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5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

Saif's politics look thrilling in Tandav trailer

Saif's politics look thrilling in Tandav trailer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Tandav promises to be thrilling. Moumita Bhattacharjee hopes it lives up to this.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72.

Tharoor gets bail in case related to remarks about PM

Tharoor gets bail in case related to remarks about PM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Tharoor was granted relief on a personal bond of Rs 20,000.

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Distraught with the news of her husband's death in Mosul, Dipali Tikadar now harbours just one wish: a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to seek a government job.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Too sexy to handle! Tara brings on the heat

Too sexy to handle! Tara brings on the heat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Tara Sutaria displays vintage vibes on the cover of Cosmopolitan.

Defamation case: Priya Ramani pleads not guilty

Defamation case: Priya Ramani pleads not guilty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Akbar, who resigned as Union minister on October 17 last year, filed a private criminal defamation complaint against Ramani after his name cropped up on social media as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India.

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Thousands of people were evacuated and 27 people were reported killed after the typhoon Hagupit hit Philippines' south-east on the weekend. The typhoon caused landslides, pummelled houses and stirred up gusts of 170 kph across the country's central islands.

'My steamy weekend affair'

'My steamy weekend affair'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

An exclusive excerpt from Samar Halarnkar's The Married Man's Guide to Creative Cooking And Other Dubious Adventures.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The court also directed Delhi police to preserve vigilance report in the matter.

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik created history on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championships final. She outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk, even as Sarita Mor lost her semi-final after shocking World champion Linda Morais of Canada earlier in the day.

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan is all about Shah Rukh Khan

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan is all about Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Raja Sen reviews Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

OMG! Janhvi Kapoor's got a new chic hairdo

OMG! Janhvi Kapoor's got a new chic hairdo

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Janhvi, who is known for her straight long hair, sported a short bob on Cosmopolitan's cover.

The BEST Political Web series

The BEST Political Web series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

City Of Dreams 2 released recently, and is quite a must watch.

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Earlier, a court had granted the former Union minister anticipatory bail, despite Special Investigation Team's opposition.

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Kejriwal and others had held a demonstration against coal scam in front of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's house in 2012.

'Bhopal gas tragedy cannot be forgotten simply because it happened to the poor'

'Bhopal gas tragedy cannot be forgotten simply because it happened to the poor'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Photographer Samar Jodha's latest installation gives you a 3D experience of the Bhopal gas tragedy

PIX: Vidya Balan visits Mahim Dargah

PIX: Vidya Balan visits Mahim Dargah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is set to release on July 4.

Whoa! Kalki was asked to get Botox for her laughter lines

Whoa! Kalki was asked to get Botox for her laughter lines

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Kalki Koechlin is November's cover girl for Cosmopolitan.

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19. The police said the chief minister was present when the alleged assault took place.

14-year-old CEO's card game makes chemistry fun!

14-year-old CEO's card game makes chemistry fun!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

14-year-old Anshul Samar has launched the first product of his company, Alchemist Empire Inc -- a card game to make chemistry fun!

Spoke truth in public interest: Priya Ramani

Spoke truth in public interest: Priya Ramani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'By keeping silent, I could have avoided the subsequent targeting. But that would have not been the right thing to do'

PIX: Vidya, Dia and gang celebrate Bobby Jaasoos wrap up

PIX: Vidya, Dia and gang celebrate Bobby Jaasoos wrap up

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Directed by Samar Shaikh, the movie is set for a summer release.

M J Akbar appears in defamation case hearing

M J Akbar appears in defamation case hearing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Akbar had filed a defamation case against Priya Ramani for accusing him of sexual misconduct. The allegations levelled against him forced him to resign from the Union Cabinet on October 17, 2018.

Box Office: Bobby Jasoos, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil open poorly

Box Office: Bobby Jasoos, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil open poorly

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A look at this week's hits and misses.

How Modi can build a world-class railway network in India

How Modi can build a world-class railway network in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Indian Railways should aim for a quantum growth in traffic. This will require investments in new infrastructure, including 125 capacity expansion works on the shelf, costing about Rs 35,000 crore.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A Web series shouldn't be outright unrealistic. Being Bollywoodesque is always suicidal, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

'Naan Sigappu Manithan will be a new experience for the audience'

'Naan Sigappu Manithan will be a new experience for the audience'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Director Thiru talks about his long association with actor Vishal and his new film Naan Sigappu Manithan.

Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, slams Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, slams Philippines

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The world's strongest typhoon on record has reportedly hit the Philippines' central islands with 380 kmph wind speed, leading to evacuations of millions of people to high ground and storm shelters in 20 provinces.

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan's Army connection

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan's Army connection

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The actor will play a defence officer in yet another landmark film in his career.

Complaint against PM of 'disrespecting flag' dismissed

Complaint against PM of 'disrespecting flag' dismissed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The court rejected the plea noting that the complainant has already passed away.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

From the Indus Valley Civilisation to SEZs

From the Indus Valley Civilisation to SEZs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry carried out a review of municipal solid waste management in Indian cities in 2009, and found that only six of the 22 surveyed cities in the study had sanitary landfills, while 10 cities -- including major waste generators like New Delhi, Greater Mumbai (greatest generator of waste) and Kanpur -- did not have sanitary landfills.

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The more you love yourself, the prettier you feel inside and the prettier you will be.'

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to be elected unopposed in a straightforward affair at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 82nd Annual General Meeting in Kolkata, on Tuesday.