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Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The show will be called Foodistan.

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Why Hrithik, Kalki would make sexy vampires

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Vampire fever is catching on in Bollywood. We look at actors who would fit the bill brilliantly.

Only lucky soldiers get to see war

Only lucky soldiers get to see war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

We fought as a well knit armed force; blazed our own trail and wrote a golden chapter of the 1971 War, remembers Lieutenant General B T Pandit (retd), who was part of the famous 54 Infantry Division in the war.

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the only Indian Air Force warrior to be decorated with the Param Vir Chakra. 'My admiration for his gallant action remains undiminished,' says M P Anil Kumar. 'It was not his day, yet he made it his own.'

'Rahul's padyatra violation of prohibitory orders'

'Rahul's padyatra violation of prohibitory orders'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Aligarh district administration on Wednesday said that if Rahul Gandhi takes out a 'kisan padyatra' in the district it would be a clear violation of prohibitory orders in force for the past 20 days in the area.

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was today shot dead by two unidentified assailants while he was out for a morning walk, sparking protest by party workers.

How a funny video changed my life

How a funny video changed my life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.

Quiz: Do you know the names of these star kids?

Quiz: Do you know the names of these star kids?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Test your filmi knowledge!

'You can't watch Delhi Belly with your parents'

'You can't watch Delhi Belly with your parents'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Aamir Khan talks about his forthcoming film Delhi Belly.

Dilshan hits ton in Sri Lanka victory

Dilshan hits ton in Sri Lanka victory

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Tillakaratne Dilshan hammered a maiden Twenty20 century to set up Sri Lanka's 35-run victory over Australia in the opening match.

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Take a look at the other celebs at the screening.

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'People, who were killed, didn't even know why they were being killed.' 'Because a couple of Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi, the whole community had to pay for it.'

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

Imran: Delhi Belly is an accurate take on youth

Imran: Delhi Belly is an accurate take on youth

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Imran Khan talks about his upcoming film Delhi Belly.

Now, you can wear D K Bose

Now, you can wear D K Bose

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The lead actors of Delhi Belly launched a range of t-shirts recently.

Wanchoo's resignation accepted, Alva to hold charge of Goa Guv

Wanchoo's resignation accepted, Alva to hold charge of Goa Guv

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Resignation of Bharat Vir Wanchoo as Governor of Goa was accepted on Monday and Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva was given the additional charge of the post.

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 8 of Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the eighth day of the Asian Games on Sunday.

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Bhanwala, who had made history by winning a gold at the CWG in Gold Coast earlier this year, could not repeat Friday's fine qualification performance on the second day of qualification.

A horror I would never forget: Rajdhani passenger

A horror I would never forget: Rajdhani passenger

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Singh, along with his wife and two children were in B-7 coach, one of the coaches of the Mumbai-Delhi train which were gutted between Alot and Thuriya stations in Ratlam district, scampered out of the burning bogey in the dead of the night.

After Housefull, it's a no-show at the box office

After Housefull, it's a no-show at the box office

Rediff.com10 May 2010

A look at the weekend box office report.

Indian prisoner's kin thank Zardari for release

Indian prisoner's kin thank Zardari for release

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

In a telephonic conversation with rediff.com, Anand Vir, brother of 52-year-old Gopal Das, whose release after 27 years in Pakistani prisons was announced by Islamabad on Sunday, said the family is happy about his release, although they have yet to hear of it from the Pakistan government

When movies become about teams

When movies become about teams

Rediff.com5 May 2010

With YRF's latest Badmaash Company around the corner, here's a look at ten very different kinds of Bollywood team movies.

When I met the family of a Kargil martyr

When I met the family of a Kargil martyr

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Gaurav Negi recalls his heartwarming and humbling meeting with the family of Major Padmapani Acharya, who was awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his heroism in the Kargil war in 1999.

Revamping the internal security machinery

Revamping the internal security machinery

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

India needs to evolve a comprehensive security machinery with clearly laid down concepts, carefully defined leadership roles and a workable co-ordination drill.

BSNL move to boost rural Net connectivity

BSNL move to boost rural Net connectivity

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

UP is the first state, where Novatium has launched these products.

A soldier is a symbol of our nationhood, let's salute him

A soldier is a symbol of our nationhood, let's salute him

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Is a martyred soldier just a statistic? Our nation, a great civilisation, a great culture has to learn to respect and feel oneness with its soldiers, says Tarun Vijay.

Poll diary: Motilal Vora has a dream...

Poll diary: Motilal Vora has a dream...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister is hoping for a return to power...in Chhattisgarh this time... Illustration: Uttam Ghosh.

Mom and me: 'You are my best friend'

Mom and me: 'You are my best friend'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Ahead of Mother's Day, readers share their pics with their mother.

'It's very difficult to compare Badmaash Company to any film'

'It's very difficult to compare Badmaash Company to any film'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Parmeet Sethi gets candid with his fans about his directorial debut.

'Shahid was my first choice for Badmaash Company'

'Shahid was my first choice for Badmaash Company'

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Actor-turned-director Parmeet Sethi on the Yash Raj movie.

The glaring goof-up in 3 Idiots

The glaring goof-up in 3 Idiots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Reader Namrata tells us about a Bollywood blooper that she spotted.

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Bhaag DK Bose! Imran & Co. turn rockers for Delhi Belly

Bhaag DK Bose! Imran & Co. turn rockers for Delhi Belly

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The song is the theme of Delhi Belly, says Imran

Virginia governor-elect appoints Indian as advisor

Virginia governor-elect appoints Indian as advisor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Virginia's Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed his close friend and long-time fundraiser Dr Kamlesh Dave to his transition team for economic development.

Anushka Sharma: I did not kiss to attract attention

Anushka Sharma: I did not kiss to attract attention

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The pretty actress on her forthcoming film Badmaash Company and more.

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

'Whatever Hathras DM did against the wishes of the family is against the rule of law'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'He may have had his reservations about the law and order situation there, but the way the family of the victim was intimidated raises a lot of questions about the intentions of the DM.'

Explore if Bhagat Singh can be declared martyr: CIC to MHA

Explore if Bhagat Singh can be declared martyr: CIC to MHA

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said government facilitates freedom fighters and gives pension but revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh are not even give the status of a martyr leave aside any financial support to their families.

Intel to make computers cheaper

Intel to make computers cheaper

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

US chip-maker Intel Corp is working on reducing the cost of computers to make them affordable to a vast number of people, an official said.

Voices against Padma honour for Chatwal get louder

Voices against Padma honour for Chatwal get louder

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Noted journalists Vir Sanghvi and Pritish Nandy have revealed that they will be jointly filing a Right To Information application with the Central Information Commission (CIC) with regard to this year's Padma Award list and the questionable inclusion of Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal in it.

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.