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ModelSpeak: Item songs are like stress busters

ModelSpeak: Item songs are like stress busters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Supermodel Kavita Kharayat speaks about live-in relationships, how she works out and how she overcomes stress.

'We have the BEST possible PM in Manmohan Singh'

'We have the BEST possible PM in Manmohan Singh'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Congress leader Virbhadra Singh recently resigned as the Union minister for micro, small and medium enterprises following allegations of corruption. He tells Kavita Chowdhury how he intends to fight both his detractors and his opponents in the upcoming Himachal Pradesh assembly polls

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj in Mumbai

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Reader Amol Joshi sent us this picture from Mumbai.

Andhra liquor scam: 3 MLAs, politicians get notice

Andhra liquor scam: 3 MLAs, politicians get notice

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Stepping up its investigation into liquor syndicates in Andhra Pradesh, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has issued notices to three sitting members of Legislative Assembly, one of them from ruling Congress, and others asking them to appear before the ant-graft agency.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As for the crisis emanating from the Kingfisher Airlines' flight cancellations, it is now up to the airline to utilise those measures and come up with resources, he tells Business Standard's Kavita Chowdhury in an interview.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

In A Suitable Boy, Mira Nair holds our hands and takes us through the magical journey, introducing us to so many fascinating characters from another era, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Six complaints against JLF organisers, authors

Six complaints against JLF organisers, authors

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Kavita Srivastava, national secretary of People's Union for Civil Liberties, has revealed that six complaints have been registered against four authors: Amitava Kumar, Hari Kunzru, Jeet Thayil and Ruchir Joshi, besides the organisers of the Jaipur Literture Festival, for hurting religious sentiments and conspiracy.

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bappadittya Sarkar, who was taken to a Mumbai police station by his cab driver after the latter overheard his phone conservation about an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest, said the language symbolises whatever is going on in the country.

Where Diana Penty will go 'in a heartbeat'!

Where Diana Penty will go 'in a heartbeat'!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Special: The growth of Sonia, Rahul's 'non-profit' firm

Special: The growth of Sonia, Rahul's 'non-profit' firm

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

How did not-for-profit firm owned 76 per cent by Congress chief Sonia Gandi and her son Rahul possess real estate worth hundreds of crores? N Sundaresha Subramanian and Kavita Chowdhury report

'Is minority reservation the only way out?'

'Is minority reservation the only way out?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Wajahat Habibullah, chairperson, National Commission for Minorities, speaks to Kavita Chowdhury on reservation for Muslims, the RTI Act and the controversy over withdrawal of AFSPA in Kashmir.

India has the world's best, largest power grid: Moily

India has the world's best, largest power grid: Moily

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Power is a very crucial sector, as it fuels growth; one per cent increase in power generation leads to one per cent increase in gross domestic product, says Veerappa Moily.

Festive recipe: How to make Mathri

Festive recipe: How to make Mathri

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Rediff reader Kitava Tanwar shows us how to prepare a crispy snack for the festive season.

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

TMC leaders say party may do a rethink on UPA's choice for President. Kavita Chowdhury reports

PIX: Shankar, Sivamani party with Louiz Banks

PIX: Shankar, Sivamani party with Louiz Banks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

A look at the party pictures.

Samajwadi Party divided over quota in job promotions

Samajwadi Party divided over quota in job promotions

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Samajwadi Party is wary of being seen as promoting the interests of SC/STs as OBC, says Kavita Chowdhury

Sunil Gavaskar bereaved

Sunil Gavaskar bereaved

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's father Manohar passed away in Bangalore, at the residence of his daughter.

Kanpur: Decline of an industrial hub

Kanpur: Decline of an industrial hub

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

During election season, every party leader worth his salt makes promises of revival, only to again repeat these in the next polls, reports Kavita Chowdhury

Congress does not know how to run a coalition: NCP

Congress does not know how to run a coalition: NCP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

"It is a much more serious issue and is not like what the media is making it out to be, that Sharad Pawar is angry at being not made No 2. Being such a senior politician and minister, he has never asked for higher posts," says NCP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member D P Tripathi

'State funding will enhance black money in elections'

'State funding will enhance black money in elections'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi talks to Kavita Chowdhury on the need to speed up electoral reforms.

PIX: Hina Khan's Spanish holiday

PIX: Hina Khan's Spanish holiday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Let's see what Spain looks like with this Khatron Ke Khiladi contestant.

Executive MBAs: Are they worth it?

Executive MBAs: Are they worth it?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Most executive education programmes promise to catapult you to the next level in your career. Careers360 examines what is on offer in the classroom for experienced working professionals.

'Hum Aapke Hain Koun comes once in a lifetime'

'Hum Aapke Hain Koun comes once in a lifetime'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya talks about the biggest film of his career, Salman Khan, and his TV shows.

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Quite a few singers and musicians turned up.

Minority quota is for the welfare of the country: Khurshid

Minority quota is for the welfare of the country: Khurshid

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Union Law Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid has been embroiled in a controversy over his comments on the minority quota. In the midst of hectic campaigning for his wife Louise Khurshid, who is contesting from the Farrukhabad assembly seat, he tells Kavita Chowdhury why he will continue to talk about the minority quota and the reality of Indian politics.

JD-U retains Daraunda assembly seat

JD-U retains Daraunda assembly seat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

JD(U) candidate Kavita Singh defeated her nearest RJD candidate Parmeshwar Singh by 20,092 votes.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

PIX: Shibani Dandekar's Spanish holiday

PIX: Shibani Dandekar's Spanish holiday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Khatron Ke Khiladi contestant mixes business with pleasure!

PIX: Trendy African-inspired fashion on the runway

PIX: Trendy African-inspired fashion on the runway

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Here's what Masaba Gupta had to offer on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week.

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

V-Day wish for India: Keep Our Roads Litter Free

V-Day wish for India: Keep Our Roads Litter Free

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

We'd asked readers to post their Valentine Day wish for India. Here's how readers have expressed their love for India.

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too.

Nizamabad, Telangana's blockbuster contest

Nizamabad, Telangana's blockbuster contest

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Sitting Congress MP Madhu Yaskhi Goud, who played a crucial role in passing the Telangana bill in Parliament, is up against TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's daughter. However, one cannot simply rule out the chances of E Lakshminarayana, the popular BJP leader who is also in the fray. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Fashion: Chanderi weaves get a trendy twist

Fashion: Chanderi weaves get a trendy twist

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Take a look at designer Vaishali S' collection, showcased on Day Four at Lakme.

Go glam in 10, 9, 8... Take a cue from these designs

Go glam in 10, 9, 8... Take a cue from these designs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Get set for some glam!

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh talks to Kavita Chowdhury about his role as AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the 2012 assembly polls.

The madness before the storm

The madness before the storm

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Because there is no calm before Lakme Fashion Week begins! :-)

Flirty summer styles on the LFW catwalk!

Flirty summer styles on the LFW catwalk!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Designer Priyadarshini Rao launched her new label Mineral with a spring/summer showing at the LFW today. Check it out.