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Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Why every family should take their children for Airlift

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'I had seen Waqt, starring Balraj Sahniji, and I can never forget it. There is a happy family and an earthquake later, everything is gone. That movie got stuck in my head. How one man loses his entire family and becomes a pauper. The same thing happens in Airlift.' Akshay Kumar, and his lovely leading lady Nimrat Kaur discuss their latest film.

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Was it best for J K Rowling to have ended the series with Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows?

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief won't resign, says party

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief won't resign, says party

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Congress accuses Centre of 'protecting' state BJP chief's son.

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The government has unleashed a slew of reforms to attract greater investments including higher foreign direct investment in defence and opening up the railways infrastructure sector, relaxed labour laws, launched campaigns like the Make in India for re-invigorating manufacturing, Clean India and Digital India, among others.

'Five years,' said the judge loud and clear

'Five years,' said the judge loud and clear

Rediff.com6 May 2015

During sentencing the judge asked Salman, "What do you have to say? Maximum sentence of 10 years?" Salman said, "You are the judge; whatever you say is correct." Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com on the courtroom drama that resulted in actor Salman Khan being convicted in a 2002 hit and run case.

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A buoyant economic mood and tempting discounts, both online and offline, are fuelling a shopping frenzy this Diwali.

'I was never out of work'

'I was never out of work'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'Who wouldn't want to dress up like a princess every morning?' Shweta Prasad Basu gets ready to play one in her new TV show.

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Police is expecting the death toll to rise.

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the action at the Dilwale trailer launch.

'Indrani was adept in keeping a secret too many'

'Indrani was adept in keeping a secret too many'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

'When Vidhie was born, Indrani doted on her and was everything one could ask for in a mother and a wife. Then one fine morning, we heard that she had dumped Sanju and left for Mumbai.' 'It's possible for a scheming person like Indrani to squeeze out a 'favour' from her ex-husband using their daughter as bait.'

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Om Puri was that rare actor who could carry a film on sheer power and versatility of his performance

'Winning the National Award is like an Olympic medal'

'Winning the National Award is like an Olympic medal'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'I never wanted to be an actor. I took it up because it was about a boxer.' Ritika Singh talks about her amazing film journey so far.

'I don't know why I haven't had a baby yet'

'I don't know why I haven't had a baby yet'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

'I am the undiscovered Julia Roberts of India. They haven't figured it out yet.' Kalki Koechlin gets talking.

Train to Tawang? Build roads first

Train to Tawang? Build roads first

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Before undertaking such difficult projects as a 378-km railway line to Tawang, the government must seriously examine whether having quality roads is a better option.

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'In Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani has essentially found a Rajkumar Hirani story buried inside Sanjay Dutt's life.' 'Now if you think that's scary, sample the alternative: Perhaps Sanjay Dutt had been living his life to suit the narrative of a Rajkumar Hirani film,' says Sreehari Nair.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'The stereotype of an actress is that she's dumb, somebody who will sit on your lap, giggle on stupid jokes, come to the van when she's being called, receive a call at 3am and come over to your house. So when a girl comes along and challenges this, people get uncomfortable.'

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

This and more news from the world of showbiz in this latest edition of our glamour round-up.

7 steps to create the life you want

7 steps to create the life you want

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Here's how to trailblaze your own path...

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'... for two reasons: the poor quality of education, and the low rate of female participation in the labour force.' 'Unless something is done quickly to remedy these problems, India will just have a large population of low-skill, low-wage, males trying and failing to feed their families adequately.'

Sunanda case: SIT questions Amar Singh about IPL angle

Sunanda case: SIT questions Amar Singh about IPL angle

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Politician Amar Singh was on Wednesday questioned for nearly two hours by a special team of Delhi Police probing the Sunanda Pushkar case after he had recently claimed that she had spoken to him about the Indian Premier League controversy a couple of days before her death.

'I was stubborn, ambitious, passionate about flying'

'I was stubborn, ambitious, passionate about flying'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Ayesha Aziz has always aimed for the sky.

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'I was a very late child of my father. I was suddenly a little toy, who appeared from nowhere. Everybody experimented.' 'I don't know why I took up dancing. I think I wanted to find one more excuse to drop out from school.' Kamal Haasan gives us beautiful nuggets from his life.

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a closer look at Farah Khan's latest movie.

Hate your belly bulge?

Hate your belly bulge?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Here's how you can fight it.

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win over Colombia

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win over Colombia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

A superb 83rd minute free-kick from captain Neymar gave Brazil a winning start under new coach Dunga as they beat Colombia 1-0 in a fiercely contested friendly on Friday.

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I came to this country from India 20 years ago to create a better life for my family. I am a father of four and a proud American citizen. I am also what America looks like.'

Kevin Pietersen's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Kevin Pietersen's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Full text of Kevin Pieterse's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Bengaluru

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

Meet the women behind Mangalyaan mission

Meet the women behind Mangalyaan mission

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

When the universe is your workspace, the sky is the limit, and there's no such thing as a glass ceiling. Divia Thani Daswani meets the women behind Mangalyaan

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

It is hoped that the decision of India's apex court will send a signal to politicians and their cronies from the world of business that the rule of the law does eventually prevail, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

'Being a father won't stop me from doing a certain kind of film'

'Being a father won't stop me from doing a certain kind of film'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'Working everyday gives me the most satisfaction. It really doesn't matter whether it is Housefull, Grand Masti, Ek Villain, Lai Bhari, Bluff Master or Tere Naal Love Hogaya. As long as I am working, and I am enjoying my work, that gives me satisfaction.' Riteish Deshmukh and his Bangistan co-star Pulkit Samrat discuss their upcoming film.

'Ghazals are the biggest hero; you don't need Shah Rukh or Salman to promote it'

'Ghazals are the biggest hero; you don't need Shah Rukh or Salman to promote it'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'Today, where are singers like Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu and Abhijit Bhattacharya? They didn't sing anything apart from Bollywood. When there is a change in trend, you are gone. But I will remain for another 50 years. I will sing for films and do other stuff too.' The Rathods discuss their music.

Jaitley, Dwivedi change the rules of political engagement

Jaitley, Dwivedi change the rules of political engagement

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Arun Jaitley and Janardan Dwivedi have rewritten the rules of politics in the Age of the Internet and its young and restless user base, reports Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

EPL PIX: Palace stun Chelsea, Man United held

EPL PIX: Palace stun Chelsea, Man United held

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Philippe Coutinho inspired Liverpool to a comfortable 3-1 home win over Everton in the 228th Merseyside derby on Saturday to move provisionally up to third in the Premier League.

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards are not important at all'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.'

I did not waver from my loyalty to Indira Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

I did not waver from my loyalty to Indira Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Pranab Mukherjee's book The Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi Years takes the readers through the economic and social unrest of the period leading up to the emergency, rise and fall of leaders, many splits within the Congress, while promising to offer more in the next two volumes of the trilogy, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Vir Das to grads: How to be stupid yet win at life

Vir Das to grads: How to be stupid yet win at life

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Vir Das' commencement address to graduates of Knox College is the best advice you'll read today.

Sunny Leone: India is NOT a sex-starved nation

Sunny Leone: India is NOT a sex-starved nation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'There are two things that will never go out of business in most countries around the world -- oil and sex.' Sunny Leone gives us her point of view.