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PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

PIX: Preity Zinta's South African holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In a veiled reference to China's aggressive military behaviour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoiding actions that may further complicate situation will go a long way in bringing sustained regional peace.

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We have fewer actors in every scene.' 'We don't have family scenes or scenes that involve a lot of people.' 'We are not doing scenes which are intimate or require closeness.'

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'By the time he gets done, he'll not only be the best player of his generation, but the best ever.' 'It'll take another 100 years for someone to break his records.'

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

Must read: Chhavi has an important message for parents

Must read: Chhavi has an important message for parents

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'We have the power to shape the world's future by means of teaching good values to our own kids.'

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, made the remarks while speaking at a special flag installation ceremony organised at the Security Council stakeout here on Monday. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council - India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico - were installed at the stakeout during the special ceremony.

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

In the dock over Lalit Modi row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje insisted that she has not been asked to resign and media was running "false" reports to tarnish her image and cause "political damage".

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Meet a Mumbai couple whose hearts are so big that they emptied out their entire savings to help feed the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Politics behind the Budget

The Politics behind the Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The BJP would want that by March 2022, when UP votes, the economy starts looking up and it heads into the polls with no other issue distracting from its main poll plank of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Her story is sure to tug on your heartstrings.

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

7 reasons you must buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

7 reasons you must buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com13 May 2013

These are golden lessons learned from our elders over the years, says Sumit Rajwade.

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

X'mas recipes: Mince pie and plum pudding

X'mas recipes: Mince pie and plum pudding

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Two traditional Christmas recipes for you.

Jharkhand joins call for No Confidence Motion against IOA chief

Jharkhand joins call for No Confidence Motion against IOA chief

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The Jharkhand Olympic Association joined Hockey India and the Bowling Federation of India in demanding a No Confidence Motion against incumbent IOA president N Ramachandran by calling a Special General Body Meeting.

Don't be a Google parent! 12 healthy tips for you

Don't be a Google parent! 12 healthy tips for you

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Children will fall and rise again; that is what life is all about, says Virender Kapoor.

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Determined defending and unstinting effort kept the League Two team in the game against opponents lying second in the Premier League, almost 70 places above them.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Oli did not attend the meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee, he said, adding that the next meeting of the top body of the NCP will be held a week later. The meeting took place after it was postponed seven times to allow Oli and Prachanda more time to sort out their differences.

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The awareness of how big my father's sacrifice came to me when we went for the Republic Day parade and my mother received the Ashok Chakra,' Rukmini Vasanth, whose father Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action fighting terrorists, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Maharashtra politics: Who won, who lost

Maharashtra politics: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

There's no telling how long this government will last or how cordial the relations between the alliance partners will be, but it tells us that while constancy and fealty pay, timing is everything, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'... And give him the confidence and freedom to express himself.'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

'My mom was not ill'

'My mom was not ill'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'We were shocked to know about her death.' 'We couldn't believe it because she was not sick or in a bad condition.'

Work From Home vs Work At Home

Work From Home vs Work At Home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

HR sends an email saying I absented myself from a Zoom conference and the boss is pissed. I take the clothes out of the washing machine, sighs Kishore Singh.

Biden announces national security team

Biden announces national security team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security council.

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

India women's team divided over coach Powar's retention

India women's team divided over coach Powar's retention

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Another change of coach will effect our growth and we will have to start from the scratch. And whatever may be the reason for Ramesh Sir's and Mithali Raj's conflicts, they should solve it across the table like a family and call it truce. This will provide more sense and security to them and the entire team'

Wife of Indian-origin businessman shot dead in US pleads for 'selflessness, love'

Wife of Indian-origin businessman shot dead in US pleads for 'selflessness, love'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Harnish Patel's wife issued a statement to The Lancaster News on Thursday and thanked the Lancaster community and the sheriff's office for their support and for celebrating her husband's life.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'My biggest contribution is the creation of the first 'modern Indian law firm',' Cyril Shroff tells Sudipto Dey.