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Shahid: I am still a struggling actor

Shahid: I am still a struggling actor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Shahid Kapoor talks about reliving his real life on screen with Chance Pe Dance.

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

Rediff.com28 May 2015

R Madhavan soaks in the fun as well.

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Former United States President Bill Clinton had escaped an assassination bid by terrorists controlled by Osama bin Laden in Phillipines, according to a new book. He was saved shortly before his car was due to drive over a bridge in Manila where a bomb was planted. The foiled attack came during Clinton's visit to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city in 1996. The details have been revealed in a new book.

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Monday dismissed concerns over alleged slow progress in the Centre's Namami Gange programme saying that the NDA government has resolved to make the river as "one of the cleanest" in the world by October 2018.

No directions to move Telangana resolution: AP CM

No directions to move Telangana resolution: AP CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on Friday Rosaiah said that he will abide by the decisions and directions of high command on the issue of Telangana but so far he had not received any instruction on when to move a resolution in the state assembly.

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

K G Subramanyan's artwork had a unique visual language, says Kishore Singh.

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Ken Zuckerman recalls his 37-year long association with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

Haywood undergoes lie detector, brain mapping test

Haywood undergoes lie detector, brain mapping test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The United States national, from whose Internet Protocol address a threatening email was sent prior to the Ahmedabad serial blasts, and at least eight others have undergone brain mapping and lie detector tests, a senior Anti-Terrorism Squad official said on Wednesday."Ken Heywood, along with eight to ten other suspects, has been sent for lie detector and brain mapping tests," Additional Commissioner of Police (Anti-Terrorism Squad) Param Bir Singh said.

Haywood's computer may not have been hacked: Cops

Haywood's computer may not have been hacked: Cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Investigations into the threatening email sent prior to the Ahmedabad serial blasts have revealed that it is unlikely someone hacked into the suspected American national's computer to send the message, police said on Monday. "We asked some private consultants regarding the email and the general opinion was that it is unlikely that Ken Haywood's computer was hacked to send the message," Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Hemant Karkare said.

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2009

He may go through bankruptcies, but he couldn't be a savvier self-marketer.

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The surprise was Conde Nast Portfolio's topper for the world's best-ever CEO. It was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors. There is no doubt that Ford was a great entrepreneur and business visionary. But, with the hindsight of almost a century, it is worth questioning whether he was a good CEO. Ford could easily have won the accolade in his lifetime for revolutionising the personal transportation industry with the Model T.

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Best laid to rest on French clay

Best laid to rest on French clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The red clay at Roland Garros might have witnessed the triumph of some of the greatest names in the game but it also had to endure the agony of others being the bridesmaid year after year.

Ahmedabad blasts: Haywood flees India

Ahmedabad blasts: Haywood flees India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

American mutinational company official Ken Haywood, whose computer was used to send terror e-mail minutes before the Ahmedabad blasts, has fled from India.

Howard County, B'lore firms meet for biz growth

Howard County, B'lore firms meet for biz growth

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Howard County delegates will meet Bangalore firms to explore possibilities of business expansion of Indian companies in Howard County.

PIX: Aditi, Arshad, Huma watch Guddu Rangeela

PIX: Aditi, Arshad, Huma watch Guddu Rangeela

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Stars take time out to watch a movie!

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The offices called 'London India Offices', were launched in November 2007 during Livingstone's visit to India, were set up to promote trade relations between London and India.

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A look at pictures from the funeral.

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi hopes to start work on the bid for the 2020 Olympics after staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Meet the headturners at the India Beach Fashion Week.

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.

'Touchdown London' to help Indian companies

'Touchdown London' to help Indian companies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

In a novel way to help Indian businesses set up offices in London, 'Touchdown London,' a dedicated start-up scheme, has been launched to provide them subsidised space and support services for the purpose.

London more attractive than US: Mayor

London more attractive than US: Mayor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The city of London has sought increased investments from Indian companies especially from medium and small-size businesses. The mayor, who is leading an 80-strong delegation of 'business ambassadors' to India on a six-day visit from Sunday, told newsmen, "we want more and more medium andsmall-size businesses from India to invest in London."

Shah Rukh beats Tom Cruise

Shah Rukh beats Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Shah Rukh Khan and writer-director Farah Khan exceeded the wildest forecasts as they not only beat the Tom Cruise, Robert Redford and Meryl Streep starring political drama Lions for Lambs over the weekend outside America but also propelled their Om Shanti Om into world movie history.

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Because fashion weeks are as much about stylish designs as they are about, well, outrageous ones!

London Mayor praises India

London Mayor praises India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

London Mayor Ken Livingstone has described India as one of the world's greatest cultures and said he is looking forward to his forthcoming visit to India next month.

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Next up -- the Trafalgar Square dance festival to mark the occasion of Diwali.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Woolmer inquest set for October

Woolmer inquest set for October

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The long-awaited coroner's inquest into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will begin on October 16.

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.

ECB announces WI Tour details

ECB announces WI Tour details

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday announced the details of England's tour to West Indies next year when they will play four tests, five one-dayers and a Twenty20 match.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

As part of a post-judgment agreement, the SBE has agreed to pay part of HAF's legal costs for the 2006 lawsuit.

Kelly Brook splits up with Billy Zane

Kelly Brook splits up with Billy Zane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The 28-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star became single again after deciding that she is too young to marry the 42-year-old Titanic star.

The Big Ben moves to Delhi

The Big Ben moves to Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

A replica of the Big Ben joined the skyline of Delhi on the occasion of the visit of London's mayor.

'India, London partners in globalisation'

'India, London partners in globalisation'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Observing that India and London have vital interest in "strengthening" their business links, city Mayor Ken Livingstone

When London celebrated Diwali

When London celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Prayers were followed by music and dance and a spectacular display of lights, firecrackers and floating lanterns. Diwali is celebrated in a number of British cities.