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In a first, UK gets female Sikh, turbaned MPs

In a first, UK gets female Sikh, turbaned MPs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Indian-origin Labour Party candidates won more seats than their rival Conservatives.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Allow Sikhs to serve in the US Army, lawmakers tell Pentagon

Allow Sikhs to serve in the US Army, lawmakers tell Pentagon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

A group of prominent United States lawmakers have urged the Pentagon to end the presumptive ban on Sikh Americans serving in the United States military.

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'It is because of our close relationship with the government of India that we are able to discuss difficult issues with them'

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Hopefully, I will become more evolved as a performer in the future.'

Efforts on to integrate Sikhs into US armed forces

Efforts on to integrate Sikhs into US armed forces

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

US Congressman Joe Crowley, who spearheaded the campaign for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to create a new separate hate crimes category in the agency's uniform crime reporting programme to track bigoted attacks against Sikh Americans, has now set his sights on fully integrating Sikh Americans in the US Armed Forces

Most Glamorous! Sonam, Deepika, Janhvi...

Most Glamorous! Sonam, Deepika, Janhvi...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The winners of the Filmfare Glamour and Style awards!

'It yet to sink in that I am an actor'

'It yet to sink in that I am an actor'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Rakul Preet Singh on her forthcoming Telugu film Dhruva, working with Ram Charan and more

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

British Parliament's Petitions Committee will consider a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons complex on the issue of farmers protests and press freedom in India after an online petition attracted over 106,000 signatures.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

'I feel most loved when my dad slaps me'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood remembers their daddies on Father's Day.

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Rediff.com20 May 2019

There are 11 actors, who are among Bollywood's busiest, working on multiple films simultaneously. Just who are they?

Marjaavaan review

Marjaavaan review

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Nothing can salvage the Marjaavaan mess, declares Sukanya Verma.

First look: Saif, Ileana in Happy Ending

First look: Saif, Ileana in Happy Ending

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'You must have been in so much pain'

'You must have been in so much pain'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'This is a horrible tragedy and is a huge loss for all the lives he touched.'

Review: Yaariyan is a brand new recipe for disaster!

Review: Yaariyan is a brand new recipe for disaster!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Yaariyan may be targeted at a young audience but every single teenager who chooses to watch it will be insulting their own intelligence, writes Paloma Sharma.

A peek into the first 'langar' on Capitol Hill

A peek into the first 'langar' on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Members of the United States Congress break bread to celebrate the contributions of Sikh Americans. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

2019 seems totally ready for new directors, with superstars queuing up to work with fresh talent.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Bollywood remade

Bollywood remade

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

Review: Karle Pyaar Karle is a waste of time

Review: Karle Pyaar Karle is a waste of time

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

'Logic gets suspended here as easily as gravity in space and no one has any motivations for their actions' writes Paloma Sharma about the movies Karle Pyaar Karle.

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We are not in the crore game, at least not me.' 'So when I do a film, I do it purely on its merit, where I think we will go ahead and make a fantastic film.'

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

But it will be a giant leap for America when all can serve freely in the US Armed Forces, Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi tells Suman Guha Mozumder about the Pentagon's relaxing of rules on religious wear

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The New York-based Sikhs For Justice has sought a court order directing US Secretary of State John Kerry to designate the RSS a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation,' which Preet Bharara says the US government intends to move to dismiss.

Review: Theeran Adhikaram Ondru is worth a watch

Review: Theeran Adhikaram Ondru is worth a watch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Theeran Adhikaram Ondru is a riveting film, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Court gives rights group till Nov 4 to challenge Modi immunity

Court gives rights group till Nov 4 to challenge Modi immunity

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A United States court has granted 15 days to the petitioners to respond to the State Department's "suggestion of immunity" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an alleged human rights violation case.

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

China is now the most significant strategic concern in Washington, as in most of the world's capitals, especially the democracies. Today, strategic autonomy has acquired a sharper definition: To ward off the Chinese challenge to India's territorial integrity, sovereignty and regional stature, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Udta Punjab truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening.

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

'We are creating music in haste'

'We are creating music in haste'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Today, music directors do not work on a song that turns out to be the biggest hit of the year.' 'Their main focus is on creating a song which becomes an instant hit.' 'Whether the audience remembers that song after a couple of months or not, that does not concern them anymore.'

'One step at a time, we will get back to our lives'

'One step at a time, we will get back to our lives'

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'There are a lot of lessons for everybody to learn and I hope they are not temporary.'

7 Indian Americans charged with kickback and bribery scheme

7 Indian Americans charged with kickback and bribery scheme

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The defendants charged with paying the bribes and kickbacks are Sarvesh Dharayan, Sanjay Gupta, Venkata Atluri, Rangarajan Kumar, Vadan Kumar Kopalle and Daren Siriani.

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Gas affected areas in Bhopal are still bereft of basic amenities.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Saying the group does not have 'any entitlement' to make such a demand.