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'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Pakistan's army has got a streak of democracy. It is more democratic than the country.'

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

When country faces difficult time...: SC pulls up Rohingya petitioners

When country faces difficult time...: SC pulls up Rohingya petitioners

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh also questioned the authenticity of materials placed before it by petitioner Mohd Ismail and others and refused to stay any further deportation of Rohingyas saying similar relief was denied by the court.

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

'Do not oversell the India story'

'Do not oversell the India story'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Through the book 'Make in India' authors Ranjini Manian and Joanne Grady Husky bring you the wisdom of twelve CEOS who walked the trail before them.

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

Rediff.com17 May 2025

History was made under the Doha lights as Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90-meter barrier - a mark he had chased for years.

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

From 'hope to history': Cricketing world explodes with joy as SA finally win major ICC title

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The SC bench agreed to hear the pleas of Shashikant Goyal and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, and issued notices to Madhya Pradesh and the NCT of Delhi for their responses and posted the matter on June 9.

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'He's gonna inspire billions of girls and boys.'

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That's what women feel like on the inside when guys tease them on the road.'

History in Minutes: When Nehru's Kerchief Became Sudan's Flag

History in Minutes: When Nehru's Kerchief Became Sudan's Flag

Rediff.com27 May 2025

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 61st death anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recalls how India's first prime minister cultivated a unique role for the newly independent country on the world stage.

'Indian Markets To Outperform For Next 20 Years'

'Indian Markets To Outperform For Next 20 Years'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'When you have the best market at your doorstep, international diversification is a distraction.'

Rs 118 cr: MF Husain painting is India's most expensive

Rs 118 cr: MF Husain painting is India's most expensive

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

MF Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra), a 13-panel masterpiece from the 1950s, has been sold at a Christie's auction in New York for USD 13.8 million, setting a new record for the most expensive work of modern Indian art. The sale nearly doubles the previous record held by Amrita Sher-Gil's "The Story Teller." "Gram Yatra," meaning "village pilgrimage," is considered a cornerstone of Husain's oeuvre, celebrating the diversity of independent India. The painting was acquired by a doctor in Delhi in 1954 and later bequeathed to Oslo University Hospital. The proceeds of the sale will support the training of future doctors at the institution.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Ritika reposted his announcement with a series of emotional emojis-a broken heart, a salute, and teary eyes-capturing the raw sentiment of the moment.

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

March 15, 2025, Saturday, marks the 50th anniversary of India's landmark victory over Pakistan in the final of the 1975 hockey World Cup.

Why Preity Zinta's Final Loss Hurts

Why Preity Zinta's Final Loss Hurts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Preity Zinta, like Punjab Kings, is a fighter. Her disappointment today only adds to the fire for tomorrow. The tears she held back will likely fuel next season's charge. Because if there's one thing the IPL has taught us, it's that passion like hers doesn't fade. It only comes back louder.

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan brings to the table, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Crash: 'Preliminary Report Will Have Answers'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'A few answers for the reason of the crash will be known -- whether it was a technical fault, design issue, human error etc.'

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The surge in the market price is also attributed to demand by retail and high-networth individual investors ahead of the IPO.

Chhaya Kadam Returns To Cannes

Chhaya Kadam Returns To Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A year after she gained widespread recognition for her work in All We Imagine As Light, which won the festival's prestigious Grand Prix award, Chhaya Kadam makes her return.

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage.

'Investors Prefer A Staggered Approach'

'Investors Prefer A Staggered Approach'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global uncertainty, they see near-term risks around the direction of a global trade war.'

BJP trashes reports of distributing sindoor to women

BJP trashes reports of distributing sindoor to women

Rediff.com30 May 2025

No politician should use such language, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Friday as it chastised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her choice of words targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Chhonzin Angmo became the first visually-impaired woman from India to plant the Tricolour on Earth's highest mountain.

Women We Admire: India's Trailblazing Pilots

Women We Admire: India's Trailblazing Pilots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

We celebrate the pioneering achievements of Captain Durba Banerjee and Avani Chaturvedi, leaders in Indian aviation.

Archie and friends celebrate Holi in new comic book

Archie and friends celebrate Holi in new comic book

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Archie Comics has released a new story featuring the celebration of Holi in India. The 10-page story, titled "Celebration Surprise," appears in "The World of Betty & Veronica digest #38." Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications Nancy Silberkleit said the story was inspired by her own experiences celebrating Holi in India and her desire to celebrate Om Arora, the owner of Delhi-based Variety Book Depot, who has been a long-time distributor of Archie Comics in India.

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi, once known more for his fiery medium fast bowling than for his fiery oratory, recalls besting future India paceman Venkatesh Prasad in an inter-university final match in the early 90s.

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Sindhu has been off colour this year, struggling for form.

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The glorious singer is simply sensational at 77 and we just love her!

Why Trisha, Abhirami Admire Kamal Haasan

Why Trisha, Abhirami Admire Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Trisha Krishnan and Abhirami on sharing screen space with Kamal Haasan and working with Mani Ratnam.

Got a call at 2:30 from Gen Munir: Pak PM on Nur Khan Airbase strike

Got a call at 2:30 from Gen Munir: Pak PM on Nur Khan Airbase strike

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's ballistic missiles hit Nur Khan Airbase and other sites on May 10, a rare acknowledgement that contradicts Pakistan's usual stance of denial when it comes to Indian military action.