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The fitness trainer who got Kangana to sweat it out

The fitness trainer who got Kangana to sweat it out

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Meet 'the original Pilates girl' Namrata Purohit, who has been training Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, among other B-Town celebs.

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Kohli represents a new generation of young Indians who are willing to play hard, win every match and dominate the rivals,' says Indrajit Gupta.

'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.

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The 55-year-old had previously suggested that Twenty20 internationals should be stopped to alleviate players' schedules.

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.'

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Dolly Jain knows 325 ways of draping the sari, a talent that has taken her to the Limca Book Records.

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Getting to know Dulquer better...

Others go to the Alps, we explore the gateway to them

Others go to the Alps, we explore the gateway to them

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A Swiss sojourn may start at Alpines but its real charm lies in Interlaken, says Geetanjali Krishna.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

What changed the India-US relationship forever

What changed the India-US relationship forever

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In the mid-1980s, India and the US struggled to arrive at sufficient confidence for Washington to even sell a supercomputer to India for monsoon prospecting. Now, the most sensitive military technologies, data, and intelligence resources are being shared. This would not have happened without that one, big deal that changed the fundamentals of India-US relations, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

LFW model Anita Kumar tells us how she fought multiple rejections and came back stronger each time.

Was an early riser but irresponsible as student: Obama

Was an early riser but irresponsible as student: Obama

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

United States President Barack Obama has said he used to get up every morning before sunrise for studies during school days but was an "irresponsible" student.

How to write a bestseller: Tips from Agatha Christie

How to write a bestseller: Tips from Agatha Christie

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Christie often stated that she would plan out the murder or event first and then set the introduction, background and resolution following it.

We have defined women's team sport in India: Mithali

We have defined women's team sport in India: Mithali

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'This is the beginning of good times for women's cricket.'

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'All of us wear multiple faces, multiple masks. but who are we really?', J J Valaya, designer and photographer, asks K S Shekhawat.

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

Ensure that WhatsApp users are not entrapped: SC to govt

Ensure that WhatsApp users are not "entrapped": SC to govt

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The remarks by the top court came at the fag end of the day-long hearing after WhatsApp, while opposing the maintainability of the plea challenging its 2016 privacy policy, explained the nitty-gritty involved in it.

We've just been outplayed, declares Aus captain Paine

We've just been outplayed, declares Aus captain Paine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'We've tried to bounce Pujara, we've tried wide of the stumps, we've tried at the stumps, Nathan Lyon's been over and around ... and he's been too good for us'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

We should have anticipated it on August 5 last year, when we made the big changes in J&K. Amit Shah left nothing to chance when he told Parliament that 'we will bring back Aksai Chin even at the cost of our lives'. 'Then, there were the new maps, objections to the CPEC going through Indian territory, the weather reports.' A broad territorial status quo had existed in Ladakh-Aksai Chin since 1962. India made its intention to change this public, notes Shekhar Gupta.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

A dummies' guide to figure out US elections

A dummies' guide to figure out US elections

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

If you are confused about the US presidential elections, here's a simple guide by Smita Prakash to explain how it works.

Why the Raees trailer offends me

Why the Raees trailer offends me

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

It reinforces the Muslim stereotype, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

The Shah Rukh Khan heroine who is going places

The Shah Rukh Khan heroine who is going places

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'If you are playing someone whom Shah Rukh loves in the film, that's enough for me!' 'I am obviously not his phone texting buddy, but I'd like to believe we are friends!'

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It's looking odds-on there won't be a data protection law before this edition of the Lok Sabha is dissolved.' 'This limbo has enabled all sorts of businesses that would be illegal in countries that do have data protection laws,' notes Devangshu Datta.

When Anil Kapoor romanced Madhuri

When Anil Kapoor romanced Madhuri

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit get ready to make Total Dhamaal on the big screen again!

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Lady Gaga would rather be fat than shallow

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

This and more news from the world of showbiz in this latest edition of our glamour round-up.

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Adam Scott wins 'Ugly' to defend Australian Masters

Adam Scott wins 'Ugly' to defend Australian Masters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

World No 2 Adam Scott stood firm in the face of a fierce charge from Matt Kuchar to defend his home Australian Masters by two strokes on Sunday as the American's challenge crumbled over the closing holes.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Without me, would Virat go wild with the bat?

Without me, would Virat go wild with the bat?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

'My type exists in heaps -- millions really -- cheering, cussing and calculating from the comforts of our living room as if the television screen can magically convey our woe or wisdom to the player.' 'Except without our frantic cheering, irrational logic and infectious gusto, the sport would have half its appeal.' Sukanya Verma on what it is like to be the Indian Cricket Fan.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

England must copy carefree Moeen's style, says Hussain

England must copy carefree Moeen's style, says Hussain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

England's batsmen must try and emulate Moeen Ali's carefree approach if the team are to have any chance of lifting the World Cup, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

Star looks to score big on Aussie tour

Star looks to score big on Aussie tour

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The entire series consists of the shorter format of cricket, which draws more audiences.

Anand held by Caruana in first round of Norway Chess

Anand held by Caruana in first round of Norway Chess

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

It was a huge drama on the opening day as World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway lost on time from a winning position in the longest game of the day.

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Touch Bar in place of the function keys brings the convenience of the touchscreen (of iPhones and iPads) to the MacBook. And that's not all. Abhik Sen lists the many reasons why he considers the Apple MacBook Pro a great notebook computer to have.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.