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'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Today, says Twinkle Khanna, motherhood is very different. "You're like a psychologist, you're their trainer, you're the nutritionist, you're seeing how many carbs they're eating, how many vitamins they're having, you're their chef, you're an educator and you are also their screen monitor. And you still have to make the hair along with that."

'J-K's Kishtwar at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods'

'J-K's Kishtwar at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

A comprehensive risk assessment warns that Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir faces a serious threat from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), endangering lives, infrastructure, and the ecosystem. The report calls for immediate mitigation measures and long-term strategies to build resilience.

'I am happy being a comedian'

'I am happy being a comedian'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'There is no agenda when I do stand-up.' 'I am a professional comedian and have tickets for my show, so every penny should be worth it.'

Comicstaan 3 Review

Comicstaan 3 Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

For those who enjoy stand up comedy, Comicstaan 3 makes amusing viewing, enough to lift the monsoon gloom, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and opened fire at Indian posts on Monday along the Line of Control in Poonch district, the fourth violation in July.

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Poonch

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Poonch

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice on Sunday by firing mortar shells, rockets and automatic weapons on forward Indian posts along the LoC in Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Indian side.

Fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch

Fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Pakistani army violated the ceasefire again on Monday by shelling forward posts and civilian areas along the Lien of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian side.

Asiad pushback: 'It's a big, big, blow for me'

Asiad pushback: 'It's a big, big, blow for me'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

For some, the delayed Asian Games means more time to rest and prepare, for others the postponement has "messed up" their planning.

She quit her job to make you laugh

She quit her job to make you laugh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Neeti Palta tells us what it takes to be a comedienne in India.

Pak cancels flag meet without assigning reasons: Army

Pak cancels flag meet without assigning reasons: Army

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

A flag meet, scheduled for Saturday, between Indian and Pakistani Armies on ceasefire violations and cross-Line of Control firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was cancelled by Pakistani army without assigning any reason.

Pak violates ceasefire again, India doesn't retaliate

Pak violates ceasefire again, India doesn't retaliate

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated the ceasefire again as they targetted Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

48-hour LoC lull ends: Indian, Pak troops exchange fire

48-hour LoC lull ends: Indian, Pak troops exchange fire

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Indian and Pakistani troops on Saturday night traded heavy gunfire along the Line of Control in Poonch sector after the movement of a group of suspected infiltrators was detected. "There was a movement of six to seven people close to LoC opposite Krisha Ghati sub-sector in Poonch at around 9.45 pm," said Defence Spokesman Colonel R K Palta.

Pak violates ceasefire; firing at several Indian posts

Pak violates ceasefire; firing at several Indian posts

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

In seventh ceasefire violation this month, Pakistani troops fired at several Indian posts along the border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

JK hamlet gets security cover after fence re-alignment

JK hamlet gets security cover after fence re-alignment

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

In an effort to stop intrusion in the state, the Army has re-aligned the fence along the Line of Control (LoC) at Chapriyan village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, giving the residents an 'inherent' sense of security.

Delhi HC blast accused killed in Kashmir encounter

Delhi HC blast accused killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Prime accused in the Delhi high court blast Amir Ali was among two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed on Monday in a fierce gunbattle with Army troops in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The 42-year-old officer, Lt Col Madukar Singh Choudhan, was found lying unconscious in his room on Thursday evening and was shifted to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.

Maoists blow truck, kill 13 cops

Maoists blow truck, kill 13 cops

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

One truck managed to cross the fateful spot, the second vehicle carrying at least 16 personnel drove over the landmine.

Railway station blown up in Jharkhand

Railway station blown up in Jharkhand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Suspected Naxalites targeted the Koshiyara railway station in Palamau district.

The lady with the funny bone

The lady with the funny bone

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Stand up comedian Neeti Palta talks about breaking stereotypes in an odd world.

Pakistani troops breach ceasefire thrice, child injured

Pakistani troops breach ceasefire thrice, child injured

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire thrice on Saturday along the Line of Control when they opened indiscriminate firing in Poonch and Rajouri sectors, leaving a child injured.

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The groups clashed over the installation of a board and renaming of a chowk (intersection) in Phagwara, police said.

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

It turns out that there is serious money in funny business these days!

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists dressed in army uniforms launched the attack with an aim of destroying the air base.