From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.
'When people who are safe in their homes think that everything is peaceful -- 'kuch nahi ho raha hai' -- it is because a band of soldiers has already stopped that from happening and the anti-nationals have been neutralised.'
'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist on Monday offerred his support behind Virat Kohli following India's heart-wrenching defeat against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final, saying that the Indian captain, whose transition has been excellent in the recent years, should not be judged on the basis of performance in just one game.
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Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.
Mumbai-based designer Nachiket Barve talks about his favourite things.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels the jinx that a host country has never won a World Twenty20 title may be broken this time. "There has to be a first time. No host country has won it and it can be India. The way the Indians have been playing from Australia, they look a happy, balanced unit. The fielding is top class and that's great. " The former India captain said, "India are favourites by a 'little bit' to win the WorldT20 and along with the hosts, Australia, South Africa and England can make semis going by current form. Gavaskar also found New Zealanders a potential threat for other formidable teams. "New Zealand play under the radar. Expectations are less, so they can come and surprise. It will be a cracker of a game against India. They have fabulous strokemakers. Trent Boult is there and Tim Southee, who had played in IPL. He knows how to bowl in Indian conditions. They can spring a surprise," he said.
Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.
But Tiger forgot something critical: He's just one film old, whereas he was dealing with seasoned journalists. And naturally, we have a recording of what exactly he said.
'He was one of India's greatest leaders loved and respected by all. He will be missed.'
US Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen has always been known as 'The Iceman' but Formula One fans could soon have much more of an insight into just how cool he really is in the heat of battle.
Laugh out loud, have fun and while away time talking to chatbots. They are all yours!
Masaan is an immense achievement for a first-time filmmaker and must be applauded, says Raja Sen.
Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor don't burn the screen with passion but there's a pleasant sense to their togetherness, feels Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.
Danica Patrick may soon no longer be a race car driver but the only woman to win an IndyCar race remains as driven as ever as she speeds towards one last Indianapolis 500 and the end of a ground-breaking career.
Lady Gaga revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.
Here are five types of mums-in-law that you will mostly come across.
This film is Mommootty's version of Drishyam, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.
Despite its love for feel-good, Tumhari Sulu isn't stuck in a fool's paradise and confronts the conflicts thrown in its path, feels Sukanya Verma.
The latest avatar of the iPad, at least outwardly, is a dead ringer for its predecessor from last year. The biggest change, however, is support for the stylus, says Abhik Sen.
Ravichandran Ashwin, playing his first Test since last December, says he badly missed turning out for India in the last 10 months, so much so that he stopped watching the game.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'
Nick Kyrgios himself gave a typically unvarnished verdict: 'Pretty pathetic'.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Saddened by the terrorist attack in Uri, Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday this year.
Imtiaz Ali seems to be back on ground he knows, with actors he enjoys, says Raja Sen.
'India is the most depressed country in the world at the moment and women have twice as much of the likelihood to be depressed.'
At the launch of his political party, actor Kamal Haasan said he was seized of a guilty conscience when he thought of what he had done for the people who showered him with their love.
Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.
She spills the beans with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara
Dissonant artistic visions drove Annapurna Devi and her husband Ravi Shankar apart, notes Swapan Kumar Bondyopadhyay.
Moana is a journey you want to get on, raves Sukanya Verma.
