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Bangladesh EC kicks out Jamaat from elections

Bangladesh EC kicks out Jamaat from elections

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Election Commissioner Shah Nawaz said the Jamaat would not be able to participate in the polls as the high court had declared its registration illegal.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

Bangladesh ferry capsizes after collision, at least 48 dead

Bangladesh ferry capsizes after collision, at least 48 dead

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

At least 48 people, including many women and children, were killed on Sunday when an overcrowded ferry with over 150 passengers sank after a collision with a trawler

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The victim, identified as Kartik Vasudev, had been shot at an entrance of the subway station in Toronto.

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no doubt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a 'successful' India captain if he is handed the responsibility in the future.

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Why has Priyanka dropped 'Jonas' from her name?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Pooja shoots with Amitabh... Like Sunny and Dulquer's selfies? What Rhea does to feel the newnormal?

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

Maharashtra government orders probe into Zakir Naik's speeches

Maharashtra government orders probe into Zakir Naik's speeches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The Maharashtra government has asked Mumbai police to conduct a probe into controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches amid reports that his sermons inspired one of the terrorists involved in the attack on a restaurant in Dhaka.

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Faraaz Hossain, 20-year-old, was one such extraordinary human being as he chose to die at the hands of the terrorists rather than leave his friends alone.

Kohli, Pandya breached Covid protocol

Kohli, Pandya breached Covid protocol

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

By posing with folks at the baby store, the soon-to-be-daddy and the just-become-daddy inadvertently breached Cricket Australia's biosecurity norms, an official told the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

When Yash met Mahi

When Yash met Mahi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

When MSD looked at the 18 year old, Yash greeted The Master with a shy Namaste.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

Victorious Bangladesh hail new-found aggression

Victorious Bangladesh hail new-found aggression

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hailed the South Asian team's new-found aggression, believing that beaten Australia will have far more respect for them in the second and final Test at Chittagong next week.

Born without arms, this dancer is living her dreams

Born without arms, this dancer is living her dreams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Meet Vitoria Bueno, a 16-year-old dancer whose genetic condition left her without arms.

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Even though the plot is predictable, Allu Arjun's swag makes this film an edge-of-the seat action-drama, observes Divya Nair.

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The tears of England's losing players at Wembley were replicated across the nation on Sunday night, mixed in with disappointment and alcohol, after Italy beat Gareth Southgate's young side in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Not directly connected to the stars, who have their own security, they are part of the unregulated work force that keeps the engines running smoothly in the showbiz industry.

SUNKEN: A look inside China's capsized ship

SUNKEN: A look inside China's capsized ship

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Rediff.com takes a look inside the capsized Eastern Star ferry and finds remnants of the ruination of over 400 lives in its detritus.

How Romeo Beckham earned whopping 45,000 pounds for a day's work

How Romeo Beckham earned whopping 45,000 pounds for a day's work

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

David Beckham's 12-year-old son Romeo Beckham cashed-in 45,000 pounds for one day's work after modeling for high-end fashion brand Burberry, it has been revealed.

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton apologised on Thursday to former US tennis star James Blake, who was arrested after being wrongly identified as a suspect in a fraud ring and said he is concerned over how much force is used.

How to be a star in the sack and more sex news

How to be a star in the sack and more sex news

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Everything you wanted to know about in-between the sheets.

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Rediff.com9 May 2021

According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Warner and Slater got into a late night physical altercation

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is one of the best and most uncompromised films of Indian cinema, says Sukanya Verma.

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday pledged financial assistance for infrastructure 'related to oxygen support' in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and will also raise funds by auctioning special blue jerseys to be worn by players in an upcoming IPL match.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.

Aussie IPL stars still waiting for outstanding payments from Pune

Aussie IPL stars still waiting for outstanding payments from Pune

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Australian players who were part of the Pune Warriors squad in the Indian Premier League have received only 65 per cent of the total amount due to them by the now defunct franchise.

Natarajan visits temple, tonsures head

Natarajan visits temple, tonsures head

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Feeling blessed,' the left-arm pacer -- the first Indian player to make his debut across all three formats in the same series -- tweeted.

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in which senior ministers including Revenue Minister Ashoka, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar and Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, medical experts and senior officials participated.

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The UK-based retailer can add to the best practices it already brings to Tata's retail business.