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Bow wow! Dogs catwalk for a cause

Bow wow! Dogs catwalk for a cause

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A special show celebrating love for animals.

Ravi Shankar's family, friends pay tributes at memorial

Ravi Shankar's family, friends pay tributes at memorial

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Friends, family members and followers, who came to pay tribute to music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar were welcomed with white roses and vermilion on forehead on Thursday in his hometown Encinitas, in Southern California. Ritu Jha reports.

Review: Cowboy is boring

Review: Cowboy is boring

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The high voltage drama film is not enacted in an exciting manner.

'Comprehensive reform is not amnesty'

'Comprehensive reform is not amnesty'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The next year could be a year of hope for many undocumented immigrants who have been waiting for years for the United States government to give them some kind of legal status, says Ritu Jha.

The man who said no to Google

The man who said no to Google

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Ritu Jha meets Vineet Devaiah, the founder of TeliportMe that he believes will give tough competition to Google Street View

Shekhar Gupta sues Vinod Mehta for Rs 100 cr damages

Shekhar Gupta sues Vinod Mehta for Rs 100 cr damages

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Shekhar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express group, has sent a legal notice to Vinod Mehta, editorial chairman of the Outlook group of publications, and Open magazine's editor and correspondent, seeking Rs 100 crore as damages, for an interview Mehta granted Open's correspondent Hartosh Singh Bal which, Gupta's lawyers said, contained 'defamatory and defamatory imputations'

The Diva of the Year is...

The Diva of the Year is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Check out the star attendees and winners of the CAMA awards 2017.

Here's to a New Year without fear

Here's to a New Year without fear

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Much as we journalists try, it is sometimes difficult to 'switch off' the personal from the professional, says Ritu Jha.

Pics: Waluscha, Jimmy, Genelia steal the show

Pics: Waluscha, Jimmy, Genelia steal the show

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

All eyes were on these celebs on Day 3 and 4 at Lakme Fashion Week..

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Major Avtar Singh, a 47-year-old fugitive and a former Indian Army officer wanted in the killing of a lawyer in India who on Saturday, June 9 killed his family members before turning the gun on himself was on a removal proceeding. Ritu Jha reports.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

Sandy story: 'I feel like I am in the Stone Ages'

Sandy story: 'I feel like I am in the Stone Ages'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

New Jersey-based real estate agent Madhuri Pundlik shares her Sandy experiences with Ritu Jha.

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Sikh community in the United States has condemned the attack on the gurudwara in Wisconsin that left seven dead; some say it's a hate crime. Ritu Jha reports

IMAGES: Marilyn Monroe comes alive at the LFW!

IMAGES: Marilyn Monroe comes alive at the LFW!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Veteran designer put up a spectacular show at Lakme on Day One. The showing, sponsored by automobile giant Volvo, was inspired by legendary blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi's Baa passes away

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi's Baa passes away

Rediff.com20 May 2015

She was 77.

Drums, loud cheers welcome Indian women's hockey team

Drums, loud cheers welcome Indian women's hockey team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A large contingent of officials and media were present at the airport to receive the team, which finished fifth in the just-concluded Hockey World League Semi-finals in Antwerp.

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Last September on the eve of the release of Gurmeet Ram Rahim's MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart, Rediff.com's Patcy N and Afsar Dayatar attended a huge concert in Sirsa, Haryana, to promote the film.

Friends from north-east attend Bhutia's funeral in US

Friends from north-east attend Bhutia's funeral in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Friends from India's north-east living on the US west coast as well Tibetans attended the funeral of Tshering Bhutia who was killed in a college shootout last week. Ritu Jha reports

Probe acid attack on volleyball player: Hooda tells cops

Probe acid attack on volleyball player: Hooda tells cops

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The chief minister, who was interacting with the guardians of 18-year-old victim Ritu Saini in Rohtak on Monday, also assured necessary financial help to the budding state player.

