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'Darling of the West' fears polls, says Musharraf

'Darling of the West' fears polls, says Musharraf

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Hitting out at Pakistan People's Party chief Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accused the former Premier of wanting to avoid the general election due in January, saying that 'the darling of the West' was unlikely to win.

Just landed in Delhi: Federer

Just landed in Delhi: Federer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Indian tennis courts are set to be dazzled like never before when global icons like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Sreesanth:I chose acting as my second innings

Sreesanth:I chose acting as my second innings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

Huge Indian contingent expected in Adelaide for Indo-Pak WC clash

Huge Indian contingent expected in Adelaide for Indo-Pak WC clash

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The South Australian government is expecting around 20,000 Indian travellers for the marquee clash of the 2015 World Cup between India and Pakistan scheduled at the revamped Adelaide Oval on February 15.

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.

StyleDiaries: What was Rekha thinking?

StyleDiaries: What was Rekha thinking?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

We round off the week with some good, bad and ugly looks.

Man Utd manager Ferguson grounded

Man Utd manager Ferguson grounded

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Alex Ferguson has been ruled out of attending Manchester United's two pre-season friendlies -- by his wife Cathy.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Rahul, ask mum why dad helped Quattrocchi: Sushma's fiery defence

Rahul, ask mum why dad helped Quattrocchi: Sushma's fiery defence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Sushma Swaraj packs in the punches against the Congress.

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Modi is scheduled to meet over 50 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over dinner hosted in New York on September 24.

This time, e-commerce firms' IPL ad spending dips

This time, e-commerce firms' IPL ad spending dips

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

In 2015, e-commerce contributed significantly to the growth in television advertising revenues.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

All your need to know about the new PM from Down Under

All your need to know about the new PM from Down Under

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Malcolm Turnbull became Australia's new prime minister when he was sworn on Tuesday after an internal revolt within the ruling Liberal Party forced Tony Abbott to quit.

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'The Maoists want the tribals to boycott the election while the police think the election is a farce and do not want to risk going deeper in the conflict zone.' 'Newton (played with sincerity and deep felt passion by Rajkummar Rao) wants to make sure that the locals cast their vote, a right given to them by the Constitution.'

She changed the lives of India's disabled

She changed the lives of India's disabled

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The differently-abled deserve a normal life. Nothing will stop Poonam Natarajan from ensuring that India, slowly but surely, gives it to them, discovers Shobha Warrier.

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Frankfurt en route to New Delhi after concluding his visit to the US where he met President Barack Obama and agreed to make joint efforts to dismantle terrorist safe havens besides stepping up cooperation in defence, energy, economy and space.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The Jharkhand team has qualified for the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy but till date Dhoni has not given any indication that he would like to play.

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra is busy promoting Baywatch.
Her mommy has been busy as well, announcing 6 films at Cannes.

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The ban on liquor advertising is an example of policy hypocrisy at play.

Time to launch women's IPL?

Time to launch women's IPL?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Women's cricket just had a huge boost with the way our team performed in the World Cup.' 'Why not take advantage and lay the groundwork to launch a women's IPL?'

Centre hands over Burdwan blast case to NIA

Centre hands over Burdwan blast case to NIA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The Centre on Thursday decided to hand over to the National Investigation Agency the probe into the bomb blast in Burdwan in West Bengal in which the role of terror groups is suspected, a decision which the Trinamool Congress government said was taken suo motu.

Modi showers promise of achche din on Jaffna Tamils

Modi showers promise of achche din on Jaffna Tamils

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Modi said he was glad that his trip "is one to wipe tears from the eyes of those who suffered".

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

Paapad Rap, Sherbet-e-Football: Ever played these fun Bollywood games?

Paapad Rap, Sherbet-e-Football: Ever played these fun Bollywood games?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

PM Modi articulated five action points that would serve the common interest of promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Musharraf arrested over Lal Masjid operation

Musharraf arrested over Lal Masjid operation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Beleaguered former President Pervez Musharraf was on Thursday arrested for ordering a crackdown on the radical Lal Masjid, less than 24 hours after his lawyers claimed he could walk out of house arrest after being granted bail in the Akbar Bugti murder case.

The politics of grievance

The politics of grievance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'A class antagonism of rich versus poor took the colouring of a communal confrontation,' says Sunil Sethi.

No revocation of life ban: BCCI tells Sreesanth

No revocation of life ban: BCCI tells Sreesanth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Tainted pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth's plea for a review of his life ban has been 'summarily rejected' by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which says it will not compromise on its zero tolerance policy towards corruption.

India's ties with Israel are special: Modi

India's ties with Israel are special: Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The PM said his visit -- the first ever by an Indian premier -- was "based on the deep centuries-old connection between our two peoples."

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers keep RCB's hopes alive

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers keep RCB's hopes alive

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore lived to fight another day in the Indian Premier League as the star duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers shared a scintillating 118-run stand off 64 balls to script a five wicket win over Delhi Daredevils

Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh

Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

In a noble gesture, Kolkata Knight Riders named deceased Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri as their 16th man while his family was given a cheque of Rs 20 lakh at a ceremony ahead of their Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Start-ups, especially the e-commerce players, are either staying away from these campuses or recruiting in much smaller numbers than last year

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Bush to capitalise on 'rapport' with PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

US State Department said Bush is keen on strengthening ties with India.

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

AIIMS bomb hoaxers were kids

AIIMS bomb hoaxers were kids

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Police picked up the two boys and Bahal, residents of Uttam Nagar in West Delhi, on Friday morning after they traced the number from which the calls were made.

Theresa May unveils 'talented' new Cabinet, Priti Patel retains portfolio

Theresa May unveils 'talented' new Cabinet, Priti Patel retains portfolio

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The PM said the new line-up brought in "talent from across the whole of the Conservative party".