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Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in between.

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Raja clarified that he had only watched clips of the movie on his mobile phone and said he did not have the patience to sit through a two-and-a-half hour film.

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

When Dimple Yadav stepped out to campaign...

When Dimple Yadav stepped out to campaign...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Akhilesh Yadav doesn't need Bollywood stars to power his campaign for the UP election when he has a charming campaigner like his missus.

'MODI stands for murder-of-democratic-institutions'

'MODI stands for murder-of-democratic-institutions'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As the Narendra Modi government nears completing a year in office, the Congress on Wednesday stepped up its offensive against the prime minister accusing him of weakening democracy by running a "one-man show" while scoring maximum on "arrogance" and minimum on governance.

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Not all cricketer-actress romances culminate in heartbreak. Some have stayed reassuringly rock-solid.

'I am unable to fund my party's campaign'

'I am unable to fund my party's campaign'

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Former PM H D Deve Gowda on his party's prospects in the coming elections.

Will Hardik Patel play ball with Congress?

Will Hardik Patel play ball with Congress?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Informal talks with people close to the Patidar leader are on to enlist the support of the Patel community, which comprises 20 per cent of the voters.

Why the government chose General Rawat

Why the government chose General Rawat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

By jettisoning the seniority principle, the government has sent a strong signal that only merit and suitability will count in occupying posts in the higher echelons of the military, writes national security expert Nitin Gokhale.

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

CBI looking into RBI's rationale for rushing 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

CBI officials, who questioned former RBI deputy governor H R Khan on Friday, wanted to understand from him why the gold scheme was rushed through without taking into the account the impact and potential misuse.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

General Bikram Singh likely to be promoted as tri-service chief

General Bikram Singh likely to be promoted as tri-service chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh to be appointed chairman of chiefs of staff committee in January, Lt Gen Anil Chait to head army, say sources

'Church's influence on north east politics is on the decline'

'Church's influence on north east politics is on the decline'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'The control of the Church over Christian people regarding politics has become weak...' 'People have started to think independently and it is not for sure that they will obey whatever the Church asks them to do.'

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The unofficial results were expected by Monday morning which would be announced by the commission headquarters in the capital.

India will always remember Indira with gratitude

India will always remember Indira with gratitude

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'She preserved national unity against great odds.'

Will Modi's charm work in Yadav-dominated Munger?

Will Modi's charm work in Yadav-dominated Munger?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The talk in a tea stall in the Yadav-dominated village of Mohli in Munger district of Bihar is all about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exhortations to 'Yaduvanshis' to dump Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has fielded an unprecedented 22 candidates from the dominant backward caste.

It's Modi vs the rest in Maharashtra polls

It's Modi vs the rest in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

While the PM is trying to hardsell his developmental agenda, his rivals are targeting him in the run-up to the assembly election

A wasted year

A wasted year

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The National Democratic Alliance government has adopted half measures instead of moving decisively on defence.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion.

Why PM Modi doesn't live with his mother

Why PM Modi doesn't live with his mother

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'I called my mother here, to spend some time with her, but I was not able to do that due to my hectic schedule'

Why there may not be a sympathy vote for DMK and AIADMK

Why there may not be a sympathy vote for DMK and AIADMK

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The deaths of Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi within months of each other neutralises any sympathy factor their parties may hope to gain from. What's more, by removing charismatic leaders from the fray, it also levels the field for others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

Defence minister's U-turn opens door for more Rafale fighters

Defence minister's U-turn opens door for more Rafale fighters

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Last week, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said buying 90 less Rafale fighter jets than the 126 planned earlier would save him money to buy more Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the India Air Force.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

'Shotgun' says Bihar CM post should not be restricted to BJP candidate alone

'Shotgun' says Bihar CM post should not be restricted to BJP candidate alone

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shatrughan Sinha on Monday said leaders from allies, like Ramvilas Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, should be considered being named as National Democratic Alliance's chief ministerial candidate for Bihar polls even though his party is yet to decide whether it wants to project anyone for the post.

Cops should move carefully to find truth behind Sunanda's death: Swamy

Cops should move carefully to find truth behind Sunanda's death: Swamy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said police should move slowly and carefully in the high profile case of former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The UPA's failure to reach out to Kashmiris and the NDA's 'anti-Muslim' stance has fuelled anger in the Kashmir valley.

Rude awakening for those who wished away Modi factor: Omar

Rude awakening for those who wished away Modi factor: Omar

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took "total responsibility" for complete rout of the National Conference-Congress coalition in Lok Sabha polls in the state, and said the result was a "rude awakening" for those who wanted to wish away the Modi factor.

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Out of the 26 seats where Modi addressed election rallies, the BJP won only 10.

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Counting has begun for the election which will be the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year history.

Does the military threaten democracy?

Does the military threaten democracy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

An insecure political class, with little knowledge of the military, has unquestioningly internalised the fear that a powerful tri-service chief would threaten democracy, says Ajai Shukla.

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy becomes the king

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy becomes the king

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Despite his Janata Dal-Secular finishing a poor third in the electoral battlefield, the 58-year-old Vokkaliga leader wore the crown.

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi hopes to attract funds and skills from U.S. innovators to help India's burgeoning startup scene grow.

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

'BJP has very little play in Tamil Nadu'

'BJP has very little play in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Dr Vasudevan Maitreyan, was virtually the face of the AIADMK in New Delhi since February 2002, finds himself ignored by the current leadership.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Users seem to like the idea too: in a recent survey by technology consultancy IHS, 83 per cent were interested in wireless charging; in China, the figure was 91 per cent.

Review: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan is a bad puppet show

Review: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan is a bad puppet show

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Kochadaiiyaan is a fundamentally flawed dud, one without anything to applaud besides grand (if self-glorifying) ambition, rants Raja Sen.