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99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Meet Bengaluru's fondest freedom fighter, HS Doreswamy, who has been a sprightly witness to the country's ups and downs since 1947.

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The WEF meeting is crucial because of its theme encompassing globalisation at the time of rising nationalism and trade war, and the fourth industrial revolution due to rapid strides being made in robotics and artificial intelligence.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

PIX: Sonam, Aishwarya, Deepika at Farah Khan's birthday bash

PIX: Sonam, Aishwarya, Deepika at Farah Khan's birthday bash

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Snapshots from the party.

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Celebs share their Christmas celebration pictures!

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Donald Trump' took Times Square by storm on Tuesday along with a group of scantily-dressed women as part of a project by spoof photographer Alison Jackson.

'You never get bored of acting'

'You never get bored of acting'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'I feel I should do a lot of things.' 'When you have got that chance to do that, it's wonderful.'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Bold! Karishma slays in a black off-shoulder gown

Bold! Karishma slays in a black off-shoulder gown

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Too sexy for the ramp, Karishma Tanna walked the Bombay Times Fashion Week runway in an all-black look.

'Yes, I want to do Bollywood films!'

'Yes, I want to do Bollywood films!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Sushmita Sen shares her plans.

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars celebrate Valentine's Day with loved-up pictures and messages.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Vinicius started a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and is investing in research to develop new ways to improve the education system in Brazil.

CBSE textbook certifies 36-24-36 as best female body shape, sparks row

CBSE textbook certifies 36-24-36 as best female body shape, sparks row

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The incident comes against the backdrop of a raging debate on lack of scrutiny of the curriculum and content taught in schools.

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words and deeds of this exemplary leader will continue to inspire all those in public life.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

Good lord those heels!

Good lord those heels!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Sushmita Sen walked the runway for Rina Dhaka at the Myntra Fashion Weekend... in those heels!

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'For Hrithik Roshan to make sure that I come to his house and listen to that compliment from his chachi, I think there can't be a bigger recognition to me.'

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

Sharjeel, Tanha, Safoora discharged in Jamia Nagar violence case

Sharjeel, Tanha, Safoora discharged in Jamia Nagar violence case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The court said the legal proceedings against the 11 accused were initiated in a 'perfunctory and cavalier fashion' and 'allowing them to undergo the rigmarole of a long-drawn trial does not augur well for the criminal justice system of the country'.

U'khand tragedy caused by massive rock and ice avalanche

U'khand tragedy caused by massive rock and ice avalanche

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The study suggests that climate change is contributing to such events happening more frequently, and highlights risks of increasing development projects in fragile environments.

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The book 'Modern Indian Political Thought', for MA course under the Distance Learning Programme, meant for the upcoming academic year, is not yet available in the market.

What makes Sushmita Sen-sational!

What makes Sushmita Sen-sational!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Happy birthday, Sushmita!

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The mistakes companies make...

The mistakes companies make...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.

Olympics Are Past Their Peak

Olympics Are Past Their Peak

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Perhaps it says something more deep and profound about the time we live in and how it has shaped us, observes Aakar Patel.

Turtle who lost both back legs gets rolling!

Turtle who lost both back legs gets rolling!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A box turtle named Pedro has been outfitted with a set of custom-made wheels after losing his back legs, thanks to doctors and students at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The most experienced administrator in the country seems to have sat back and allowed bureaucrats and policemen to manage the lockdown, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Stylish or bizarre: What was Rihanna thinking?

Stylish or bizarre: What was Rihanna thinking?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Coachella festival saw some stylish and outlandish appearances.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was no let up as the Aussies kept pressing hard from the start, while India hardly enjoyed possession, which was further compounded by an injury to skipper Manpreet Singh.

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The regular 'band, bajaa, baraat' were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann turned groom for his wedding with a doctor from Kurukshetra at his home.

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A family man, a confident investor, someone who was sure two decades ago that India and its stock market were going to boom. T N Ninan recalls his chats with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

40% IPOs this year failed investors amid weak secondary market conditions

40% IPOs this year failed investors amid weak secondary market conditions

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Initial public offerings (IPOs) have attracted droves of retail investors to the stock market in CY22. But these applicants have lost money on 40 per cent of the fresh issues this year - a trend that may impact sentiment towards maiden share sales during the remaining part of the year. Of the 14 companies that have listed this year, five have closed below their issue price.