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Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

The Fame Game Review

The Fame Game Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

What The Fame Game showcases is the depth and marvels of Madhuri as she switches between star and human, mother and woman, notes Sukanya Verma.

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Delight family you might visiting abroad with a gift of homemade theplas.

Free Congress From Gandhis' Stranglehold

Free Congress From Gandhis' Stranglehold

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Even when the Congress is facing the toughest challenge in its long history, it shows no sign of turning a new leaf and injecting internal democracy to revive its fortunes, argues Virendra Kapoor.

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Bollywood actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman were huge inspirations, and they have stuck with us.'

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The Board decided to award full marks for it to students, following an outrage over the board allegedly promoting 'gender stereotyping' and supporting 'regressive notions'

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years of life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The current question is about the BJP-ruled Centre, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like its predecessors, not arguing the Union of India's case effectively and continuously, whenever the matter came up in the past, if its case still was that Rajiv's killing was an 'act of terror', asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

Puzhu Review

Puzhu Review

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Mammootty plays the despicable Kuttan with absolute integrity, observes Divya Nair.

Will enter assembly only after TDP wins, vows sobbing Chandrababu

Will enter assembly only after TDP wins, vows sobbing Chandrababu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

A sobbing Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday vowed to step into the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly again only after returning to power.

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

His advice was to always start with small positions because we are bound to make mistakes; and remain humble because the markets can be merciless, remembers Debashis Basu.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

'CUET is a very good initiative'

'CUET is a very good initiative'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'One of the advantages is that students need not take many entrance examinations.'

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The department also said there is nothing to suggest that the state authorities failed to address any shortage of COVID-19 drugs.

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS From Kiara-Shahid

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS From Kiara-Shahid

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

From getting candid about their partners to confessing their embarrassing stories and cringe performances, Sasha and Kiara -- and, of course, the host Karan Johar -- gave us an entertaining episode.

'Lataji was very nice'

'Lataji was very nice'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

How I DEFEATED Cancer

How I DEFEATED Cancer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'I have to take better care of myself.' 'I was lucky that the cancer was diagnosed at a very early stage.'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Selfie with mom: 'She was kind and selfless'

Selfie with mom: 'She was kind and selfless'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their mothers mean to them.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

Wellness guru: How to avoid over-eating during festivals?

Wellness guru: How to avoid over-eating during festivals?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The simplest rule to follow is to eat at the right time, says Roopashree Sharma.

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Make Your Network Your Net Worth

Make Your Network Your Net Worth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Who you know today will determine who you know tomorrow.' 'Becoming an expert in your domain will incentivise others to have you in their networks.' 'And the more diverse your network, the better it is.' An enlightening excerpt from Ambi Parmeswaran's All The World's A Stage: A Personal Branding Story.

'They robbed us of thousands of acres'

'They robbed us of thousands of acres'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The government is just laying foundation stones everywhere.' 'It has hardly inaugurated anything.'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Meet Joya Nandy Kazi, Hollywood's go-to-choreographer for Indian traditional dance and Bollywood style dance routines.

Don't politicise deaths of infants: Gehlot

Don't politicise deaths of infants: Gehlot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Reacting to criticism over the death of 100 infants at Kota's JK Lon Hospital, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the issue should not be politicised and his government was sensitive to it. His remarks came amid criticism by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, who accused the state government of being insensitive.

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Those who don't want to chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai have no right to stay in India,' BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said.

We have nothing against SRK; he is not at fault: Kin of deceased man

We have nothing against SRK; he is not at fault: Kin of deceased man

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Shah Rukh Khan's Raees train promotion which left a man dead, kicked up a row against the actor but the deceased's mother has now come out in a support of the superstar, saying "he is not at fault".

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The incident took place on August 30 when Air India flight AI 102 was on its way to New Delhi from New York.

Dream is to be the highest wicket-taker for India: Siraj

Dream is to be the highest wicket-taker for India: Siraj

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Siraj, who made his debut for India in Australia, played Test matches against England during the home series earlier this year.

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was also generous, hospitable, sharing of whatever he had.' 'He never ever acted like the inheritor of great wealth.'

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.