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Government says it is safe; Lok Sabha polls in May

Government says it is safe; Lok Sabha polls in May

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Dismissing any threat in wake of plans by some anti-Telangana Lok Sabha MPs, including those from Congress, to bring a no-confidence motion, Union Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday said the government has the numbers and the general elections will be held in May as per schedule.

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Heartfelt, sharp, aware, bright, and sincere, these are the best speeches from the show.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

10 photos that show it's an odd, weird world out there

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'2015 gave us a set of Hindi films that brought to light, the true uncorrupted joys of filmmaking even in their roughness.' 'Films which told us why we loved films in the first place. Films that were less ashamed of revealing their weakness and ones that took chances with audience expectations.'

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill! Two more Harry Potter books are on their way. And fans have clearly not lost any passion for the franchise.

'People feel I have lost my appeal because I'm not single'

'People feel I have lost my appeal because I'm not single'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Bollywood runs on the idea of age.' 'The moment you're single, even if you're 40, you're still appealing, you're still young.' 'The moment you're married, even if you're 25, it's uh huh. She's not sexy anymore.'

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The software had, perhaps unknown to Dr Tripathi, tracked the changes he had made. The 'morph track' feature of the software provided a trail of what had been done and also indicated that the doctor had, it seemed, opted to morph Sheena's face with the provided skull, much in the same manner that Fantamorph can turn a woman into a cheetah.

When Aryan Khan made me a celebrity

When Aryan Khan made me a celebrity

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

US-based journalist Preeti Singh's daughter studied with Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's son, Aryan.

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anirban Lahiri battled for a good part of the day but managed to keep himself afloat with three birdies over the last five holes to finish even par and stayed at four-under for 54 holes at the DP World Tour Golf Championships in Dubai, on Saturday.

Review: Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam is brilliant

Review: Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam is brilliant

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

SuSu Sudhi Vathmeekam handles the subject of physical limitations judiciously without trying to manipulate a viewer's emotions, writes Paresh C Palicha.

'I kicked Arjun's butt'

'I kicked Arjun's butt'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Ileana D'Cruz shows Rediff.com a different side to her.

Modi takes a dig at Kejriwal over power bills

Modi takes a dig at Kejriwal over power bills

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

In an apparent dig at the Aam Aadmi Party over its poll pledge to reduce power bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wondered how such promises could be made by political parties in states which are dependent on electricity supply from outside.

When Sania Mirza beat her husband at table tennis

When Sania Mirza beat her husband at table tennis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Indian star Sania Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, spoke about her personal life with actress Neha Dhupia in her chat show No Filter Neha.

My records are not meant to be broken, declares Bolt in Bangalore

My records are not meant to be broken, declares Bolt in Bangalore

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Laughing off questions on potential challengers, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt turned on the charm offensive on his maiden trip to India, throwing humility out of the window to declare that his records are pretty much out of reach.

Mahindra did not anticipate legal hurdles after Satyam buy

Mahindra did not anticipate legal hurdles after Satyam buy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

In June last year, Tech Mahindra completed acquisition of Mahindra Satyam -- erstwhile Satyam Computer Services -- to become India's fifth largest software services firm. Mahindra is also the Chairman of Tech Mahindra.

'Sushma helped Lalit Modi to return favours her family received'

'Sushma helped Lalit Modi to return favours her family received'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Congress on Monday stepped attacked on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj alleging there was "quid pro quo" involved in her "assistance" to Lalit Modi in obtaining British travel documents and demanded that the scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner be brought back and tried in India.

'The rainbow has risen from the ashes!'

'The rainbow has risen from the ashes!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

What's it like for two people of the same sex to be in love Mumbai? Anita Aikara/Rediff.com finds out.

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.

10 phrases Indians love to use!

10 phrases Indians love to use!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

We're like that only!

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Aditya Chopra's film reminds us that a well-shot Bollywood romantic film can be so entertaining even when it does not offer anything new, says Aseem Chhabra.

Winter Olympics: Czech shredder Ledecka stuns Alpine world with gold

Winter Olympics: Czech shredder Ledecka stuns Alpine world with gold

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The 22-year-old was ranked 43rd in the World Cup standings in Super-G and was thought to have a better chance of gold in the snowboarding events she will also contest in Pyeongchang, an unprecedented doubling up.

'I would marry a tree in real life too'

'I would marry a tree in real life too'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Suraj Sharma reveals how delivering a Subway sandwich landed him Life in Pi and other fun stories.

Sania decides to play in Asian Games

Sania decides to play in Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

In a significant development, Sania Mirza has agreed to play in the upcoming Asian Games, two days after All India Tennis Association announced that they would allow top players to miss the Incheon event, keeping in mind their requirements on the professional circuit.

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'With Tiger, you always need to be on your toes and always ready to dance.'

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Charlie Sheen is one crazy coot!

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Arsenal's Aubameyang compared to Henry after his derby double

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.

Does he have the best role in Golmaal Again!!!?

Does he have the best role in Golmaal Again!!!?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Arshad Warsi on working in Golmaal Again, gearing up for the third part in Munnabhai series and more...

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

Bald actor? Hit hai, boss!

Bald actor? Hit hai, boss!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Going bald seems to increase the film's fortunes!

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2019

How has Raj Thackeray, who is as much a businessman as politician, been able to pull it off, when most Opposition politicians live in fear of IT and ED and CBI, asks Krishna Prasad after attending a Raj rally in Nashik.

Malinga gamble starting to pay dividends for Sri Lanka

Malinga gamble starting to pay dividends for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The toe-crusher is hitting the target, the bouncer is coming out well and, most importantly, the wicket column is swelling again.

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Where they go, millions follow.

Can you find love after 40?

Can you find love after 40?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

After 40, getting into a romance is like batting your eyelashes at an approaching SUV before throwing yourself under its wheels, says Mitali Saran.

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

It is in no ways a mass market product as it does not give two-hoots about stuff like fuel efficiency and practicality.

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.