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'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Russia has expelled a British diplomat, Gareth Samuel Davies, accusing him of spying and working for UK secret services. The UK's Charge d'Affaires was summoned, and a formal protest was lodged. Russia warned of retaliation if the UK escalates the situation.

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their aircraft crashed in Baramati on January 28, 2026. Here are 11 other prominent Indians who died in air crashes.

'Beyond medals lies your...' Tendulkar salutes Saina

'Beyond medals lies your...' Tendulkar salutes Saina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday paid glowing tribute to former badminton world number one Saina Nehwal, saying her career was a testament to how greatness is built over time and that her legacy extended far beyond medals.

'We're 2 biggest fugitives': Lalit Modi, Mallya mock India

'We're 2 biggest fugitives': Lalit Modi, Mallya mock India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Lalit Modi posted a social media video from Vijay Mallya's 70th birthday party in London, referring to the pair as the 'two biggest fugitives' of India.

Passengers, crew on Air India's London-Mumbai flight fall sick

Passengers, crew on Air India's London-Mumbai flight fall sick

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

As many as five passengers and two crew members onboard an Air India flight from London fell sick on Monday when the aircraft was on its way to Mumbai, the Tata Group-owned airline said.

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The world welcomed 2026 with spectacular celebrations across continents. From dazzling fireworks illuminating iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Marina Bay, and Copacabana beach to intimate gatherings at historic sites, the New Year brought together diverse cultures in joyous unity.

Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Gautam Gambhir took a short break from India duties to celebrate the New Year with his family in London, ahead of the team's upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand.

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Mallika Prasad Sinha plays Amma with chilling precision and is perfectly cast for the part.

Malaika's December So Far

Malaika's December So Far

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Malaika Arora gives us a glimpse of how December has been going.

No announcement, just acceptance: Saina retires quietly

No announcement, just acceptance: Saina retires quietly

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport.

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her'

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value of money have fuelled wider anger and anti-government unrest in the capital Tehran and other Iranian cities.

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A primary school in London is accused of religious discrimination after a pupil was allegedly challenged for wearing a tilak. The school denies the allegations, citing its inclusive environment and existing policy.

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Which airports have flights to the most places in the world?

Players wilt, fans stay away as heat wallops Australian Open

Players wilt, fans stay away as heat wallops Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The day session attendance of 51,048 was some 10,000 short of day six on Friday and even less than last year's corresponding session.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An elderly couple hailing from Maharashtra's Solapur district planned to meet their son in London and were on board the ill-fated plane that crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off, a senior official said.

Malaika Sends A Christmas Kiss!

Malaika Sends A Christmas Kiss!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

One week to go for Christmas, and Malaika Arora is doing the countdown in style.

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.

Baramati crash revives memories of Ahmedabad AI 171 tragedy

Baramati crash revives memories of Ahmedabad AI 171 tragedy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Residents of Ahmedabad recall the Air India crash of June 2025 after news of the Baramati plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The earlier tragedy, which killed hundreds, remains a painful memory for those who witnessed it and lost loved ones.

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

He was sleeping in a garage when the fire broke out, and CCTV footage suggests foul play.

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

In a veiled attack on US President Donald Trump, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Tuesday said India's free trade agreement with the European Union is a "perfect" answer to global hegemons that use tariffs and economic integration as tools of coercion.

Tarique Rahman ends 17-yr exile, lands in Dhaka amid rousing welcome

Tarique Rahman ends 17-yr exile, lands in Dhaka amid rousing welcome

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after 17 years in self-exile in the UK, amid political instability following the killing of a youth leader. His return is significant as BNP emerges as a forerunner in the changed political landscape.

EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Lalit Modi issues apology for controversial remark

Lalit Modi issues apology for controversial remark

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

After the viral video, the Ministry of External Affairs said the government remains fully committed to ensuring that fugitives wanted in India return to the country and face trial before the courts.

Indian-origin man gets life in London for child rape, attempted rape

Indian-origin man gets life in London for child rape, attempted rape

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Navroop Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years behind bars for five charges including rape at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Review: Vir Das Deserves Better

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Review: Vir Das Deserves Better

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is not supposed to make sense, and doesn't even pretend to, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town, where the world's elite players gathered ahead of the main competition.

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Mark Tully, the renowned journalist, author, and Indophile, has passed away at the age of 90. He spent a lifetime in India as a journalist, mingling with its people and telling their stories.

What's Nirmalaji Doing In London?

What's Nirmalaji Doing In London?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in London for the 13th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue with her counterpart, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Man killed in crude bomb attack in Dhaka amid violence in B'desh

Man killed in crude bomb attack in Dhaka amid violence in B'desh

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

A crude bomb explosion in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred near the office of Liberation War veterans and is under investigation. It precedes the return of a prominent political figure after a long exile.

UCL PHOTOS: PSG falter; Spurs win

UCL PHOTOS: PSG falter; Spurs win

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Tarique Rahman offers prayers at Hadi's grave

Tarique Rahman offers prayers at Hadi's grave

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman visited Dhaka University and offered prayers at the grave of slain student leader Sharif Osman Hadi amid heavy security. He also offered prayers at the grave of Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Just where are the stars welcoming the New Year?

The Defining News Stories of 2025

The Defining News Stories of 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising geopolitical tensions, these events reshaped international relations.