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The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Not deterred by bullets, J&K boy returns home to collect books

Not deterred by bullets, J&K boy returns home to collect books

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Class 10 student, Surinder Kumar risked his life and returned home from a makeshift camp miles away to collect his books that he could not pick up while fleeing to safety.

The T-Shirt Wars

The T-Shirt Wars

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on the evolution of a cultural symbol.

'Should we even be leaving him alone?'

'Should we even be leaving him alone?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

A few days later, we load up our stuff in the car and leave, as dada-ji stands at the gate. His face is tentative, and he definitely looks sad at the prospect of being alone for the first time in what must feel like a century.

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Sab khatam... There is no chance we will return to Afghanistan ever'

'Sab khatam... There is no chance we will return to Afghanistan ever'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Everyone has failed us. The United States ditched us.... We will be forever indebted if the Indian government help us evacuate our family'

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

Chennai's pavement football stars!

Chennai's pavement football stars!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets Chennai's all-girl street children football team who competed in the Street Child World Cup in Moscow.

2 boys hanged by Islamic State for eating during Ramzan

2 boys hanged by Islamic State for eating during Ramzan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Militants hanged signs on the children's neck, which said 'not fasting in Ramadan.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'Each one of us is going through problems. My funda in life is, be nice.'

On Day 30, restrictions eased in most parts of J-K

On Day 30, restrictions eased in most parts of J-K

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

There were no curbs during the day in over 90 per cent of the Valley with the situation being eased in 92 police station areas in view of the improving situation.

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

US woman dumps 8-year-old son for being 'rude, ungovernable'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

"I don't think I'm necessarily a bad mother. I got more like overwhelmed," the mother was quoted as saying by FOX 13 News.

'NEP is anti-India'

'NEP is anti-India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The NEP is a threat, not a hope.'

'My father-in-law dominates our life. Pls help'

'My father-in-law dominates our life. Pls help'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.'

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Don't read this when you're alone at home!

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

Newborn 'Baby India' found in plastic bag in Georgia

Newborn 'Baby India' found in plastic bag in Georgia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The sheriff's office said in a statement it "is continuing to aggressively investigate and to follow leads regarding Baby India. As of today, we are still receiving tips from across the country on the possible identity of 'Baby India'".

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

J&K: 5 killed in blast

J&K: 5 killed in blast

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed on the spot and two other children were critically injured when somebody fiddled with a round type of explosive device that was in the house of SPO Haroon at Gurnal-Beel village on Saturday morning, they said. Later, the two injured children also succumbed to their injuries in hospital, they added.

Why this Obama image was nothing but a good photo-op

Why this Obama image was nothing but a good photo-op

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US president was unaware that the son of a manual labourer had to abandon studies

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

On MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey's statement that public health and hospitals come under states and so insurance compensation data is not available with the Centre, the doctors' body said that it amounts to "abdication of duty and abandonment of the national heroes who have stood up for our people".

Flesh review

Flesh review

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Swara Bhasker and Akshay Oberoi shine in this gripping revenge drama about human trafficking, applauds Namrata Thakker.

'Pimps did not like us talking to sex workers'

'Pimps did not like us talking to sex workers'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'Everyone was talking about migrants, frontline workers and cops...' 'Nobody was talking about sex workers during the pandemic.'

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

On April 15, 2013, the convicts had shoved objects in the victim's private parts and leaving her in a house believing she was dead. The child was rescued 40 hours later on April 17 and had to undergo multiple surgeries at All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Delhi.

Love Guru: Will COVID end our marriage?

Love Guru: Will COVID end our marriage?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris remembered her late mother Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher and civil rights activist from India, saying she has always carried that lesson from her mother with her throughout her career from serving as the first woman District Attorney of San Francisco, to the first woman Attorney General of California, and the first woman of colour to represent California in the United States Senate.

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Meet a Mumbai couple whose hearts are so big that they emptied out their entire savings to help feed the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Once approved by Parliament, there will be a complete ban on commercial surrogacy, but altruistic surrogacy will be permitted for needy infertile couples under strict regulations.

Mumbai colour poisoning: 5 workers of dye factory held

Mumbai colour poisoning: 5 workers of dye factory held

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Two days after over 200 people were affected by colour poisoning while celebrating Holi in Mumbai, the police on Saturday arrested five former workers of an abandoned dye factory in suburban Dharavi, in connection with the incident. Among those who took ill on Thursday were many children in the age group of 9-10 years, who complained of giddiness and vomiting soon after they used toxic colours in Shastrinagar area of Dharavi.

Punjab kids' murders: Ex-MP for open investigation

Punjab kids' murders: Ex-MP for open investigation

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Punjab kids' murders: Ex-MP for open investigation

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

East Delhi fire claimed prominent eunuch 'gurus'

East Delhi fire claimed prominent eunuch 'gurus'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Prominent eunuch community 'gurus', who adopt transgender children abandoned by their families, died in the fire that occurred at a meeting of the community in east Delhi on Sunday.