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Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

'It's so amazing I get to roleplay for a living'

'It's so amazing I get to roleplay for a living'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

'Touch wood, I'm blessed that I am getting this chance to do the things I love.' 'I know a lot of people would love to be in my place.'

At A Theatre Near You This November...

At A Theatre Near You This November...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Quite a few big movies are coming your way in theatres this November.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Bhumi Gyaan: How Women Can Get What They Want

Bhumi Gyaan: How Women Can Get What They Want

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'Every woman should believe she is a lady killer because that's the only way she can gain the confidence to achieve whatever she wants in life.'

T20 PIX: Batting flops as India women lose to England

T20 PIX: Batting flops as India women lose to England

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

India's bowlers put up a valiant effort with a below par total to defend before rookie Alice Capsey held her nerves to guide England to a seven-wicket win in the third women's T20 International.

It's raining public offers as markets make a comeback

It's raining public offers as markets make a comeback

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

More companies are harbouring aspirations to go public, following a sharp market rebound after June's nadir. In August, seven companies expecting to raise a cumulative Rs 10,425 crore filed their draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The amount they are looking to mop up is the highest since March, when 13 companies filed their DRHPs to raise a combined Rs 19,494 crore, reveals data provided by PRIME Database - a source of comprehensive information on all capital market offerings.

The Women We Loved In 2022

The Women We Loved In 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022.

Agnipath will make youngsters better citizens: Top commanders

Agnipath will make youngsters better citizens: Top commanders

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

"Only time will tell us about that but I am quite sure that if a youngster who has, as you said, got brainwashed (into terrorism), joins the services under the scheme and stays with us for four years, I am sure he will be a different person and probably more of an Indian than a radical as you brought out," the air marshal told reporters.

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Could it have been more reformist? Of course, but this is an election year Budget, observes Akash Prakash.

Boots UK sale abandoned; RIL to look for other opportunities

Boots UK sale abandoned; RIL to look for other opportunities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

American retail major Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday said it would retain its pharma retail business - Boots UK - thus abandoning the entire sale process. The company did not make any comment specifically on the offer made by Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries (RIL), which had made a bid for the company last month. "As a result of market instability severely impacting financing availability, no third party has been able to make an offer that adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company.

Russian athletes out of Beijing Paralympics

Russian athletes out of Beijing Paralympics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The about-face comes less than 24 hours after the IPC on Wednesday announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete

'Shreyas getting Test cap was the happiest moment of my life'

'Shreyas getting Test cap was the happiest moment of my life'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Shreyas Iyer's father Santosh has a unique WhatsApp DP: his son donning the whites and holding the 2017 Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars celebrate Valentine's Day with loved-up pictures and messages.

Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Mithali tweeted a statement and wrote: 'Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support.'

Lata loved to sport jeans

Lata loved to sport jeans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

6 Ways To Get Vitamin D In Your Diet

6 Ways To Get Vitamin D In Your Diet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

While most of us remain confined to our homes to stay safe from the pandemic, Dr Raashi Mehta, consultant dermatologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai, suggests foods you may include in your diet to boost Vitamin D levels.

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Changing some of your lifestyle habits may result in the most rewarding results not only for your bone health, but also your overall health.

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

IAF chief flies single-seater Tejas MK 1 fighter

IAF chief flies single-seater Tejas MK 1 fighter

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew a Tejas single-seater light combat aircraft MK1 FOC fighter during his visit to IAF and flight test establishments and facilities of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I had the Indian American community fully supportive from day one when I ran and they said, Yes.' 'I ran again, I lost and they said, Yes.' 'I came back to them again, and they said, Yes, every time.'

T20I rankings: Kohli stays top; Dhawan, Chahal rise

T20I rankings: Kohli stays top; Dhawan, Chahal rise

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli consolidated his position at the top of the table, while openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan moved up in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings.

Gita Gopinath to take No 2 role at IMF as First Deputy Managing Director

Gita Gopinath to take No 2 role at IMF as First Deputy Managing Director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Gita Gopinath, the IMF's Indian-American chief economist has been promoted as its First Deputy Managing Director recognising her exceptional intellectual leadership in helping the global economy and the Fund to navigate the "twists and turns" of the "worst economic crisis of our lives". Gopinath would replace Geoffrey Okamoto who plans to leave the International Monetary Fund early next year, Kristalina Georgieva, IMF's managing director announced on Thursday. Gopinath, who was scheduled to return to her academic position at Harvard University in January 2022, has decided to stay, she said. Gopinath, 49, has served as the first female chief economist of the Washington-based global lender for three years.

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma lists the best mystery movies this past decade.

Mai Review

Mai Review

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma.

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

'Eat healthy. Walk a lot. And feel happy within'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'Good food is very important because what we eat reflects on our skin.' 'Workout keeps our body in shape and both together keep us energetic and fresh.'

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Why Taapsee is 'doubly excited'

Why Taapsee is 'doubly excited'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

'The shift in genres and characters really helps me to keep going. I don't get bored. Tired, yeah, but never bored.'

Doyen of women's cricket, Mithali ends glorious career

Doyen of women's cricket, Mithali ends glorious career

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The cricketer from Rajasthan attained the legendary status with her exploits with the bat for over two decades.

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Tata Neu in numbers: 120 mn customers, 2,500 offline stores, 80 mn downloads

Tata Neu in numbers: 120 mn customers, 2,500 offline stores, 80 mn downloads

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Shivani Shinde reports. The youngest member of the Tata group, the much-awaited Tata Neu, has finally been launched for people across the country. The 'super app' offers a number of services ranging from financial services to tech, travel and even groceries. The app takes off with a customer base of 120 million, with 2,500 offline stores. According to the Tata group, the app will be a one-stop destination for all consumer needs. The super app also offers a bouquet of financial offers like Unified Payments Interface (UPI), bill payments, loans and insurance. Tata Neu will also provide other services like fashion, gadgets, groceries, travel and health.

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

'Known for his innovative styles and perfumes, Issey Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' famous black turtle neck jumpers.'

Prithviraj Etc: Yash Raj's Box Office Record

Prithviraj Etc: Yash Raj's Box Office Record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

How films under the YRF banner have fared at the box office in the last five years.

Now invest in crypto like MFs

Now invest in crypto like MFs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'If you are ready to stomach the loss, you may invest 3-5 per cent of your portfolio in crypto assets.' 'Of this, 80-90 per cent should be in Bitcoin.'