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Want to have a healthy period? Let's talk taboos!

Want to have a healthy period? Let's talk taboos!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Team Menstrupedia is inspiring young girls to break taboos and speak about their problems related to menstruation and instilling confidence in them.

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Some unlikely celebrities are behind multiple campaigns to fight the fake news menace.

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Review: Club 60 is promising but loses steam very fast

Review: Club 60 is promising but loses steam very fast

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Nishi Tiwari feels Club 60 is amply peppered with some standout moments but the good parts end very quickly.

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Rediff.com lists those sportsmen who have been accused of 'sleeping with the enemy'

'Why don't you say Jai Hind? What's wrong with Jai Hind?'

'Why don't you say Jai Hind? What's wrong with Jai Hind?'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'How can you say this is a test of my loyalty? I feel comfortable saying "Jai Hind." I feel comfortable saying "Hindustan Zindabad".'

14 things you must never tell your boss

14 things you must never tell your boss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Complaining about work or colleagues won't help you much.

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the anti-national protests in the JNU campus had the backing of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The threat to our pre-schoolers from the worst of Bollywood is far greater than the threat to Sanskrit from German.'

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Mussoorie Diary: 42C, tidy tourists and stingy loo users

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to escape the Mumbai heat in the hills of Uttarakhand and discovers the aftermath of climate change and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Karnal-born model Lakshya Lathar, 20 speaks about his early struggles.

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

He said the government had examined the video recording of the February 28 condolence meeting of slain Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Arun Mahaur, where Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria had participated.

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Narendra Modi Thursday launched an all-out war on the Election Commission accusing it of working "under pressure" and showing bias against him and took out a roadshow defying prohibitory orders over the denial of permission for him to hold a rally in Varanasi

Exclusive! Cardinal tells PM: 'Walk the talk'

Exclusive! Cardinal tells PM: 'Walk the talk'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'The BJP had ruled earlier too, but nothing of this sort happened then... I don't say the government is behind the attacks, but they don't do anything to stop the attacks.' 'The prime minister has to tell the perpetrators that it is not in the interest of the government that such incidents happen.' 'When somebody says all Indians are Hindus, responsible people should ask him to stop and assure the country that this is not the opinion of the government. But it is not happening and it is quite unfortunate,' Cardinal Baselios Cleemis tells Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Putting together a play about the Father of the Nation is no easy task. But when that play is a musical, the challenges increase.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

'I am not dreaming to be the CM's wife'

'I am not dreaming to be the CM's wife'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'He only talks about what concerns our home, like what I have made for lunch or dinner. No politics at home and no controversies too.' 'If I want to know something, I have to update myself from the newspapers or the local people; unfortunately no inside information.' 'He is like a strong fort, which no one can break and get in, not even his wife.'

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

On Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 91st birth anniversary on September 30, we bring back a Rediff Special done on the brilliant filmmaker in December 2002.

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea seemed more at ease on Wednesday, maybe with the INX Media interrogation over temporarily, chatting cheerfully and easily amongst themselves, and with former husband Sanjeev Khanna, at the back of the courtroom, in the accused enclosure.

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Opposition parties disrupted the proceedings of the Parliament for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday over the demonetisation issue.

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Arthur was a charming, quirky, funny, smart journalist who loved all things about films. And he would change my life forever.'

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'You can't take your eyes off him.'

The Congress's prime ministerial candidate: A mystery

The Congress's prime ministerial candidate: A mystery

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Rajeev Srinivasan on whom the Congress might put forth as its leader in 2014.

Our nationalism is only in sentiment, not in behaviour

Our nationalism is only in sentiment, not in behaviour

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Our passionate love for our nation as seen in our anger at slogan shouters does not extend to caring for the nation in other ways. We are one of the dirtiest people on earth and even our holiest river the Ganga can only be cleaned if the Supreme Court orders it, and even then with difficulty,' says Aakar Patel.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Whenever I felt like giving up, I'd think about my father.' 'I think about all the hardships he'd undergone to put me in a good school and give me the best of coaching.'

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy was on Monday blocked by angry protesters for nearly an hour.

'Just wait and see, Mary Kom will be back soon!'

'Just wait and see, Mary Kom will be back soon!'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'It is performing for my country which motivates me every day.' 'That is why till the day I can give my best I will continue to be in boxing.'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

'I fantasised about being in films'

'I fantasised about being in films'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'I remember I was doing The Hate Story and had finished shooting all the other bits with Paoli (Dam, actress), only the erotic bits were left. It was the first time I was doing lovemaking scenes and I had no clue how to do that. My wife was like, 'don't worry, just be comfortable, it's your job.' It was comforting coming from my wife.' Knowing Gulshan Devaiah better.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

'There was no love angle between Manveer and me in Bigg Boss'

'There was no love angle between Manveer and me in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Bigg Boss contestant Nitibha Kaul clears the air.

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'Some TV channels are wrongly reporting that the Honourable CM is no more. It is totally baseless and false,' the hospital says.

Priyanka Chopra: I am not confident about Mary Kom

Priyanka Chopra: I am not confident about Mary Kom

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'I am very ziddi. I think for anyone to be successful in any field, you have to be ziddi. If you are not ziddi, you will not be successful.' Priyanka Chopra is ready with Mary Kom.

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The street-fighter is back and the introspecting, sparingly speaking avatar of Kejriwal has gone on an extended recess. In this grime of heightened Delhi politics, all the good work done by the Delhi government may go down the drain, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Review: Dil Dhadakne Do is charming fluff

Review: Dil Dhadakne Do is charming fluff

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Dil Dhadakne Do unravels like an entire season of soap opera condensed into a nearly three-hour movie, writes Sukanya Verma.