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The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Proof that we just can't have enough of this icomnic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.

Birthday Special: Katrina Kaif's SEXIEST avatars

Birthday Special: Katrina Kaif's SEXIEST avatars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Happy birthday, Katrina!

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

Unless she criticises Modi, her food does not get digested: Modi on Mamata

Unless she criticises Modi, her food does not get digested: Modi on Mamata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Taking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee head on, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi accused her of playing vote bank politics and said no real 'parivartan' (change) has taken place in the state during the Trinamool Congress' rule.

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

United States President Donald Trump has said that he will have a "very, very great relationship" with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as the two leaders met in the Florida resort of Mar-a-Lago for the first time.

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Sunil Paliwal is managing director of Aavin, the highly successful milk cooperative of the Tamil Nadu government. He has worked with J Jayalalithaa for 12 years. He pays tribute to the departed leader.

All the reasons why we love Taylor Swift

All the reasons why we love Taylor Swift

Rediff.com29 May 2015

She's been named the Woman of the Year but that's not the only reason we love her.

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Sukanya Verma gives ten points on why you should watch Housefull 3.

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

What development? Rajasthan is still BIMARU state: Modi

What development? Rajasthan is still BIMARU state: Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Just a day after United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and claimed that that the state had progressed under Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi not only ruled out the Congress president's development claim.

Is your 'mama' providing funds for Chhattisgarh, Modi asks Rahul

Is your 'mama' providing funds for Chhattisgarh, Modi asks Rahul

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress for opposing opinion polls, saying the fear of losing elections was the reason behind its "nonsensical" demand and "desperate" tactics.

Obama administration bids sentimental adieu to Nirupama Rao

Obama administration bids sentimental adieu to Nirupama Rao

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

On her last day as India's envoy to the United States, Ambassador Nirupama Rao was felicitated by the Barck Obama administration at the State Department on Monday, with US Secretary of State John F Kerry thanking her for her service toward furthering the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Modi tears into UPA claims on MNREGA, RTI

Modi tears into UPA claims on MNREGA, RTI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Tearing into the claims of the United Progressive Alliance about its flagship employment generation programme MNREGA, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged it had only "filled the pockets of Congress" and sought to debunk the much-touted RTI.

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'

Gauahar Khan wants to do it all

Gauahar Khan wants to do it all

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I want to play the heroine.' 'Why not?' 'I can dance, I can act and hopefully through Begum Jaan, people will notice me and say, 'Chalo isko yeh bhi karathay hai.'

'I am a Delhi girl so I know how to handle lechers'

'I am a Delhi girl so I know how to handle lechers'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Sonali Barthwal, who debuted at Lakme Fashion Week, is a Delhi girl, originally hailing for Garhwal, Uttaranchal. Bubbly and effervescent she's got a sense of humour too.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.

Priyanka Chopra gets nostalgic

Priyanka Chopra gets nostalgic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

5 performances that may win an Oscar

5 performances that may win an Oscar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite movies from the Telluride Film Festival.

Revolt in Lalu's RJD, loyalist Ram Kripal quits party posts

Revolt in Lalu's RJD, loyalist Ram Kripal quits party posts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Upset over denial of ticket from the Patliputra Lok Sabha seat, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Ram Kripal Yadav, a close aide of Lalu Prasad, quit from all party posts but said he was in the party "as of now".

Sonia discharged after checkup from AIIMS

Sonia discharged after checkup from AIIMS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on Monday night admitted to AIIMS hospital after she was taken ill in the Lok Sabha where her pet welfare legislation and UPA's ambitious Food Security Bill was in the final stages of adoption.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.

'Pakistan is no match for us'

'Pakistan is no match for us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The Chinese have a set pattern. They demonstrate, warn, threaten, attack and withdraw.' 'We were lulled into complacency, but I am certain things are being corrected now.'

Why using cash can be risky these days

Why using cash can be risky these days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Do you know what kind of currency notes are illegal?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

PM Modi addressed a crowded UNESCO gathering, speaking of the importance of culture.

Over 600 schemes in India named after Gandhis: BJP

Over 600 schemes in India named after Gandhis: BJP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Attacking "glorification" of only "one-family" by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said that if voted to power the party would review christening of more than "600 schemes" in the name of three generations of Gandhi dynasty.

Upbeat BJP feels it won't need more allies

Upbeat BJP feels it won't need more allies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The party leaders are confident the NDA will achieve the majority mark of 272, reports Archis Mohan.

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Raking up the December 16 gang rape case and the infamous Tandoor murder case, Narendra Modi on Friday attacked Sonia Gandhi over the issue of security of women and said women are not even safe in the Congress.

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'Appointed, sponsored and nurtured' by Jayalalithaa, P Rama Mohana Rao is now seen as a man who holds the key to the secrets of ministers and bureaucrats.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'We could quibble with each other whether there were 25 terrorists killed or 250 killed.' 'The message is more that India undertook such an aerial attack and this attack has actually changed the paradigm.' 'The change in paradigm is that India has shown by the surgical strike in 2016 and the aerial strike of 2019 that we will not just sit back and tolerate terrorism which killed so many of our people.' 'We will hit back and by hitting back we will raise the costs of such activities.'

Supreme Court lifts ban on female make-up artists

Supreme Court lifts ban on female make-up artists

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

10 things you need to know about the life of Liliane Bettencourt.

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'If Baahubali were to be made in Bollywood, I would take Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali and Deepika Padukone for Devsena.' Baahubali writer K V Vijayendra Prasad looks back at the epic blockbuster.