'When Julie 2 releases, I will tell you whether I am sanskari or not.'
A failed marriage and the challenge of raising an autistic son cannot curb Sayuri Dalvi's passion for running, discovers Laxmi Negi.
He started out in 2006 with a solitary football, hoping to change the lives of 18 young boys. Today, Ashok Rathod is helping over 350 youngsters.
India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore poorest Indians a cheque for Rs 94,045 each.
Bringing relief to residents in localities swamped with garbage, the sanitation workers of East Delhi Municipal Corporation on Friday called off their strike on a day when Delhi Lt Governor cleared the release of Rs 493 crore for the civic bodies.
It all boils down to this last week. As the date for the Mumbai Marathon draws closer, Rediff staffer and first-time marathoner Laxmi Negi braces herself for the event of her life.
"Hanumanji was a devta, a god and I consider him as god and I worship him.. I am a sportsman and all sportsmen worship power... Humunanji was a symbol of power and strength... He also used to do wrestling and was a sportsman... all wrestlers worship him," Chauhan said in Amroha on Sunday.
Strengthening your leg and core muscles is crucial to run a marathon successfully says Rediff.com staffer Laxmi Negi who is training to run her first full marathon on January 19.
Religious places including mosques have been closed for over a month now. And with clerics advising all to stay home and social distancing becoming the norm, people are unable to get together for prayers and Iftar, a ritual of breaking fast every evening, that are a key part of Islam's holiest month.
Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19. She shares with us her running diary.
Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19, 2014. She shares her thoughts on the rigorous run and what motivates her to get out of the bed early in the morning after a strenuous night shift at work.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is "humble" like Atal Behari Vajpayee and BJP wants both Chouhan and Narendra Modi "play a major role" in securing India an important place in the world, senior party leader L K Advani said.
The Dangal star has some lovely times on the Continent.
Star of the upcoming film, Roy, Arjun Rampal fields rapid-fire questions!
The Indian captain will lead a 15-member East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy match against North Zone.
Neeta Kolhatkar remembers the housewife who took on mighty Maharashtra politicians over her husband's murder.
'An athlete is never tension-free,' India's champion athlete tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.
The state government has also issued orders on celebration of Independence Day at state madrassas.
Former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia tells Laxmi Negi the IPL-style football IMG-Reliance league will not only bring in some of the world's leading players, but spectators to the grounds too, something the struggling I-League cannot do.
Sonu Sood had a special screening for his new film Kung Fu Yoga for his friends in the film fraternity in Mumbai.
'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.
At this year's Australian Open, the ladies brought back shorts centrestage.
Evergreen stars honoured at young achievers event.
Ignored for the under-21 Sultan of Johar Cup in Malaysia, Devindar Walmiki tells Laxmi Negi he's not giving up on making the team for the junior World Cup.
The prime minister appealed to people not to panic, saying thronging shops will pose the risk of spread of COVID-19. 'There is absolutely no need to panic; the Centre and states will work together to ensure availability of essential commodities, medicines, etc,' he said.
'They came out with an attitude that they had nothing to lose.' 'That's what stands out about this team.'
In-charges and managements of temples, mosques and gurudwaras in the city said preparations are underway to ensure all safety measures are in place as they throw open their doors for the devotees amid the pandemic.
'He has the mental strength and skill to play anybody and any attack.' 'He is a fearless cricketer.'
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The first of a six-part series examines how the leather workers at Dharavi are coping after five weeks of demonetisation.
Tripathi, with tattoos on her hands, is one of the most influential figures in the LGBT community in India.
Laxmi Negi salutes 30-year-old mother of three boxing champion M C Mary Kom for her perseverance.
'Maybe it's time for Plan B for the film industry.'
Bhasker Desai, a seasoned runner from Mumbai, timed a creditable 3:46:23 in the Boston Marathon, but the twin blasts left him shocked.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the Dussehra celebrations at Ram Leela maidan in Dwarka and in his address said that India is a land of festivals and that every festival brings our society together. He also urged people to take up and fulfill one mission that would benefit the country.
And the star and her family had a fun time!
