News for 'Loudest Voice'

Vinesh Phogat praises youth after Pradhan's resignation: 'Democracy won, fear lost'

Vinesh Phogat praises youth after Pradhan's resignation: 'Democracy won, fear lost'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Veteran Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat lauded the nation's youth as the 'force that shapes the future' following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, stating that 'democracy won and fear lost'.

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

'Reservation Must Be Decided Purely On Economic Grounds'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'The day we start making rules purely along caste lines, we only divide society further. That's the conversation the government needs to have, and soon.'

A decade after Brexit, Britain prepares for seventh PM

A decade after Brexit, Britain prepares for seventh PM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

A referendum 10 years ago on this day set the United Kingdom on a new path as a non-member of the European Union (EU) and the turmoil of that Brexit vote continues to play out as the country prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade.

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Anushka Sharma's enthusiastic reactions to Virat Kohli's innings during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match went viral, capturing the hearts of fans.

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The falling Total Fertility Rate offers India a chance to become the Pandavas -- fewer in number, but each citizen genuinely empowered, educated, and capable of contributing to a civilisation worth building, asserts Amberish K Diwanji.

WATCH: The Moment When Raashii Khanna's Dream Came True

WATCH: The Moment When Raashii Khanna's Dream Came True

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'When we are young, people often ask what we want to become, and I would always say I wanted to be a singer. Acting found me and I absolutely love my craft. But getting to sing this song today felt like a dream come true.'

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Priya Ghanghas's journey from a small boxing academy in Haryana to becoming the Asian Boxing Champion is a testament to dedication, talent, and a coach's unwavering belief.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Women in Blue did more than just win a trophy -- they proved that hard work, and believing in themselves, can turn failure into success.

Bigg Boss 15: Is Shamita the LOUDEST in the house?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Shamita the LOUDEST in the house?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It's a toss between Shamita and Nishant...

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prabhas never looked more heroic and magnetic than he did in the dual role of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali, applauds Mayur Sanap after watching the nearly four hour-long Baahubali: The Epic.

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'When you miss India, you'll hear it before you see it. That's really where the idea started.' 'If you ever go to your terrace at night in India, you'll hear sounds from everywhere.' 'That feeling of hearing home in your head when you're far away... that's the soul of the show.'

Fighting corruption? India Inc shows the way

Fighting corruption? India Inc shows the way

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

If viewed rationally, the report should, thus, somewhat defuse the panic around "unique levels" of corruption in India, revealing that the country and its private sector have relatively robust processes in place, allowing for the eventual revelation of corrupt practices.

What's Adarsh Gourav doing with Meryl Streep?

What's Adarsh Gourav doing with Meryl Streep?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Extrapolations stars Adarsh Gourav alongside such heavyweights like Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harrington, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, David Diggs, Gemma Chan and David Schwimmer.

'I Have Frequently Faced Ridicule'

'I Have Frequently Faced Ridicule'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Mallika Sherawat, who made her debut in Bollywood in 2003 with Khwahish, has not had a release lately, even though she has been active on social media.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

I learnt finishing games from Dhoni: Dube

I learnt finishing games from Dhoni: Dube

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Shivam Dube says he relishes finishing the crunch games -- an art he learnt by following Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

Sitharaman's sixth budget speech is also her shortest

Sitharaman's sixth budget speech is also her shortest

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

She also holds the distinction of delivering the longest budget speech at two hours and forty minutes in 2020.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bubba Wallace was the target of a racial attack on Sunday when a noose, a symbol connected to lynching and America's slave history, was left in his team stall.

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle hard by a brave visiting side.

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Growing up in the Mumbai of 1970s, Uday Kotak aspired to be a cricketer and trained under legendary coach Ramakant Aachrekar. However, it was an on-field injury which resulted in a shift to finance. He started off with bill discounting, turned to lending and successfully applied to start a universal bank in the first decade of the millennium, as India was warming up to private play in banking.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

PM must quit, has no moral right to continue: Mamata

PM must quit, has no moral right to continue: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'He (Modi) thinks as if he is a tiger, and the only one who is right,' Mamata said.

Ind vs Pak: Former players question contentious no ball call

Ind vs Pak: Former players question contentious no ball call

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

There was a lot of noise over social media platforms over the last-over waist-high no ball.

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech on Wednesday was marked by the usual thumping of benches by the ruling alliance members, but the loudest cheer was reserved for her announcement of income tax relief, which was welcomed by 'Modi, Modi' chants in Lok Sabha that also witnessed a few instances of protest by the Opposition.

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'It is definitely not for someone who is sensitive or would want to pick up things and get affected by it.'

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

3 benefits of financial advisors

3 benefits of financial advisors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Honest financial advice helps you make rational financial decisions

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'Rahul inspired Indian industry with an ethos, an ethos of being more confident, more independent, more thorough, more competitive, more generous, more public-spirited, and more national and more international all at once,' remembers Naushad Forbes.

No election has ever mattered more

No election has ever mattered more

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Even though we may have voted a President out of office, that does not mean those who loyally supported him will be silenced. Nor should they be. While we may not agree with our neighbour's opinions, we can never stop fighting for their right to voice them, asserts Urvashi Banerjea.

Mother's Day special: An ode to my mother

Mother's Day special: An ode to my mother

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Renu Khator,president, University of Houston, and chancellor of the UH System, looks back at the voices that have shaped her life, and realises that the loudest is her mother's.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.