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'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'I was told so often by people, "Please leave your brains at home".' 'And I would say, "I only have myself to offer. I can't dance like Madhuri Dixit or Shilpa Shetty. I can only come and act."'

Escaype Live Review

Escaype Live Review

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Promising plot falters in execution, observes Namrata Thakker.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive seventh round victories

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

Indrani alleges paying Karti Chidambaram $7 lakh bribe

Indrani alleges paying Karti Chidambaram $7 lakh bribe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The statements of the Mukerjeas were recorded by the Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the money laundering angle in the case, while the CBI had only recorded Indrani's statement before a magistrate as per section 164 of the CrPC, they said.

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

World Cup: De Bruyne set for starring role in Belgian midfield

World Cup: De Bruyne set for starring role in Belgian midfield

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

"I didn't do it before because I was young and I didn't have the profile I have now," De Bruyne, who turns 28 next Thursday on the same day Belgium play England in their final Group G fixture, told RTBF television.

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I can't direct more than one film every two years, but I didn't want to lose out on the Baaghi vibe.'

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Airlift may turn out to be Akshay Kumar's best-performing film, surpassing Rowdy Rathore

Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide

Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The 34-year-old actor was found hanging at his home in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ring in 2022 in front of the telly.

PIX: Part-time spinner Chase stars as Windies crush England

PIX: Part-time spinner Chase stars as Windies crush England

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Chase's extraordinary figures -- better than Shane Warne's Test best of eight for 71 -- were achieved even though he did not exact prodigious turn. He got just enough, however, to keep the batsmen on edge.

In Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad declares Article 370 not coming back

In Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad declares Article 370 not coming back

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

In his maiden rally in Kashmir Valley after quitting the Congress last month, he said only a government with a two-thirds majority in Parliament can ensure the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

What is Vicky Kaushal up to?

What is Vicky Kaushal up to?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Dharmendra wraps up Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani... Sunny starts shooting for Gadar 2... Kareena spends time with Tusshar...

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.

How Ranbir and Alia Fell in Love

How Ranbir and Alia Fell in Love

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Before the shaadi happens, let's find out how Ranbir-Alia's romance began.

LOVE. FUN. TENSION.

LOVE. FUN. TENSION.

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

A love triangle between reality and imagination? A courtroom turned into a reality television? Animation, satire or science-fiction? What would you like to watch on OTT this week?

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The match was a no-contest as Sydney Thunder restricted Melbourne Stars to just 86/9 in the allotted twenty overs. Thunder did not break a sweat in chasing down the total

Goa to install statue of football legend Maradona

Goa to install statue of football legend Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Goa government will install the life-size statue of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on Wednesday, in the coastal belt of North district by early next year, a senior minister said on Wednesday.

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Google on Wednesday launched its global 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India in partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to interweave critical internet safety lessons across eight Indian languages. The tech giant has also launched an enhanced Google Safety Centre in eight Indic languages as part of its efforts to step up safety of users on the internet. Google has significantly increased its resources dedicated to India's Trust Safety teams, including product policy analysts, security specialists, and user trust experts that support over 10 vernacular Indian languages, enabling its central teams to benefit from the local nuance and inputs.

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bata came up with new brands to beat industry competition.

PIX: Salman rides a cycle on Mumbai's streets

PIX: Salman rides a cycle on Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It's not everyday that one spots a superstar riding a cycle on the streets of Mumbai. Yet, Salman Khan has done it pretty often.

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'We shouldn't allow it to become a rallying point for others in the region against the army.'

'I am the coolest dad in the world'

'I am the coolest dad in the world'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'This was Hollywood, as big as it can get.' 'It meant the world to me that my sons were next to me.'

Markets: What the stars foretell

Markets: What the stars foretell

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

As per financial astrology, bulls may now show their strength in stock, commodity market. Upward movement is expected to begin with Asian market followed by European and US stock markets. Therefore, investors are advised to invest in A grade stocks: metal, ifrastructure, oil and gas, telecommunications, automobile, FNGC, power. For heavy engineering, apex financial institutions, they should have 30 days' investment view.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

SEE who won the Gold Glam & Style Awards

SEE who won the Gold Glam & Style Awards

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The awards season began with the Gold Glam & Style Awards, and for a change, the ceremony was not held online.

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former cricketer Steve Harmison, who took more than 200 Test wickets for England, has swapped sports to become the new manager of non-League club Ashington, who play in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Can India win their fifth U-19 World Cup title?

Can India win their fifth U-19 World Cup title?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

India look on course for a record-extending fifth title given the depth of talent and form but standing in the way is a driven English team, chasing its own piece of history in what promises to be an enthralling final.

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are among the star campaigners of the party for the October 30 bypolls to four Assembly seats in the state, but interestingly, the names of actor-turned-MP Nusrat Jahan and former BJP leader Babul Supriyo, who recently joined the TMC camp do not feature in the list.

PICS: How these star mums named their babies

PICS: How these star mums named their babies

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

North West, Apple, Pilot Inspektor... celebrity mothers who thought these names were just fine.

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections, he may need to distance himself from any perception of needless hostility to Imran Khan, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

It's a wrap for Ishaan-Janhvi's Dhadak!

It's a wrap for Ishaan-Janhvi's Dhadak!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

What is keeping the stars busy?

How Varun-Natasha fell in love!

How Varun-Natasha fell in love!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Namrata Thakker looks back at their romance through the years.

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Though the Congress, AAP and other Opposition parties may have high hopes and some positive takeaways to seize on from the results, it is the BJP which has a big headstart and is firmly in the lead.