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Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A senior Union housing and urban affairs ministry official said out of 28 artistes, there are still around eight who have not moved out of their government accommodations despite multiple notices.

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Shergill said the primary reason was that "the ideology and the vision of the current decision makers of the Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India".

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Rift widens in Rajasthan Cong: More Pilot loyalists voice concern

Rift widens in Rajasthan Cong: More Pilot loyalists voice concern

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

A day after a group of Congress MLAs met Sachin Pilot, another party legislator on Friday expressed support for the dissident leader as trouble brewed again in Rajasthan's ruling party.

The HOTTEST red carpet styles

The HOTTEST red carpet styles

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Presenting the best looks from THE 2020 MTV EMAs.

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Aishwarya Pissay became the first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports, annexing the FIM World Cup in the women's category after the final round of the championship.

Family rift to the fore as Mulayam's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Family rift to the fore as Mulayam's daughter-in-law joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday.

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Believe it or not, this wasn't the most daring OR the most bizarre red carpet turn at MTV EMAs.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Met Gala 2021: STUNNING SEXY Fashion!

Met Gala 2021: STUNNING SEXY Fashion!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The HOTTEST looks from the Met Gala 2021 red carpet.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Will Jaan Kumar Sanu make it to the top 5 or lift the coveted Bigg Boss trophy?

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A surge in international oil prices may translate into an increase in the retail selling price of petrol and diesel in India as oil companies face extreme margin squeeze, sources said. Petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for 12 days but now the international rate surge is exerting pressure. Current prices of petrol and diesel in the international market are higher by around $4-6 per barrel as compared to average prices during August. However, no increase in retail prices has been affected by oil companies so far, sources said.

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Find out why everyone is talking about these outfits.

The LAST PICTURES from Sidharth Shukla's life

The LAST PICTURES from Sidharth Shukla's life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

As fans across India mourn the loss of the young actor, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some of the last pictures of his life.

Akhilesh offers ticket to sitting BJP MLA to fight against Yogi

Akhilesh offers ticket to sitting BJP MLA to fight against Yogi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Asked about BJP's Gorakhpur (Urban) MLA Aggarwal, the Samajwadi Party chief told reporters in Lucknow, "If you (reporters) can establish contact with him and speak to him, the ticket will be announced and he will get the ticket."

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The incident prompted National Commission for Women to set up an inquiry committee which will meet the students who were forced to strip. A girl alleged that the principal of the institute blackmailed and forced them to withdraw the complaint.

Photos! The sexiest summer styles from the Coachella

Photos! The sexiest summer styles from the Coachella

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Take a look at the best dressed celebs at the music festival.

Photos! Have you seen Josephine Skriver's half-naked dress?

Photos! Have you seen Josephine Skriver's half-naked dress?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Presenting the best looks from the 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards, which were held in New York.

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Kami has already climbed most peaks above 8,000 metres, including K2, Cho-oyu, Lhoste and Annapurna among others.

The perfect cake recipe for Christmas

The perfect cake recipe for Christmas

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rita Rodricks from Mumbai shares her special Christmas cake recipe.

Social distancing goes awry in Kolkata during Durga puja

Social distancing goes awry in Kolkata during Durga puja

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Braving intermittent rain, hordes of people were seen flocking big-ticket Durga puja pandals in the city on Monday morning with little or no regard for social distancing norms.

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While the ladies dazzled the red carpet at the 26th Star Screen awards, the show saw a lot more fun and glamour.

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

From Naomi Campbell to Rihanna, take a look at what the celebs wore to the 2019 Fashion Awards.

Pics! Alessandra looks smokin' hot in blue

Pics! Alessandra looks smokin' hot in blue

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Presenting the best looks from the Vanity Fair after party.

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Reader Rita Sinha shares her recipe.

Gujarat, Kerala & TN top FSSAI food safety index for 2020-21

Gujarat, Kerala & TN top FSSAI food safety index for 2020-21

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped an index that ranks states on food safety parameters for the 2020-21 year, according to an FSSAI report unveiled by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday. The index ranks states on five parameters of food safety: human resources and institutional data, compliance, food testing facility, training and capacity building besides consumer empowerment. Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped in the list of large states on the index.

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Bryan Adams sent Ronjita Kulkarni and several hundred Mumbaikars to Heaven!

UP: Bahuguna Joshi among Cong workers detained

UP: Bahuguna Joshi among Cong workers detained

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The police baton-charged and detained several Congress leaders and workers on Thursday, including Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi, during a statewide protest against the arrest of Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi.

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The statement added that the suspension bars the athlete from "participating in any competition or activity in athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct".

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to $37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of $12 billion.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Have you seen Fatima Sana Shaikh's 50-yr-old dress?

Have you seen Fatima Sana Shaikh's 50-yr-old dress?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

We bring you the best looks from the celeb circus.

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Dentist Puneet Mehra, 35, said that the Indian Embassy in Beijing informed him on Monday that the transportation of his mother's body has got delayed in view of the restrictions on movement of people and vehicles in China after the outbreak of coronavirus epidemic in the neighbouring country.

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics, with various members urging the government not to exclude single parents and the LGBTQ community from using this procedure.

Rajnath's son gets Noida ticket in BJP's second UP list

Rajnath's son gets Noida ticket in BJP's second UP list

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Besides Singh, who makes his electoral debut from Noida, Rita Bahuguna Joshi's name also featured in the list.

Indian worker tortured in US: Report

Indian worker tortured in US: Report

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Rita, an exploited worker in an embassy, is in 'need of rescue', The Washington Post said on Monday.

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Every Congress leader in UP and the rest of India is calling me and thanking me that finally someone spoke about this JNU gang ruling the Congress party in UP.'

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Renuka Shahane of Surabhi and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun fame plans to make a comeback as director