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'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'The film stared at me and asked me a question. As a producer you have made financial decision but it's time that as a woman you made a decision from your heart. That's what I did,' says Lipstick Under My Burkha producer Ekta Kapoor.

'RSS doesn't want to extend itself to the wheels of politics'

'RSS doesn't want to extend itself to the wheels of politics'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

'The RSS doesn't intervene, interfere or try to dominate government policy-making... The responsibility of running the government is entirely in the hands of the BJP.'

Smooth ride for Suresh Prabhu and his maiden Rail Budget

Smooth ride for Suresh Prabhu and his maiden Rail Budget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Suresh Prabhu's maiden Railway Budget presentation, peppered with personal references and quotes, turned out to be a smooth affair.

Manoj Bajpai is a maharajah again

Manoj Bajpai is a maharajah again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

My Daughter Mithali Raj

My Daughter Mithali Raj

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.

Trend Alert: Palazzo Pants

Trend Alert: Palazzo Pants

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Take a break from those denims and leggings. Palazzo Pants are very much in vogue. Now-a-days, women are seen wearing solid and printed palazzo pants.

'The Salman Khan of Indian cricket'

'The Salman Khan of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'I became aggressive as a captain because I realised the players needed that backing...' 'We in India are brought up to be docile, goody-goody, but that needed to change on the field,' Sourav Ganguly tells Udit Misra.

Coach Nandi reveals how he got the best out of gymnast Dipa

Coach Nandi reveals how he got the best out of gymnast Dipa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi never used corporal punishment over his ward during a career spanning more than 15 years, but he used to attack the the star gymnast "psychologically" to stir up her emotions, that resulted in a historic fourth place finish in Rio. Revealing the secret of his training, the Dronacharya awardee coach said, "In this era of scientific training, corporal punishment is a strict 'no-no'." "I've to attack her psychologically. At times she would break down and was so hurt that she would plead, 'don't tell me like this, it's more painful than getting caned', but that's my technique.

'I don't have a Grand Slam because I don't deserve it'

'I don't have a Grand Slam because I don't deserve it'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Only three active players -- Novak Djokovic (1080), Nadal (804) and Roger Federer (742) -- have more singles victories than him in world tennis. All this means that David Ferrer has won the most number of matches on the ATP Tour without a Grand Slam title.

From Noida to Gurugram: The life of a working girl

From Noida to Gurugram: The life of a working girl

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A perfectly posh city girl now commutes by local transport to reach her office.

5 ways to not lose weight in 2015

5 ways to not lose weight in 2015

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

We know your secret New Year's Resolution! And these are five ways you should not go about fulfilling it!

Deoband issues fatwa against blood donation

Deoband issues fatwa against blood donation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

In a potentially controversial decree, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has said that donation of blood and body parts was against the tenets of Islam, but observed that giving blood to save the life of a near and dear one was acceptable.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Devulkar had a certain abnormal vagueness about him that was unreal and defied belief. That came across in both his slightly too easy-going, extra-cooperative manner and the ragged nature of his testimony.

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

What NOT to wear in monsoon!

What NOT to wear in monsoon!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Here's what girls need to AVOID during the rains at all costs.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

6 things we say to our bosses (and what we really mean)

6 things we say to our bosses (and what we really mean)

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

It's okay to sprout some lies and tell people what they want to hear.

5 habits of highly successful people

5 habits of highly successful people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Successful people have mastered these habits! What about you?

The Bradman puzzle and its Mumbai connection

The Bradman puzzle and its Mumbai connection

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A Mumbai man did a cricket puzzle in three days that had troubled Sir Don Bradman for about two decades.

How to dress for a job interview

How to dress for a job interview

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Before heading to your wardrobe to decide what to wear for your next job interview, here are a few things you must know about wearing it right.

Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake

Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The wife of a linesman, who wrongly disallowed Frank Lampard''s goal against Germany, revealed on Thursday that she instantly knew he had blundered.

Madhuri Gupta may not have spied for money

Madhuri Gupta may not have spied for money

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Sources told rediff.com that this gives the impression that money was not her primary motivation. "We are still probing and trying to find out if she had some other account, but as of now we can say that there have been no suspicious transactions," the source said.

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'It will be our attempt that in order to get the country out of the condition it is in because of their (the BJP) coming to power, the Congress will go to them (leaders of parties opposed to the BJP) and if there is need for support we shall do so too.'

Mr Singh Mrs Mehta is refreshingly different

Mr Singh Mrs Mehta is refreshingly different

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Despite its flaws and all the hype about nudity, the movie gives us a refreshing take on extra-marital liaisons.

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

My interest is to work with young entrepreneurs to build businesses and see if I can add value to the boards of other global companies.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Modi@2: The outstanding moments

Rediff.com26 May 2016

From twisting ears to poking into strange claymen from China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proven time and again that he is an awkward-moment magnet. The camera loves him, and he responds in kind, always.

No surgical strikes on Pak terror camps: India

No surgical strikes on Pak terror camps: India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

India on Thursday ruled out the possibility of carrying out any surgical strike on terror camps inside Pakistan, but asserted that adequate measures will be taken to ensure that its interests are protected. "No, no," Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju.He told reporters, "We will take adequate measures to see to it that our nation is safe, our citizens are safe, and our interests are safeguarded."

Maoists blow up two schools in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up two schools in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The Maoists blew up two middle schools in Jharkhand's Giridih district, the police said on Tuesday. The ultras packed explosives inside Upgraded Haridih School and Upgraded Dharpahari School after midnight on Monday night, damaging the structures.

No differences with Sharad Yadav, says Nitish

No differences with Sharad Yadav, says Nitish

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar denied any differences with Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav and said he would meet him when he would go to Delhi for a meeting with Prime Minister Singh as a member on the Core Group seeking a consensus on Women's Reservation Bill.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called us for a meeting in March 2016 and we submitted the same charter of demands that we are submitting now.' 'He gave us wishy-washy assurances.' 'We thought he was the new chief minister and we believed him, but later we found out that nothing is moving on the ground.' 'This time we want a written assurance and a concrete timetable for implementation.' 'We will not leave Mumbai, come what may.'

The Prince of fashion

The Prince of fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

No one will be able to match up to his iconic sense of style!

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Pasbola wound up his cross examination, tabling a new narrative in the murder case. That Sheena Bora had been murdered not by her mother. But by her brother.

REVEALED! How Ajay Singh plans to revive SpiceJet

REVEALED! How Ajay Singh plans to revive SpiceJet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

If oil prices continue as they are and we can cut costs, we'll be able to break even in the next financial quarter, says Singh.

Investment banks in hiring mode

Investment banks in hiring mode

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Till a few months ago, hiring was a strict no-no for investment banks. On the contrary, they were scaling back staffing plans in India given the dearth of merger and acquisition activity and stagnant capital markets.That is changing rapidly with a rising number of deals fuelled by strong growth in the markets and an improving economic environment.

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

In 2011, the Trinamool manifesto had said, the government would not allow SEZs in West Bengal, to protect multi-crop lands.

'We'll put Pakistan under pressure and on the back foot'

'We'll put Pakistan under pressure and on the back foot'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'The surgical strikes were not meant to deter or stop infiltration.' 'It was meant to create a kind of uncertainty in the minds of Pakistani military commanders.' 'By using hard power we've created an option which was not there earlier.'

Is the little black dress losing its appeal?

Is the little black dress losing its appeal?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Designers suggest that Indians have had enough of black and are now willing to experiment with designs, textures and colours.