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Ranbir, Alia join the Kapoors for Christmas brunch

Ranbir, Alia join the Kapoors for Christmas brunch

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Ranbir revealed to journalist Rajeev Masand the other day that Alia and he would have gotten married this year, but for the pandemic.

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Head to these places to enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

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.

In Pics: How our readers celebrated Christmas

In Pics: How our readers celebrated Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Readers share their Christmas pics.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Sikh among 8 killed in railyard shooting in California

Rediff.com27 May 2021

A 36-year-old Indian-origin Sikh was among eight people killed in a horrific railyard shooting in San Jose in the US state of California, according to media reports on Thursday.

This bus is spreading Christmas cheer in Brazil

This bus is spreading Christmas cheer in Brazil

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

A bus decorated with Christmas motifs is making people happy in Brazil.

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Some of his best known works are Us Paar, Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Piya Ka Ghar, Khatta Meetha and Baton Baton Mein.

Readers' Ganpati PHOTOS: From Yash Raj to Santa Clara

Readers' Ganpati PHOTOS: From Yash Raj to Santa Clara

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Readers' PHOTOS: Ganpati from Andheri to Jalgaon

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Lili is the first of the Queen's great-grandchildren to be born outside the United Kingdom as Harry and Meghan relocated to California in the US last year after they stepped back as frontline royals.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Police escorted the rally all the way, at one point standing in a row to prevent the rallyists from entering a side road where stood a huge mosque. Across the road, an old Muslim woman asked her Hindu neighbour what the rally was all about. The latter shrugged her ignorance, looking on in bewilderment at the young men with their saffron flags, all of them wearing Bajrang Dal T-shirts.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

What top models are up to in 2021

What top models are up to in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A sneak peek into the lives models through their Instagram accounts.

What do you want for Christmas?

What do you want for Christmas?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Photographers across continents have asked youngsters to depict what they wanted as gifts this festive season and here's what they said.

HC asks Twitter to remove historian Truschke's tweets against Vikram Sampath

HC asks Twitter to remove historian Truschke's tweets against Vikram Sampath

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The bench of Justice Amit Bansal also sought the response of Meta Inc, the parent company of social media platform Facebook, on an application filed by Vikram Sampath alleging defamatory content has been circulated on the platform.

Was this Virat and Anushka's honeymoon destination?

Was this Virat and Anushka's honeymoon destination?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

It's out of the world!

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Officials say the deluge destroyed 100 houses and damaged 300 others after debris spread across a wide swath of Montecito - a wealthy enclave of about 9,000 people northwest of Los Angeles that is home to a number of high profile celebrities.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The couple's first child Archie will turn 2 in May and is seventh in line to the throne.

PIX: Team India celebrates Christmas in style

PIX: Team India celebrates Christmas in style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Indian team celebrated Christmas wearing the 'Santa hats' after India finished 2017 with their 37th victory in international cricket.

Reliance Infra: How this Anil Ambani firm plans to prune group debt by Mar

Reliance Infra: How this Anil Ambani firm plans to prune group debt by Mar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank of India's action against Reliance Capital comes at a time when the Anil Ambani group was planning to make a comeback with the group company, Reliance Infrastructure, raising funds from the promoter family. As part of the comeback plan, Reliance Infrastructure received Rs 550 crore fund infusion from the Anil Ambani family. A month earlier, Reliance Power, a listed subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, also raised funds from its parent by issuing preferential allotment of shares thus increasing the stake of Reliance Infrastructure in the company.

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj passed away at the age of 91 after being unwell for a while.

Find out which cricketer is bringing cheer this Christmas

Find out which cricketer is bringing cheer this Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The Master Blaster was dressed as Santa Claus to surprise the children and share some joyful moments with them.

COVID-19: Recoveries cross 97 lakh, cases at 1,01,46,845

COVID-19: Recoveries cross 97 lakh, cases at 1,01,46,845

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 97,17,834, pushing the national recovery rate to 95.77 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Conference organisers, who are requesting anonymity, claim the three-day event starting September 10 is cosponsored by more than 45 centres or departments at over 40 universities, most of whom are from the United States.

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the special is titled "Oprah With Meghan and Harry" and it will air on the network on March 7.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

COVID-19: India registers 24,712 fresh cases

COVID-19: India registers 24,712 fresh cases

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh for the third consecutive day.

WATCH: Soldiers along LoC celebrate Christmas, sing carols

WATCH: Soldiers along LoC celebrate Christmas, sing carols

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

A heartwarming video of Indian Army soldiers celebrating Christmas on the LoC is ruling the hearts of the countrymen.

COVID-19: India reports 23,950 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 23,950 new cases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

There are 2,89,240 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country which comprises 2.86 per cent of the total caseload.

Here's how Bollywood celebrated Christmas!

Here's how Bollywood celebrated Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Stars just love the Yuletide season...

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old's body was flown back to Argentina and arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning before being driven the 538 km (334 miles) to Progreso, where he grew up.

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj Malhotra passed away on November 18, and the designer's friends made sure to rally around him in support.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

6 stunning pictures from around the world

6 stunning pictures from around the world

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Here's what the world was up to...

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Prince Harry has secured a new job to add to his resume. Harry is set to become the chief impact officer of BetterUp, a San Francisco-based company that provides virtual coaching and counselling to employees and individuals.

The world celebrates Christmas!

The world celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The world celebrates Christmas with great vigour and joy!