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Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Activists say it is unwarranted to use executive action to make way through the SC ruling against Jallikattu.

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Karnataka looked set to secure a big first innings lead against Goa despite fighting half-centuries by three of the home team's batters on day three of their Elite Group C match in Porvorim, on Thursday.

Why Rana Daggubati lost 30 kg

Why Rana Daggubati lost 30 kg

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It was very difficult for me to lose all the weight since I have always been a guy with a big physique.'

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Krishna chants gained more currency when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav invoked the deity.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

Why Mourinho is angry with Chelsea's medical staff?

Why Mourinho is angry with Chelsea's medical staff?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho, who hoped to celebrate his new contract with victory at an expectant Stamford Bridge, ended up grateful his team did not become the first Premier League champions to start their title defence with a defeat.

Spotted: A tiger in Pune

Spotted: A tiger in Pune

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Deepak Kundnani tells us how he spotted a tiger in Pune.

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

This pet lover has a message for you

This pet lover has a message for you

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our reader Vikram Dhumal, 39, from Goa shared.

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films set in the jungles.

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'This is very special because of how much I suffered. My statistics show I've won five league titles in seven years.'

Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale

Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

CM Sangma, introducing the resolution, alleged that the notification was "designed to affect" the people of the north-east in general and Meghalaya in particular.

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

If it doesn't do that, what Uddhav Thackeray postpones addressing today will be there on the table to confront, for whoever anchors the Sena in the years ahead, observes Shyam G Menon.

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

Lotus on passports part of security measure: MEA

Lotus on passports part of security measure: MEA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Oppn MPs had raised the issue of lotus being printed on new passports. MEA said it's our 'national flower' and part of enhanced security measures, adding that other national symbols will also be used.

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

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KGF: Chapter 2 Review

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.

Have you seen a white tiger?

Have you seen a white tiger?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Pooja Chauhan shared these photographs from Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Hot pix! These models are missing the beach

Hot pix! These models are missing the beach

Rediff.com13 May 2020

See how your favourite models are flaunting their hot bods in bikinis.

Tiger diaries: Wild cat on the prowl

Tiger diaries: Wild cat on the prowl

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Jagjit Anthak from Thane sent us these photographs from his visit to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The celebrity chef has been inspiring people to go vegan.

In pix: The crouching Bengal tiger

In pix: The crouching Bengal tiger

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Rediff reader Arnab Bhattacharya, 41, shared these pictures from his visit to Ranthambore.

'Everybody's going to get infected'

'Everybody's going to get infected'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'In the likelihood that Omicron is circulating, you have a much greater chance of getting infected now, than you did during the Age of Delta.'

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shailajanand Mishra lists The Top Videos of the Week.

How the BJP has CHANGED India

How the BJP has CHANGED India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Since 2014, India has left its moorings as a pluralist, modern, secular State because that is how the BJP wants it to be, notes Aakar Patel.

'Jallikattu movement is bigger than 1965 anti-Hindi agitation'

'Jallikattu movement is bigger than 1965 anti-Hindi agitation'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'What is surprising is the scale and spontaneity of the mobilisation and the social profile of the mobilisation.' 'Not just the youth, but women, children and families are part of this now.' 'This is completely unprecedented.'

SC refuses to allow Jallikattu, protests intensify in TN

SC refuses to allow Jallikattu, protests intensify in TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

With the Supreme Court refusing to vacate its order on lifting of a ban on the sport by the Centre.

'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.

UP brings cow slaughter, smuggling under NSA, Goondas Act

UP brings cow slaughter, smuggling under NSA, Goondas Act

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Under NSA, the government can detain a person for as long as it wishes and the authorities need not disclose the grounds of detention. A person booked under the provision of Gangsters Act becomes part of a gang listed in police records. It entitles the police to keep track of those booked under the Act and issue summons to them for attendance at the local police station for questioning even if no fresh case is lodged against them.

Confident Rahane a bowler's captain, says Ishant

Confident Rahane a bowler's captain, says Ishant

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane is a 'bowler's captain' whose calm leadership will come in handy in India's bid to bounce back in the four-Test series against Australia, seamer Ishant Sharma said.

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

SC seeks state's response on plea challenging Bombay HC decision on beef possession

SC seeks state's response on plea challenging Bombay HC decision on beef possession

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A bench of Justices A K Sikri and D Y Chandrachud issued notice to the state on the plea filed by the Akhil Bharat Krishi Goseva Sangh.

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Jahnavi Mehta. Kaviya Maran. Preity Zinta.

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'At the moment, we are supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government.' 'When the time comes for this government to fall, it will.'

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

'Next year, when it appears, we won't even talk about it'

'Next year, when it appears, we won't even talk about it'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'What is happening now is the virus is trying to survive inside us, and we are also trying to survive.' 'It is actually a fight. And the advantage the virus has is it multiplies very, very fast.' 'Within a second it can make 100 copies. Our cells are not like that.'