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Biden's secretary of state will be...

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that the same old politicians, who are responsible for the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, are being brought out of the woodwork after four years,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Veteran actor and politician Raj Babbar, who shares a very close personal and professional relationship with the Chopra family, remembers the late Ravi Chopra.

Our man in Moscow

Our man in Moscow

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

'I was dying to work with Madhur'

'I was dying to work with Madhur'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Porsche Boxter unveiled!

Porsche Boxter unveiled!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Cherchez les bureaucrats

Cherchez les bureaucrats

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

John Cena and Nikki Bella's split will break your heart

John Cena and Nikki Bella's split will break your heart

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The popular wrestling couple were dating since 2012.

Iran's Karimi crowned top Asian footballer

Iran's Karimi crowned top Asian footballer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Iran forward Ali Karimi edged out fellow nominees A'ala Hubail of Bahrain and Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura.

Husain withdraws 'Meenaxi'

Husain withdraws 'Meenaxi'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

This follows protests by Muslim organisations against a song in the movie.

Honduras frustrate Canada

Honduras frustrate Canada

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Urmila's back... Don 3 is not on...

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

'How much will you befool country': Oppn slams PM on NRC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The NRC has been discussed neither in Parliament nor in the Cabinet, Modi said on Sunday.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Is India heading for bankruptcy?

Is India heading for bankruptcy?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Time to experiment

Time to experiment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

World Boxing C'ships: Mary Kom, Sarita sail into Round 2

World Boxing C'ships: Mary Kom, Sarita sail into Round 2

Rediff.com19 May 2016

MC Mary Kom began her campaign in style by outpunching Sweden's Juliana Soderstrom in her opening bout of the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championships in Astana.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

'An era of fiscal pessimism is setting in, which, if not countered intellectually, is going to have the same effect as export pessimism has had,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

'One step at a time, we will get back to our lives'

'One step at a time, we will get back to our lives'

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'There are a lot of lessons for everybody to learn and I hope they are not temporary.'

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'Alas, the Congress party offers no suggestions as to how to unscramble the omlette it cooked during 2004-2014 on which the Modi government may have since lavishly spread some tomato ketchup,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Should I replace walking with running?

Should I replace walking with running?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Why not knock off a few more kilos and a couple of inches now that the desire for an amble has replaced that for cheesecake?' wonders Kishore Singh.

Bigg Boss 10: Rohan gets wild

Bigg Boss 10: Rohan gets wild

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

When the task is about survival, violence is one of the many means contestants will employ. But when Swami Om is involved, violence seems to be the only obvious way out.

Go slow, diversion ahead

Go slow, diversion ahead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'Surprisingly, the most frequent of the walking squads are the Auntyjis, those you'd hardly credit with such dedication.' 'Yet, they're always present and the sprightliest of the lot in their salwar suits and saris,' says Kishore Singh.

Ram Gopal Varma to go SILENT

Ram Gopal Varma to go SILENT

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

'Silence,' says RGV, 'is as effective as sound in film.'

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Remember these 5 moments when you wanted to yell, scream, whoop, shout, cringe?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Bollywood's BIGGEST FLOPS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's BIGGEST FLOPS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The box office report for the year so far ain't good.

Serena is an inspiration for new mums

Serena is an inspiration for new mums

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

With her post-pregnancy comeback, the tennis champ is shattering stereotypes and inspiring women everywhere.