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The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle. The Romantics makes sure it has its own to brag about when he, finally, appears before the camera, notes Sukanya Verma.

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Liz's truncated reign as prime minister.

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

India ready to contribute to end Ukraine war: Modi after talks with Scholz

India ready to contribute to end Ukraine war: Modi after talks with Scholz

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The talks between the two leaders covered the entire gamut of bilateral ties as well as key regional and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict.

Sanjaya Baru: America's strategic Pacific offensive!

Sanjaya Baru: America's strategic Pacific offensive!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The United States is creating a new strategic framework for the 21st century and its Trans-Pacific Partnership is just one of the pillars of the new edifice, says Sanjaya Baru.

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

In India, the anniversary of 26/11 comes and goes with only the bare minimum of remembrance. We don't even bother very much about honouring those who acted with great bravery that day, rues Vir Sanghvi.

Rajapaksa applies for Green Card to settle in US: Report

Rajapaksa applies for Green Card to settle in US: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The 73-year-old former President who is presently in a hotel in Bangkok along with his wife will return to Sri Lanka on August 25, cancelling his initial plan to remain in Thailand at least till November, the report said.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The BJP always said Rahul Gandhi is an 'air-conditioned leader', but after this yatra he has proved them wrong.'

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Opposition MP pointed to a set of changes taking place in India that had caught the Congress and UPA government off guard, such as a shift from rural to urban.

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'Already, the temperature has touched 39 degrees in some parts of Gujarat and now we are in the last week of February.' 'We need to activate the heat action plan from March 1.'

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Rising attacks on places of worship in India: Blinken

Rising attacks on places of worship in India: Blinken

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Blinken asserts that America will continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world.

Musk releases 'Twitter Files' detailing censorship, suppression of information

Musk releases 'Twitter Files' detailing censorship, suppression of information

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Twitter "took extraordinary steps to suppress" The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story, removing links and posting warnings that it may be "unsafe."

'The law of the land shall prevail on social media sites'

'The law of the land shall prevail on social media sites'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

'Whatever is shared on social networking sites, will it not jeopardise the security of the nation at times?' K N Govindacharya, the right-wing ideologue who has filed a petition against the government's reliance on Facebook and Twitter, tells Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com

If you invoke US law, then be aware of Indian laws too: Prasad on Twitter row

If you invoke US law, then be aware of Indian laws too: Prasad on Twitter row

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

He said social media companies are free to do business in India but they have to be accountable to the Indian Constitution and laws.

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

If the Indian son-in-law can become prime minister in another country, could the daughter-in-law have not become one here, especially considering that the Indian culture and tradition is for the bahu to live, think and act like her in-laws, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

This visit has ended on a vastly different note in comparison with Modi's previous visits. Call it a rebuke, call it a censure, call it a distancing from Modi, the sharp message would have gone home, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Putin to undergo cancer treatment, hand over power to loyalist: Reports

Putin to undergo cancer treatment, hand over power to loyalist: Reports

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The anticipated surgery and recovery are expected to incapacitate Putin for 'a short time', the report said.

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

US media hail Iyengar as among greatest yoga gurus

US media hail Iyengar as among greatest yoga gurus

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Mainstream American media and yoga experts have mourned the loss of B K S Iyengar, calling him as one of the greatest yoga gurus who was instrumental in bringing the physical and spritual exercise to West.

Biden changes Twitter profile from Senator to 'President-Elect'

Biden changes Twitter profile from Senator to 'President-Elect'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Earlier, his profile described him as Senator and former vice president.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Biden said the US will continue to escalate sanctions if Russia escalates.

Want ties with all countries, particularly with US: Taliban

Want ties with all countries, particularly with US: Taliban

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

'We never talk about cut of trade ties with any countries. Rumor about this news has been a propaganda. It is not true'

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Not aligned with US view: WH on India's Twitter order

Not aligned with US view: WH on India's Twitter order

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Twitter and other social media platforms have taken down around 100 posts and URLs after the government asked them to remove content that was critical of the handling of the current medical crisis or spreading fake news around the pandemic.

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The future belongs to the young; not the old, asserts Shyam G Menon.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The New York Times reported that according to Rushdie's agent, Andrew Wylie, the Mumbai-born controversial author was on a ventilator and could not speak.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holding value in Nazara Technologies crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark. In the past one month, the market price of Nazara, a diversified gaming and sports media platform, has zoomed 78 per cent. In comparison, the Sensex was up 3 per cent during the same period.

Nations With Hindu Heads of Government

Nations With Hindu Heads of Government

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Right now there are five Hindus occupying the top job in the world. Rishi Sunak will be the sixth.

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

'Bring the fighting to America'

'Bring the fighting to America'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

The full text of the White House Intelligence briefing on Al Qaeda, August 2001.