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4' 8 Toshada Uma Breaks Beauty Barriers

4' 8" Toshada Uma Breaks Beauty Barriers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I'd like to see more diversity at fashion weeks.'

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'The fire burning on the streets because of BJP's hateful politics will not light up homes'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

According to sources, Interior Minister Rehman Malik -- during a closed-door meeting with the committee members -- tabled evidence regarding New Delhi's involvement in terror activities in the country, especially in the North West Frontier Province and Balochistan.

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'There is nothing objectionable about the film.'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of rainfall

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'I would like to see Kharge include Shashi in the Congress Working Committee.' 'The other alternative is that the Congress will marginalise him.'

Saroj Khan, Bollywood's queen of dance, passes away

Saroj Khan, Bollywood's queen of dance, passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Bollywood legend choreographed more than 2,000 songs.

'If Fashion makes you feel wonderful about yourself, that's all that matters'

'If Fashion makes you feel wonderful about yourself, that's all that matters'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

What inspires Designer Amit Aggarwal and why is his flagship Mumbai store so special?

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decision to renovate the memorial was taken by Rajnath Singh when he visited Leh in June 2021. Renovation commenced in mid-July and the complex was ready within three months for inauguration on the 59th anniversary of the battle.

PR stunt: EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

"PR stunt": EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament Chris Davies said the decision showed the Indian government was trying to hide the "reality of its actions" and blocking absolute freedom of the press.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

106 deaths in Delhi in January due to cold, claims NGO; govt denies

106 deaths in Delhi in January due to cold, claims NGO; govt denies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

According to a report prepared by the NGO, 106 people have died due to cold in Delhi between January 1 and January 19.

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Meet street skateboarder Jay Singh, 18, proud winner of the Skater of the Year Award.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Why Pankaj Shaw is so special in Prithvi's life

Why Pankaj Shaw is so special in Prithvi's life

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Prithvi Shaw posted an adorable picture to wish his father on his birthday.

'Why does the lead pair always have to fall in love?'

'Why does the lead pair always have to fall in love?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'Here we're exploring a different relationship which is better, cooler.'

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Aryan Khan case taken away from Sameer Wankhede

Aryan Khan case taken away from Sameer Wankhede

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The action has been taken on 'administrative grounds', and as these six have 'wider and inter-state ramifications', they have been transferred to the operations unit in Delhi, NCB Deputy Director General (north-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told PTI.

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The British PM clearly indicates that Kashmir was unlikely to be on the agenda during her bilateral meet with PM Modi when she visits India between November 6 and 8.

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.

'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.'

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane sold for Rs 7 lakh

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane sold for Rs 7 lakh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Ajinkya Rahane and his Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav went under the hammer for Rs 7 lakh each.

PIX: Janhvi watches a film with her brother, Arjun

PIX: Janhvi watches a film with her brother, Arjun

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

After screening his film for Akshay Kumar, Ashutosh Gowariker hosted two more for the cast and their families the next day.

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

Where are the best drinking water facilities in India?

Where are the best drinking water facilities in India?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The map above visualises the percentage of households that have access to drinking water within the premises as found in the National Sample Survey's 69th round (2012).

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Mumbai stews at 37.5 degrees Celsius, heat wave on Wednesday too

Mumbai stews at 37.5 degrees Celsius, heat wave on Wednesday too

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Mumbai civic body took to Twitter to inform citizens about the do's and don'ts and asked them to "stay hydrated and safe".

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

It started raining half-an-hour before the scheduled 2.30 pm local time start and continued until the umpires called off play at 6.45 pm.

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Good performance in any format is good because it is confidence.' 'The striking of the ball, when it hits the bat and creates that sound that to me is confidence.' 'So, that sound will give a lot of confidence and I feel if you are confident in any format that is what matters.'

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Sources said valuation of all these assets was an ongoing process, and the mode and manner of disposal would be decided on a case-by-case basis

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.

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.'

Yati Narsinghanand booked again for hate speech at 'Hindu Mahapanchayat'

Yati Narsinghanand booked again for hate speech at 'Hindu Mahapanchayat'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Narsinghanand, notorious for making intemperate remarks against Muslims, stoked yet another controversy with his comment that "50 per cent of Hindus will convert" in 20 years if a Muslim becomes the prime minister of India.

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games in Tokyo.

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Iulia Vantur and Jacqueline Fernandez are with Salman at the farm.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.