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Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

'I don't compete with anyone but myself.' Sonam Kapoor speaks her mind.

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The impact of social media cannot be understated in the recent rise in the profile of women cricketers.

Farooque Sheikh: The actor who NEVER gave a bad performance

Farooque Sheikh: The actor who NEVER gave a bad performance

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

'The film industry could never exploit his versatile range as actively as it should have. To not have delivered a *single* bad performance in one's career is an exceptional feat.' Sukanya Verma retraces her steps to the time she became a dedicated fan of Farooque Sheikh's work for life.

How to stay disciplined while working from home

How to stay disciplined while working from home

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Do not let the advantage of flexible work hours impact your sanity.

The role Roger Moore most cherished

The role Roger Moore most cherished

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

He played James Bond seven times. But the role Roger Moore most cherished was a different one.

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

When most nonagenarians are content to pass their time in their neighbourhood's gardens, Raj Kumar Vaishya, 96, has enrolled himself in the Patna-based Nalanda Open University to pursue his lifelong dream of earning a masters in economics, reports MI Khan.

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Three guys stood out at the swearing-in ceremony of Deve Gowda's son, says Sudhir Bisht.

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'If you ask me what is God, I'd say, God is Mr World.'

Napkins to Nirodh: Why the message isn't loud and clear

Napkins to Nirodh: Why the message isn't loud and clear

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Why does any talk about reproduction, or condoms, or sanitary napkins make us so uncomfortable, wonders Divya Nair.

Ronit Roy: I am nobody's enemy

Ronit Roy: I am nobody's enemy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Ronit Roy talks about the second season of Adaalat and his upcoming Hollywood and Bollywood projects.

The A to Z of 2016

The A to Z of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Global television audiences for the Women's World Cup in Canada bounced sharply higher in the opening days of the tournament and merchandise flew off the shelves, underscoring the growing popularity of the beautiful game.

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

How Congress spokespersons defend the indefensible

How Congress spokespersons defend the indefensible

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A Ganesh Nadar listens in during Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha's speech to the IMC in Mumbai.

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Once you are a mother, you don't have time for yourself, especially if you are a first-time mother. You want to do everything for the child and then you realise that you don't have 10 hands.' Rakshanda Khan is back, and ready to thrill!

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Working with Papa was the toughest,' confesses Varun Dhawan.

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!

Afghan Sikh stowaways were trapped in container for 18 hours

Afghan Sikh stowaways were trapped in container for 18 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Sikh men, women and children found in a shipping container in Britain were fleeing persecution in Afghanistan and had been trapped in the airless compartment without food or water for 18 hours, their translator said on Monday.

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

There is nothing India-like about Sikkim and nothing Sikkimese about, well, large parts of India.

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can humans and leopards co-exist in Mumbai? The answer is not what you think!

'Modi has always been a loner'

'Modi has always been a loner'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'He never believes in loose talk.' 'If he is done with you, then you go your way, he goes his way.'

'I can't die with Pratyusha'

'I can't die with Pratyusha'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'Did she, for a minute, think of what I've gone through or what my parents have gone through?' 'I've gone through hell. I wasn't given a chance to grieve for Pratyusha.' 'It was her financial mess that landed her in depression.'

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The former Chelsea goalkeeper had to wait for 11 games to reach the landmark and produced an inspired performance that included a second-half penalty save from Watford striker Troy Deeney to help Arsenal seal the win.

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Our busy schedules, our living conditions where sunlight is often a luxury, pollution as also social mores that frown upon exposure are collectively responsible.

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'Nobody laughed during the shooting. There were fights, swearing and what not. Tempers were high but the unit and the actors stayed on, and finally, the film was made. But it was like riding a wild horse!' Kundan Shah's last interview.

Meet Tiger's rival from SOTY2

Meet Tiger's rival from SOTY2

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'We are taking you into a world which does not exist and we want to you to experience it through us.'

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

What's playing on our leaders' minds

What's playing on our leaders' minds

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

At the best of times, ticket distribution in India's political parties is a tough business. The post-election result has to be judged, and judged correctly. It's an impossible job in view of the 814 million voters for whom the party bigwigs have to perform. Sheela Bhatt presents this light-hearted assessment of what's top of the mind for our political heavyweights.

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Shah Rukh Khan turned 25! we are not kidding, he actually completed 25 years in Hindi film Industry.

'My deivam has to come home'

'My deivam has to come home'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

As doctors treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, a different daily drama takes place outside the Apollo Hospitals gates.

With promise to make Delhi corruption-free, Kejriwal takes charge

With promise to make Delhi corruption-free, Kejriwal takes charge

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Capping a momentous journey, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the eighth chief minister of Delhi on Satutday, promising to make Delhi the first corruption-free state and act against communal elements.

Opposing superstition is right tribute to Dabholkar

Opposing superstition is right tribute to Dabholkar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Reason must triumph over blind faith, says Praful Bidwai in this tribute to murdered rationalist Narendra Dabholkar.

18 years on, meet KBC's 1st Crorepati

18 years on, meet KBC's 1st Crorepati

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'I lived the life of a rockstar for a couple of months.'

Watch out for Nidhhi Agerwal, folks!

Watch out for Nidhhi Agerwal, folks!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'I don't want to be normal.' 'I have worked so hard to get people to notice me that if they are noticing me now, I am very happy.' 'If they are saying anything -- good or bad -- I am fine with it.'

'I never thought Baa would become so popular!'

'I never thought Baa would become so popular!'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Veteran actress Sudha Shivpuri, known for her role as Baa on Ekta Kapoor's hugely popular telly soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, passed away, on May 20 in Mumbai. She was 77. We reproduce an interview with the veteran actress, published in January 2008.