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Jessica Simpson: Indians are comfortably beautiful

Jessica Simpson: Indians are comfortably beautiful

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The pop star reveals her Indian experiences in her new reality show, The Price of Beauty.

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Finance Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to allocate a fund of Rs 50 crore for infrastructure development of the North Eastern states, informed Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya.

Will give befitting reply if Pak violates ceasefire: Rajnath

Will give befitting reply if Pak violates ceasefire: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

"Our Army will give a befitting reply to Pakistan if that country violates ceasfire... Kashmir is an integral part of India," Singh said while replying to queries from media persons.

Sehwag supported Lanka in Rajkot run-riot

Sehwag supported Lanka in Rajkot run-riot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

While the entire country was praying for an India victory in Tuesday's One-Day International series opener in Rajkot, Man of the Match Virender Sehwag said he was actually supporting Sri Lanka in the high-scoring humdinger. 'I was not tense at all, because I was supporting Sri Lanka,' Sehwag said after India staved off Sri Lanka's spirited response to eke out a narrow three-run victory.

Ranbir-Dips or Salman-Kat: Vote for the best jodi on the ramp

Ranbir-Dips or Salman-Kat: Vote for the best jodi on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The best showstopper jodis who have walked for Manish Malhotra. Who's your favourite?

I am sure I won't need surgery, says Ishant

I am sure I won't need surgery, says Ishant

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The lanky bowler has been undergoing a rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore.

GM launches special edition of Chevrolet Aveo

GM launches special edition of Chevrolet Aveo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The Chevrolet Aveo is available in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 597,000.

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'If someone is trying to do a vote bank politics under the garb of the CAB then it is not in the interest of the country'

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Govt asks industries to invest in rural areas

Govt asks industries to invest in rural areas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The appeal was made by rural development ministry secretary B K Sinha to industries and corporates to collaborate with the ministry in its wage employment programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and self-employment programme Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna.

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The income tax department has also launched a faceless e-assessment scheme to eliminate interface between an assessing officer and a taxpayer.

Social networking now a mainstream business tool

Social networking now a mainstream business tool

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Businesses are now putting faith in the social networking medium and the fact is evident with the revelation that well over a quarter of businesses world-wide (27%) have set aside a proportion of marketing budget -- hard cash -- specifically devoted to social networking activities, it said.

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

"It is a victory of all and every family who considered me their son and gave us a huge mandate. In the country today, Delhiites have given birth to a new kind of politics, which is called 'kam ki rajniti' (politics of works)," Kejriwal, who won the New Delhi seat, said.

LG launches high-end 3G handset

LG launches high-end 3G handset

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The smartphone --LG GM 730-- is priced at Rs 24,000 and is based on Qualcomm's chipset and also with Windows mobile and touch screen that will offer faster email setup and download.

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

While it is a known fact that he had scouted targets for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which carried out the 26/11 attacks, the more important aspect is the manner in which Headley goes on to explain the nexus terrorists in Pakistan have with its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence.

Indo-US n-deal to be finalised soon: Foreign Secy

Indo-US n-deal to be finalised soon: Foreign Secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

"The next round of talks has not been scheduled as yet. It will be done shortly. We hope to finalise the agreement at the earliest," said Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao when asked about the status of the procedural agreement under the 123 civil-nuclear pact between India and the US.

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Demand apology from the Congress Party for insulting the people of India's North East & Tribals'

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A 'beef party' and a bandh greeted Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah who visited the state on Wednesday as part of his north-east tour seeking to strengthen party base and urging workers to make public the alleged corruption by ruling Congress party in Meghalaya.

To me the game is pretty even: Kirsten

To me the game is pretty even: Kirsten

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

India coach Gary Kirsten on Tuesday sprang to the defence of his spinners after both Harbhajan Singh and Amit Mishra went wicketless on the second day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad.

Inflation shouldn't affect RBI rate cuts: Moody's

Inflation shouldn't affect RBI rate cuts: Moody's

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

After declining for 10 consecutive weeks, Inflation, based on wholesale prices, rose by 0.36 percentage points for the week-ended January 10, from 5.24 per cent for January 3.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Parrikar also said that if anybody decides to attack India, he will not remain silent.

'Naxalism, the gravest internal security threat'

'Naxalism, the gravest internal security threat'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has called for creating a new-age policeman who is more professional, better-motivated, suitably empowered, well-trained, one who places greater emphasis on technology for investigation and other tasks.

Ruchika-IGP Rathore's story on telly?

Ruchika-IGP Rathore's story on telly?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Ashutosh Rana turns villain for the tv show Kaali -- Ek Agnipariksha, which will premiere on Star Plus.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

'2 nuclear nations entangled in this love story'

'2 nuclear nations entangled in this love story'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

'We are sort of like cousins, who should really get along, but sometimes don't.' Fatima Bhutto on India, Pakistan and the uncle she does not get along with, Asif Ali Zardari.

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'...changed my image, changed everything.' 'Now I make calls with great confidence.' 'Day before yesterday, I sent a message to a director that I heard you are making a film, is there any role for me?' 'I have confidence now. Earlier, I could never do.'

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

10 AMAZING filmi dates

10 AMAZING filmi dates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

With more than 21 lakh migrant workers returning to the state as per official data, the Nitish Kumar government faces an enormous challenge in providing jobs for them.

Set aside Kashmir, focus on trade ties: Zardari

Set aside Kashmir, focus on trade ties: Zardari

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

India and Pakistan could set aside the Kashmir issue to be resolved by a future generation while they focus on trade and economic ties to improve bilateral relations, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Badrinath, Ashwin guide South to Duleep final

Badrinath, Ashwin guide South to Duleep final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

S Badrinath celebrated his India call-up with a fluent 82, while Manish Pandey and R Ashwin also struck half-centuries as South Zone thumped Central Zone by five wickets to sail into the final of the Duleep Trophy in Indore on Friday.

Terror fear: Victoria Premier skips Mumbai

Terror fear: Victoria Premier skips Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

His trip was aimed at stemming criticism after a spate of racist attacks in Melbourne over the past two years and to promote Victoria as a safe place for Indian students and migrants.

Have you seen the new Reva electric cars?

Have you seen the new Reva electric cars?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Reva Electric Car Co unveiled two models, one of them designed by India's celebrated auto designer Dilip Chhabria, at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show on Thursday.

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP needs to win maximum number of seats from northeast to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that development of the region continues.