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PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The grit and determination of these specially-abled artistes will fill you with positivity.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra police has booked Indiabulls group companies, including its flagship Indiabulls Housing Finance (IBHL), for allegedly siphoning off funds and for accounting irregularities committed by the promoters and directors of the company between 2014 and 2020. A first information report was registered by the Palghar police on April 13 under various sections of Indian Penal Code dealing with cheating, fraud and criminal conspiracy. The move comes after Palghar's judicial magistrate passed an order under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (power to direct police/agency to investigate the matter), following a complaint filed by Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of IBHL.

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Pix: Nandita, Konkona, Aditi support local artists

Pix: Nandita, Konkona, Aditi support local artists

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The Jiyo Hunoon fest encouraged as many as 70 artists from over six states in India.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Kiran Rao recovers from swine flu

Kiran Rao recovers from swine flu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

She was seen at the ongoing Lakme Fashion week.

Why Mumbai visarjans are so orderly

Why Mumbai visarjans are so orderly

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Mumbai visarjans take place with military precision. Thousands and thousands of Ganpatis are immersed across 11 days with hardly an incident. And minimum traffic disruption given the scale of the festival. Meet the the folks who ensure visarjans happen smoothly and efficiently.

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Celebs walked the ramp to support Anu Ranjan's #BeWithBETI campaign.

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The stars get together for an evening of awards.

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

In Pics: Heroes in wheelchairs take over the ramp

In Pics: Heroes in wheelchairs take over the ramp

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The 14th Divyang Talent and Fashion Show was a memorable event.

This is for Meenal and the Mirror

This is for Meenal and the Mirror

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Saturday will be the last time the Mumbai Mirror will hit newsstands as a daily. Two Saturdays ago, its owners, the Times of India group, shocked the city by deciding to convert the Mirror into a weekly newspaper. Jyoti Punwani salutes the Mirror and its editor, Meenal Baghel, for its pathbreaking journalism.

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Over the weekend, many companies stepped in to ease the bottleneck in supply and transportation of oxygen, as demand ran high with the surge in cases.

PIX: Suniel-Mana Shetty host charity event; Mandira, Madhoo attend

PIX: Suniel-Mana Shetty host charity event; Mandira, Madhoo attend

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A look at the pictures.

Air quality 'poor' on eve of mega FIFA event

Air quality 'poor' on eve of mega FIFA event

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

A day before the U-17 FIFA world cup kicks off in Delhi, environment NGO Greenpeace said today the level of coarse air pollutants PM10 "far exceeded" the safe levels in the host cities of the tournament last October.

Rasquinha raises Rs 22 lakh for hockey community affected by lockdown

Rasquinha raises Rs 22 lakh for hockey community affected by lockdown

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Saddened by the financial hardship being faced by the hockey community amid the COVID-19 pandemic, former India captain Viren Rasquinha has raised Rs 22 lakh to be distributed as one-time benefit among players, coaches and groundsmen working at the grassroots level. The fund has been raised in just one week through a joint initiative of non-profit organisations Olympic Gold Quest, of which Rasquinha is a Director and CEO, and Go Sports Foundation. They named the initiative #LetsStickTogether.

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Naik is said to have acquired citizenship of Saudi Arabia but this has not been confirmed yet.

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The activists argued that an appeal would be filed in the apex court on Monday but by then the MMRCL would have completed cutting all the trees in the colony.

All You Want To Know About Viruses

All You Want To Know About Viruses

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'We still don't know how viruses that we ingest are killed inside our bodies.'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

5 times Hrithik made our hearts go BOOM!

5 times Hrithik made our hearts go BOOM!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Take a look at his best looks on the ramp.

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Parts of Raigad, Ratnagiri districts in the coastal Konkan region and Kolhapur district in western Maharashtra, have been worst affected by the floods. Besides that, heavy rains have been pounding parts of Satara district.

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'The moment he said my answer was right, I wanted to cry with happiness. But I did not want to cry in front of everyone and spoil my kajal. But I couldn't control my tears' Anamika Majumdar looks back at her winning moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

A Republic Day celebration with a difference

A Republic Day celebration with a difference

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

How did you mark this Republic Day?

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Here's what Bollywood did this weekend.

SRK in legal soup over smoking

SRK in legal soup over smoking

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The actor was issued a legal notice by an NGO for smoking in public during the two recent events -- the Twenty20 cricket match in Mumbai and Hindustan Times Summit in Delhi.

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A look at what the IPL teams and players are doing to support the people of India in this massive battle against the deadly coronavirus.

PIX: Playboy cover girl Sherlyn turns Santa Claus!

PIX: Playboy cover girl Sherlyn turns Santa Claus!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The starlet recently distributed gifts and spent time with kids from The Ray Of Hope NGO.

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Women should stop being ashamed of their periods. They should start celebrating it, feels Nishant Bangera.

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Rahul Ram on the anthem he created for Oxfam's Inequality Virus project.

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Police personnel in civil clothes will be deployed. Additionally, drones and CCTV cameras will be used to monitor crowd.

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I do not rate myself as excellent.'

Aamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao down with swine flu

Aamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao down with swine flu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The actor, through video-conferencing during the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup 2017 event organised on Sunday evening in Pune by his NGO Paani Foundation, revealed that he has been diagnosed with swine flu.

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.