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Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Vidya Subramanian shares her love story.

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

All you married folks out there, tell us what the secret is to a long, successful relationship!

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput had tied the knot in July last year.

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

In his book, Christopher Sandford writes that Bhutto became infatuated with Khan, and the pair enjoyed a "close" and possibly "sexual" relationship. The author has also alleged that Khan''s mother even tried to organise an arranged marriage between the pair, but to no avail.

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Ganesha Maththe Bandha is a clean and healthy comedy directed effectively by Phani Ramachandra. Anant Nag, Vinaya Prakash, Doddanna and Vijaya Raghavendra shine in their performances. Watch the film for a good two hour laugh.

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Society tends to get uncomfortable when a girl takes the initiative. But who cares? I proposed to him,' says Shivalika V Patel.

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Prabhat Kumar from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir explains how his wife Ranjana supported him and kept his family together in difficult times.

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad came to the United States 11 years ago on a student visa. He became a US citizen last year after marrying Huma Mian, who was born in Colorado.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The plot went awry and the parents survived. However, Karthik Bakale and the family's close relatives were hacked to death in the early hours of April 19.

Ignorance about sex results in sexual violence

Ignorance about sex results in sexual violence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

An NGO said the present controversy on sex education in schools is opposed on the grounds of it being anti-ethical to Indian culture while the WHO reports conversely show that it resulted in delayed age of entering into sexual relationship, reduced number of partners, increase use of safer sex and contraception and other positive behaviour.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

I don't disregard my father: Meghna

I don't disregard my father: Meghna

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Meghna Gulzar talks about her film, Just Married and more.

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A banner came up outside Purey Alpi Tiwari hamlet in Sarmeny village under Jamo block on Monday warning to boycott the coming elections with the locals raising slogans.

'Wankhede follows Islam, his father's name is Dawood'

'Wankhede follows Islam, his father's name is Dawood'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Dr Zaheed Qureshi said that when his daughter Shabana married Sameer Wankhede, the latter practised Islam, and would occasionally visit mosques.

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

We invited readers to share their love stories with us. Here are a few more responses!

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

The girl A Suitable Boy fell in love with

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that this could happen to me.'

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

LOVE GURU: How can I break up with my girlfriend?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Prashanth gets engaged

Prashanth gets engaged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Tamil hearththrob Prashanth is settling down.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

PIX: TV actor Anirudh Dave gets engaged

PIX: TV actor Anirudh Dave gets engaged

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The 29-year-old currently stars in SAB TV's Yum Hain Hum.

Jab We Met: 'She has an unusual name'

Jab We Met: 'She has an unusual name'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Prakash Karmokar tells us how love happened after marriage.

'There are wild kids in India'

'There are wild kids in India'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

'All you have to do is hang out with the so-called 'rich kids' in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore and you'll see what 'wild' is,' says novelist Sonia Singh.

Kanishka case: Questions about testimony

Kanishka case: Questions about testimony

Rediff.com14 Sep 2003

Key witness in the Air India trial Inderjit Singh Reyat's daughter was married to former leader of Babbar Khalsa who faced terrorism charges in the case.

In a first, eunuch ties knot with man in Odisha

In a first, eunuch ties knot with man in Odisha

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

"It will give a message to the society and the entire nation that transgenders can also marry," said a relative of the groom.

Meet Tejaswi Yadav, Bihar's most eligible bachelor

Meet Tejaswi Yadav, Bihar's most eligible bachelor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Bihar deputy chief minister received 44,000 wedding proposals on a number he had given out for residents to send photographs of bad roads.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The bride's father told reporters that the groom's parents misbehaved with him when he had gone to their house.

Ajinkya Rahane settles for domestic bliss off the field

Ajinkya Rahane settles for domestic bliss off the field

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Ajinkya Rahane tied the knot with Radhika Dhopvkar in traditional Maharashtrian style on Friday.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The star couple will tie the knot in August this year

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Kohrra is a terrific ensemble piece but the two fine leads keep show glued together, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Why Tejashwi told Lalu and Rabri he won't marry now

Why Tejashwi told Lalu and Rabri he won't marry now

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Lalu and Rabri were keen that he marry during the traditional marriage season, but he asked them to give him more time to make his mark in politics.

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking is an docuseries on Netflix, which follows 7 singles in US and India as they go on dates arranged by Mumbai matchmaker Sima Taparia.