'America not a safe place to live anymore'

'America not a safe place to live anymore'

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Twenty-year-old Rahul Sharma, a student in the United States, was shot in the head and killed in Fremont's Centerville neighborhood, Ritu Jha reports.

Junior Asia Cup: India eves lose to China 5-2 in final

Junior Asia Cup: India eves lose to China 5-2 in final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

India women had to settle the for silver at the 6th Junior Women's Asia Cup hockey championship after losing to China 5-2 in the final.

India in semis of Jr Women's Asia Cup hockey

India in semis of Jr Women's Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

India rallied from a goal down to beat Malaysia 2-1 in their final league match and make it to the semi-finals in the sixth Junior Women's Asia Cup Hockey Championship in Bangkok on Tuesday. India finished second in Group A, behind China.

India maul Sri Lanka in Junior Women's Asia Cup

India maul Sri Lanka in Junior Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Skipper Ritu Rani led form the front with a hat-trick as India spanked Singapore 9-0 for their second successive Group A win in the sixth Women's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Championship in Bangkok.

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

A look at star arrivals!

California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Despite the Tri Valley University case and hate crimes, the Indian-American community gained ground in California, says Ritu Jha.

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

With Ro Khanna defeating eight-term incumbent Mike Honda, for the first time in history the Indian Diaspora has three of its own in the US Congress.

Mary Kom in final; 7 medals assured for India at Polish boxing tourney

Mary Kom in final; 7 medals assured for India at Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Five-time world champion Mary Kom, who got a direct entry into the 48kg category semi-finals due to the small size of the draw, defeated Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in the semi-finals to be assured of at least a silver.

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Check out the celebrities in attendance on Day One of the fashion week.

Murali Gopy: My father is my hero

Murali Gopy: My father is my hero

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The writer-actor is making a comeback after a year in the upcoming film Ee Adutha Kaalathu

Stunning models who rule the ramp

Stunning models who rule the ramp

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

12 models who prove that Dark is Always Beautiful!

Youngest Indian CEO in US shares his amazing story

Youngest Indian CEO in US shares his amazing story

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Sahil Lavingia had already created dozen of apps by the age 16, says Ritu Jha.

Olympic hockey qualifier: India eves blank Poland

Olympic hockey qualifier: India eves blank Poland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Indian eves continued their winning run with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Poland in their third match of the qualifier for the London Olympics, at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Desi young man eyes US Congress

Desi young man eyes US Congress

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Rickey Gill, the young US Republican Congressional hopeful from California, speaks to Ritu Jha

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Divya in gold medal round of Asian Championship

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Divya in gold medal round of Asian Championship

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Competing for the first time in women's 60kg category after jumping up the weight division from 58kg, Sakshi hardly broke a sweat en route to the final.

HC orders CBI probe in CMO murders

HC orders CBI probe in CMO murders

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

A fortnight after ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in Deputy Chief Medical Officer Y S Sachan death case, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday asked the agency to probe the killing of two of his seniors, observing that the murders may have been carried out to put a curtain on the Uttar Pradesh health department scam.

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Two applications were filed before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday seeking the inclusion of earlier chief ministers in the ambit of the probe into the National Rural Health Mission funds scam. A division bench comprising Justice Pradeep Kant and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi were hearing arguments on a PIL moved by journalist Sachidanand Gupta, demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the irregularities.

Hockey 9s: Indian women score over Malaysia

Hockey 9s: Indian women score over Malaysia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The Indian women's team put up a brilliant performance to overcome a fighting Malaysia 3-1 and register their first victory in the Lanco International Super Series, the new Hockey 9s format, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Thursday.

'You don't need a gym to lose weight'

'You don't need a gym to lose weight'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

In an interactive chat session, fitness expert Samreedhi Goel offered tips to our readers on losing weight and staying fit. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript of the chat.

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

India eked out a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the second women's hockey Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, in Delhi, on Monday.

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.