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Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Sushmita Sen looks back at the day that changed her life.

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Lady Gaga arrives in India.

Melania gets her dose of happiness at Delhi school

Melania gets her dose of happiness at Delhi school

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Ahead of her arrival, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had tweeted to welcome her. "@FLOTUS will attend happiness class in our school today. Great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites. For centuries, India has taught spirituality to the world. Am happy that she will take back the msg of happiness from our school," Kejriwal said.

SEE: Trump becomes 'Baahubali' ahead of India visit

SEE: Trump becomes 'Baahubali' ahead of India visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The Trump-Bahubali video, which ends with "USA and India United", went viral after Trump retweeted it.

Ayushmann Khurrana rules the Box Office!

Ayushmann Khurrana rules the Box Office!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Anjaana Anjaani has a zingy score!

Anjaana Anjaani has a zingy score!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

For all its aspired sweetness, Anjaana Anjaani's USP lies in its dynamic substance and stylish oomph.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

If you missed chatting live with director Siddharth Anand, here is what transpired.

Good ol' sunlight for breakfast, tweets Mangalyaan :)

Good ol' sunlight for breakfast, tweets Mangalyaan :)

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

India's maiden Mars mission is a success. And minutes after Mangalyaan made history it joined the Twitterati club.

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Salaam Namaste director Siddharth Anand gives us a closer look at the actor on his 40th birthday.

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Sonia, Sumitra Mahajan share a laugh at the event

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'A lot of married people are not happy with their partners, so how does a marriage decide happiness? Our family wants us to be happy and successful, and marriage doesn't fit anywhere.'

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Sushant's death: Uddhav stands by Mumbai police

Sushant's death: Uddhav stands by Mumbai police

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'We will interrogate and punish the guilty.' 'Please don't use this case as a Maharashtra versus Bihar issue.' 'This is the most deplorable thing to do.'

2018's 10 WORST Hindi Movies

2018's 10 WORST Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the films she will never watch again.

'London Dreams is more like Mamma Mia'

'London Dreams is more like Mamma Mia'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Vipul Shah on directing Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan and Asin in London Dreams.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

Box Office: 11 releases, all flops!

Box Office: 11 releases, all flops!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Aus Defence Chief to apologise toTania

Aus Defence Chief to apologise toTania

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Bollywood actress Tania Zaetta will receive a personal apology from Australian Defence chief for false claims about her sexual claims with the country's soldiers in Afghanistan.

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'This was the first ever visit by a President in a re-election year so it sent a strong signal of the priority of the relationship and the desire to continue to strengthen it.'

Music review: Welcome

Music review: Welcome

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Pity, considering, not one but three music directors -- Sajid Wajid, Anand Raj Anand and Himesh Reshammiya -- share the credits behind the score.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Vishal Dadlani, who is touring over a dozen cities in North America and Europe with his partner Shekhar Ravjiani with the Unforgettable team, says their music owes a lot to the songs of the 1970s and 1980s. "Never mind what the subject of a film is," he says, "we want to make sure that every composition of ours has a good melody."

Saving big trade deal with India for later: Trump

Saving big trade deal with India for later: Trump

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

President Trump, forcefully pursuing his 'America first" policy, has previously described India as a "tariff king" for imposing "tremendously high" tariffs on American products, also expressed dissatisfaction over the US-India trade ties. "Well, we can have a trade deal with India, but I'm really saving the big deal for later on," Trump, who is scheduled to visit India on February 24 and 25, told reporters at the Joint Base Andrews outside Washington on Tuesday when asked whether he expects a trade deal with India before the visit.

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

After the debacle of Tashan and Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Yash Raj Films is pinning hopes on its next venture, Bachna Ae Haseeno, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Minisha Lamba and Bipasha Basu.

Do the Chhaliya with Kareena

Do the Chhaliya with Kareena

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

YRF Music releases superhit remixes 2-CD compilation titled Go Jhoom.

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Take a few style tips from Bollywood!

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

KC College of Management Studies, Mumbai, is organising a cultural event, SalaameÂ…thought awakens.

Friends and colleagues mourn Sridevi

Friends and colleagues mourn Sridevi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Among the mourners were Anupam Kher who acted with Sridevi in many movies, and Satish Kaushik who acted with and directed her.

Which heroine best suits Akshay?

Which heroine best suits Akshay?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Share your views.

Wish Preity Zinta!

Wish Preity Zinta!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The star turns 31 today.

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Salman-Katrina split up?

Salman-Katrina split up?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Seems like there might be trouble between Sallu and Katrina, say the rumours.

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.

Aila! What's Sachin doing on the runway?

Aila! What's Sachin doing on the runway?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Find out what your favourite cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been up to these days here.

Which Akki film are you waiting for?

Which Akki film are you waiting for?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Tell us!

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.