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'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Rajendra Nagar, a planned colony built after Independence, is the worst-affected area in the Bihar capital, seeing an unprecedented flooding which residents said has "exposed the under-preparedness of the corporation".

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mowgli is a darker take on Rudyard's famous story.

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Mexican model Edna Abigail lets us into the madness and calm at Lakme Fashion Week.

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'From the time I entered Bigg Boss 11, it was quite clear that the housemates had targeted me.' Dhinchak Pooja recaps her experience in the house.

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'People are just putting the mask below their nose.' 'They are only protecting the mouth, but not the nose.' 'People need to understand that it is the nose which has to be protected.'

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'It is almost certain that in the absence of note-bandi, the party would have lost in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Two years in the tennis wilderness has not been all bad for Ana Ivanovic, the former world number one says it has helped her get over her fear of failure. The 22-year-old Ivanovic has won just one Tier II tournament since her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the French Open in 2008, falling to number 58 in the world, but she showed promising signs by reaching the last four at the Italian Open this week.

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Bear markets can terrify even seasoned investors. Learn how to invest safely.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

According to a survey conducted by the Deloitte and Data Security Council of India, 37 per cent of wireless networks had no encryption at all, followed by 49 per cent using a lower-level protection like Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption and just 14 per cent using security layers like Wi-Fi Protected Areas (WPA and WPA2) to secure their networks.

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

You can call it 'a friend for your nervous system'.

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

Shankar Mahadevan recovering well

Shankar Mahadevan recovering well

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Shankar Mahadevan, who suffered heart attack, is back home and doing fine.

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

More than nine million computers around the world have been infected by a digital virus in what experts believe is a multi-staged attack.

EC cancels Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll

EC cancels Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The bypoll, earlier slated to be held on April 12, was postponed for May 25 due to poor law and order situation.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

As the holder since Sunday of all four grand slam titles, Novak Djokovic has no equal in tennis, but as an artist he isn't quite up to scratch -- or so said perennial Roland Garros favourite Gustavo Kuerten.

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the US Open women's final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Subtle and sharp, sarcastic and self-deprecating. And sometimes just downright rude. There are wife jokes, husband jokes, boss barbs, Modi jibes, weight gain worries and the inevitable China insults. Humour in all forms is the panacea it seems for people around the world who are united in their need to laugh or at least crack a smile in these troubled times.

Dear women, want advice on personal finance? Send in your questions!

Dear women, want advice on personal finance? Send in your questions!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Hena Mehta will answer Your Questions on personal finance on a weekly basis. Please mail your questions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Personal Finance Query' along with your name and Hena will offer his helpful advice.

Will South Asia be witness to Armageddon?

Will South Asia be witness to Armageddon?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Colonel Anil Athale reviews Jihad: from Hindukush to Armageddon by Sunita Joshi-Ford.

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

"There were some pretty scary moments while we were fighting fires at the Taj Hotel. On Thursday night, while we were in a cage trying to rescue guests trapped in the heritage section of the hotel, we saw one of the terrorists carrying a gun," Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant told PTI.

'It was a terrifying phase of my life'

'It was a terrifying phase of my life'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'Not being in front of the camera, that was scary.' 'At that time, Raju sir came in as a maseeha.'

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A teacher and a student have been shot dead in a murder-suicide at an elementary school in San Bernardino, California.

Muzaffarpur: SC asks CBI why no action against Bihar ex-minister

Muzaffarpur: SC asks CBI why no action against Bihar ex-minister

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The CBI in its report had alleged that Thakur is an influential person and a mobile phone was recovered from him inside the jail where he is currently lodged under judicial custody.

Spooky 13B  works out in the end

Spooky 13B works out in the end

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

From the sound design to the performances to some of the camerawork, 13B plays like bad late night television or graduate school theatre. Still, the conclusion of the film and the way the premise of the spooky television show is woven into the fabric of the main story makes it all work out.

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

In conversation with special effects specialist Brian Jennings, the man entrusted with the task of transforming Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, Dasavathaaram in to an out of this world experience.

PIX: Behind the scenes of SRK's The Ring

PIX: Behind the scenes of SRK's The Ring

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Shah Rukh Khan!

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Top-seeded world number one Williams overpowered Russian left-hander Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 ,6-3, unleashing her daunting firepower against the 17th-seeded Russian. Wozniacki advanced when China's Peng Shuai broke down in scary distress due to heat illness and retired in the second set, while trailing 7-6(1), 4-3.

Air India plane, which hit wall, was possibly overloaded: Officials

Air India plane, which hit wall, was possibly overloaded: Officials

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The pilots have been "derostered" pending investigation, Air India Express later said in a statement.

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Will Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf meet the fate of the Shah of Iran, another "unpopular" leader that the United States tried to prop up?

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The famed composer seeks out some NRI performers for his concerts.

PIX: Australia strike late after Karunaratne is hit by bouncer

PIX: Australia strike late after Karunaratne is hit by bouncer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

After resuming on 384-4, the hosts declared their first innings closed after lunch. Kurtis Patterson, in just his second Test innings, was unbeaten on 114 after posting his maiden century and captain Tim Paine was 45 not out.

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I think I have been lucky that I have found directors who take me for what I am and what they think I am capable of, rather than go on my previous films and see what I have done.'

Bleeding youth warned others of blasts

Bleeding youth warned others of blasts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

A casual visit to a property exhibition turned out to be a scary experience for two youths, who sustained minor injuries in the series of blasts that rocked the IT capital on Friday.

Natalie Portman in a Bollywood spoof

Natalie Portman in a Bollywood spoof

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Devendra Banhart has recruited his girlfriend/actress Natalie Portman to star in the video for his new single, Carmensita.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Tips to get out of a debt trap

Tips to get out of a debt trap

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

When EMIs exceed your salary, it means trouble. Here's some help.

From hitting big scores to sledging, Smith leads from the front

From hitting big scores to sledging, Smith leads from the front

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From bashing big scores to firing back a few choice words at sledging opponents, the captaincy is fitting Australia's Steven Smith well, according to opening batsman Chris Rogers.