iconic "The times they are a-changin'", a song which had apparently become an anthem of change, to make a veiled reference to the political situation in the country in the backdrop of the demonetisation move as he addressed the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.

Bolt's 100m record will be easier to break than 200m: Asafa

Bolt's 100m record will be easier to break than 200m: Asafa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Out of the two world records held by track superstar Usain Bolt, his 100m dash timing of 9.58 seconds stands more likely to be broken than the 200m mark of 19.19secs, his fellow Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These photographs show India in various colours and moods in 2015.

Why have festivals gotten so commercial?

Why have festivals gotten so commercial?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The people out on the streets dancing, and those who fall and get injured are from families that cannot afford to lose a day's wages, but often end up losing a limb or life, says N Suresh.