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When The Sanon Sisters Party!

When The Sanon Sisters Party!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Kriti Sanon takes a leaf out of Ayushmann Khurrana's diary and hosts a Diwali party of her own!

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of the society.

Large COVID-19 outbreaks noticed in particular locations: Govt

Large COVID-19 outbreaks noticed in particular locations: Govt

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The government also said the coronavirus tracking app Aarogya Setu is secure as it has been designed keeping in mind the privacy of people and is playing a crucial role in India's fight against COVID-19.

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bollywood is ready with its line-up of theatre releases, but it remains to be seen whether we will get to watch these movies in theatres this year.

Who Stole Akshay's Heart?

Who Stole Akshay's Heart?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Look who Deepika bumped into... What's Kangana up to? Who's in the pool with Lisa?

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

So who do *you* love to google?

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

Box Office: Doctor G Flops, Kantara Soars!

Box Office: Doctor G Flops, Kantara Soars!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Yet again, it's a south dubbed film and a Hollywood release which are bringing on some business at the box office while Bollywood is struggling.

Akshay takes Nushrratt-Jacqueline to Ayodhya!

Akshay takes Nushrratt-Jacqueline to Ayodhya!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their starry lives.

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Accusing Congress of 'abuse culture', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympics will run from July 23 to August 8. The mega event was slated to be held last year, but it had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

Rediff.com29 May 2023

In January, Visa's chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that "there's been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world". Noting that the trend of lower valuations "is a helpful characteristic of the current environment", he added: "We will look for capabilities and management teams that will bring more value to Visa than we can bring ourselves." Data from KPMG's Pulse of Fintech H2'22 shows that global fintech investment - via mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms - at $164.1 billion in 2022, was down 31 per cent over the year before. Indian fintechs held up better during this timeframe, attracting $6 billion, or a fall of 24 per cent.

'The only way I know to bring life into a character is by being me'

'The only way I know to bring life into a character is by being me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'In my house, we rarely discuss my films.' 'They only found out that this is the film I am doing is when reactions to the posters kept coming in.' 'Then they saw that their daughter hasn't slept for two days because I kept receiving nasty comments (on social media).'

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Intensifying its efforts, the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south-east Asia as hospitals across India continued to reel under acute shortage of the life-saving gas following a massive surge in COVID-19 cases.

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The vaccination drive was only one important part of India's globally recognised pandemic management and response strategy, observes Dr Vinod K Paul.

Covid vaccine registration for above 18 to start at 4 pm today

Covid vaccine registration for above 18 to start at 4 pm today

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Registration for the newly eligible category for COVID-19 vaccination opens today at 4 pm on cowin.gov.in and Aarogya Setu app'

The Akshay Kumar Film Festival in 2021

The Akshay Kumar Film Festival in 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Folks, 2021 will see an Akshay Kumar film festival play out in the theatres.

Shocking! Covid data of thousands of Indians leaked online

Shocking! Covid data of thousands of Indians leaked online

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Personal data of thousands of people in India has been leaked from a government server which includes their name, mobile number, address and Covid test result, and these information can be accessed through online search.

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Rediff.com23 May 2020

All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 25 when the Modi government imposed a lockdown to contain the novel cornavirus pandemic.

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Snubbed by his party leader Rahul Gandhi and panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for questioning surgical strikes, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh swung into damage control mode on Tuesday and said his questions were to the government and not the armed forces.

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country's defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Kochi on Friday.

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain comes down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

The king who shunned glamour

The king who shunned glamour

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'Simplicity was very much a hallmark of the Kerala lifestyle those days.'

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The outcome ratio of COVID-19 -- the ratio of recoveries and deaths of closed cases -- was recorded at 90:20.

CoWin crashes minutes after vaccine registration opens for all

CoWin crashes minutes after vaccine registration opens for all

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

At 4.35 pm, a tweet from the verified Twitter handle of the Aarogya Setu mobile application said the CoWIN portal is working and that there was a minor glitch at 4 pm, which was fixed.

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The 2.5 minute show and sound system is installed at the Millenium Park and is part of a project of the Kolkata Port Trust's 150th anniversary celebrations. The show will replace the existing decorative lighting with 650 power-efficient LED and spotlight fittings for a programmable multi-colour lighting, including a show that will sync with music.

The AMAZING life of Nushrratt Bharuccha

The AMAZING life of Nushrratt Bharuccha

Rediff.com17 May 2021

As the talented actress celebrates her 36th birthday on May 17, we take a peek into her AMAZING life through her Instagram feed.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, under home quarantine

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, under home quarantine

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The 53-year-old actor took to Twitter to share his diagnosis and said he is following all the necessary protocols.

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at stars with the most movies in the pipeline.

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.

Bridge or no bridge, Biharis always reach their destination

Bridge or no bridge, Biharis always reach their destination

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are a Bihari, you come with built-in patience and acceptance, points out Asmita Bihari.

Sri Lanka concerned with Setu Samudram project

Sri Lanka concerned with Setu Samudram project

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Sri Lanka hasn't formally objected to the project and an official did not say what prompted the government to set up the experts' group.

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Devotees who have taken the anti-Covid vaccination will have to show their certificates and follow the anti-Covid guidelines like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and frequently undertaking hand sanitization in the Kumbh Kshetra.

Full occupancy to be allowed in cinemas from Feb 1

Full occupancy to be allowed in cinemas from Feb 1

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Terming the decision as "good news for cinema lovers", Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said that Union home ministry had given the nod to the decision of opening the cinema halls on January 27.