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Gear up to welcome the Dussera releases

Gear up to welcome the Dussera releases

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Five big Telugu films are up for release during the festive season.

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rediff.com presents some of the oddest Guinness world records held by Indians.

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Was it really necessary for Shah Rukh Khan to take a train trip?

Was it really necessary for Shah Rukh Khan to take a train trip?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Read about Rishi Kapoor's page-turning debut, SRK's super-charged turn in Raees, Sridevi as potential Dhoom vamp, Sanjay Dutt's contribution to Andaz Apna Apna and more in Sukanya Verma's super-film week.

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the long run, the decision could bring clearer rules to a sector that has failed to provide India with enough power because it has been so hamstrung by confusion and scandals over concessions allegedly handed to government cronies.

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Rishi Kapoor-Sridevi-Vinod Khanna starrer Chandni.

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Aamir Khan tells Urvi Parekh why his next release is probably one of the most important films he has made.

Did 300 to 500 people die in Mathura battle?

Did 300 to 500 people die in Mathura battle?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Why did the district magistrate take over an hour to order retaliatory firing on the murderous SBVS mob?

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

The many shades of Left and Right in JNU

The many shades of Left and Right in JNU

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The perception about JNU being 'radical' is one that is as old as JNU itself. But the university is more than just that. At its heart, its campus is a mosaic of ideologies that allow its students to breathe politically.

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It's troubling times at the Line of Control with the Indian Army personnel fighting off terrorists who have been trying to infiltrate into India. On Thursday morning, a jawan was killed and three others were injured after a fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and the terrorists who had sneaked into Arnia border sector while another infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Our former PM was killed by these people. What mercy is to be seen or shown, said the government to the SC.

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

In Delhi, the poor are pitted against the middle class, with the former led by Arvind Kejriwal and the latter by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

Shah Rukh Khan: A life in pictures

Shah Rukh Khan: A life in pictures

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Photographs tell us so much about the person!

What does the tax benefit of Rs 4,44,200 mean?

What does the tax benefit of Rs 4,44,200 mean?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

These plans aren't likely to put substantial cash in your hands.

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

A Delhi court dismissed the bail pleas of the four friends of murdered NRI student Anmol Sarna who were arrested in connection with the case.

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The sudden resignation and almost-immediate announcement of a successor came as a surprise to many.

Vote for Salman Khan's BEST Film!

Vote for Salman Khan's BEST Film!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Maine Pyar Kiya, Biwi No 1, Dabangg, Kick... the list is endless!

The Leela Samson interview 'I live the life of a Hindu'

The Leela Samson interview 'I live the life of a Hindu'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life, a philosophy.'

Ranji round-up: Mumbai in trouble after Shardul restricts Railways

Ranji round-up: Mumbai in trouble after Shardul restricts Railways

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played across the country.

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Anil Kapoor!

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

By the end of 2020, India will lay 32,737 km across the length and breadth of the country. It needs to lay down and comply with strict safety standards especially since some of these pipes will go through areas of dense habitation, says Rashme Sehgal.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country

Cops out to plug gaps in Sheena Bora murder saga

Cops out to plug gaps in Sheena Bora murder saga

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Investigators in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case are not ruling out the "honour killing" angle after it came to light that both Peter Mukherjea and main accused Indrani allegedly disapproved of the "relationship" between his son Rahul and the victim.

Anupam Kher: People don't want to give Modi a chance

Anupam Kher: People don't want to give Modi a chance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Anupam Kher on why he thinks the prime minister is a genuine person.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai eye victory vs Punjab, Delhi struggle

Ranji round-up: Mumbai eye victory vs Punjab, Delhi struggle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Chasing a tough victory target of 399, Punjab were tottering at 108 for four at stumps on the third day with Test discard Yuvraj Singh unbeaten on 19 in company of Uday Kaul, who is yet to open his account.

Ranji Trophy: Badrinath hits double ton; Sejwag, Gambhir fail

Ranji Trophy: Badrinath hits double ton; Sejwag, Gambhir fail

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

'No sex, no horror. Not yet'

'No sex, no horror. Not yet'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'I get scared of horror films. Chak De! India was (first) offered to me but Shah Rukh Khan also needs to get some good films. When has Aamir seen me without clothes?' When Salman Khan was in the mood for fun.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai to enter knockout stage

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai to enter knockout stage

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Round Up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country

Ranji round-up: Karthik's unbeaten ton to TN's rescue

Ranji round-up: Karthik's unbeaten ton to TN's rescue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Dinesh Karthik followed up on his 92 in the first innings with a match-saving 103 not out in the second to help Tamil Nadu walk away with one point against Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Group A match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Ranji round-up: Jiwanjot, Mandeep lead Punjab's comeback vs Delhi

Ranji round-up: Jiwanjot, Mandeep lead Punjab's comeback vs Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Jiwanjot Singh's brilliant century and captain Mandeep Singh's fluent half-century helped Punjab stage a great comeback to gain the upperhand against Delhi, on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Group A match in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

Ranji round-up: Karnataka crush Punjab, Odisha draw against Mumbai

Ranji round-up: Karnataka crush Punjab, Odisha draw against Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Natraj Behera scored his second century of the match as Odisha rallied to earn a draw after being forced to follow on against Mumbai, on the fourth and final day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match, in Mumbai.

'I could never sell myself'

'I could never sell myself'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Pavan Malhotra, one of our finest actors, shows us another side of Bollywood.

'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

US Consulate General Mumbai's Consular Chief Deanna Abdeen addressed reader queries on how to apply for a US visa.

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A summary of the opening day's play from the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.