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How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

'I was in awe of how driven Kareena is'

'I was in awe of how driven Kareena is'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'I was in awe of how committed Kareena was, even at this stage of her career.' 'She is so motivated, giving it her all. 'It was very inspiring and motivating, not just for me, but for everyone else to pull up their socks and give it their all.'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com6 May 2016

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Ramlila uninterrupted

Ramlila uninterrupted

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

In its 60th year, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra's dance drama is as iconic as Delhi itself

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Become an icon of culture and style with these beautiful fashion trends.

'I want Virat and Anushka to patch up'

'I want Virat and Anushka to patch up'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Speaking to Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com, model Amit Ranjan gives his views on Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's relationship, the concept of house husbands and what he thinks aspiring male models should do.

This YouTube star has advice for you all

This YouTube star has advice for you all

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The comedian and vlogger shares some life lessons...

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Former editor of Femina magazine, Sathya Saran looks back at the Miss India pageant that changed the lives of two young women.

Dude, it takes guts to wear your name!

Dude, it takes guts to wear your name!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Rarely do you come across a leader of a free world who meets another leader of a free world and serves him tea in a suit that chants his name. Over and over again.'

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

15 photographs that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

25 photos of Cara Delevingne that prove she's freaking awesome!

25 photos of Cara Delevingne that prove she's freaking awesome!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

She is among the richest models in the world but has little or no hang-ups! Here's proof!

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

A massive fire broke out on stage at an event for the Make in India week that's being held in Mumbai.

'Almost everyday is my cheat day'

'Almost everyday is my cheat day'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Meet 22-year-old model Alice Rosario who is walking her second season at Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai.

RSS now more assertive about its influence over BJP

RSS now more assertive about its influence over BJP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The rakshasutra programme organised by the RSS at BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu's residence shows how the Sangh and BJP leaders are no longer afraid to proclaim their identity with each other, says Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal

Raag Desh Review: Intelligent and brilliant!

Raag Desh Review: Intelligent and brilliant!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Raag Desh is one of the best films of the year, Sreehari Nair raves.

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in between.

'Akshara and I dated for a short period'

'Akshara and I dated for a short period'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Vivaan Shah gets ready for the fourth film of his career, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Ladoo Deewana.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

'Gandhi's honesty floored me'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Putting together a play about the Father of the Nation is no easy task. But when that play is a musical, the challenges increase.

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.

How on earth does Kate Moss look like this!

How on earth does Kate Moss look like this!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Weekly round-up of news from the world of glamour and fashion!

'If anybody asks me what I do, I'll say I'm a Grammy winner'

'If anybody asks me what I do, I'll say I'm a Grammy winner'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'What I see in Bollywood is that there's this assembly line -- there's a lyrics writer, there's a composer, then there's playback singer who is selected on mutual discussion, and then there's a producer who oversees the entire thing.' Grammy-winner Ricky Kej would rather make his own music than pander to the Indian film industry.

'I have nothing much to lose now'

'I have nothing much to lose now'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

'Any actor who says he doesn't get disheartened probably doesn't care enough. At the end of the day, the filmmaking business is about money. If the film doesn't do well, you feel dejected. The films that did not work are behind me.' Emraan Hashmi looks ahead with Raaz Reboot.

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

'I whacked a guy who pinched me'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Model Pia Trivedi tells Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta about the issues closest to her heart.

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Karnal-born model Lakshya Lathar, 20 speaks about his early struggles.

ModelSpeak: I had the right body, but my face was quite chubby

ModelSpeak: I had the right body, but my face was quite chubby

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Model Anita Kumar on her first break, fitness mantras and women's safety.

PDP-BJP alliance is the only way forward in J&K

PDP-BJP alliance is the only way forward in J&K

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

When he was chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was able to blunt inter-regional and inter-communal tensions which Farooq and Omar Abdullah could not do. Whether he can repeat it with the BJP by his side would have to be seen, says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Facing attacks back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.

Top 20 moments from the week gone by

Top 20 moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Here are some of the most stunning moments of the week that was.

'The tears of 45 rejections brought sunshine in my life'

'The tears of 45 rejections brought sunshine in my life'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Alicia Kom, a Melbourne girl who made her LFW debut last year, talks about the struggles in her modelling career and how she made it despite 45 rejections in three years.

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Advait Chandan decodes Aamir Khan.

'I am sure that people in Pakistan will support me'

'I am sure that people in Pakistan will support me'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'Talent has no religion. There will be people who will criticise me, but if I take them seriously, I won't be able to do a lot of things in my career.' Pakistani actress Humaima Malick gets ready for Bollywood success.

Dulat's memoir does not do justice to Kashmir, its leaders

Dulat's memoir does not do justice to Kashmir, its leaders

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'Dulat's professional successors in the game would now find it that much harder to access/create meaningful sources/assets needed for effective functioning in a place like Kashmir. By blowing their cover the former top spy has undone whatever he might have been able to add to his organisation's resource kitty.'

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Beautiful glimpses into Dilip Kumar's life with Saira Banu.

It's time to fix the IPL!

It's time to fix the IPL!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history.

'Aamir can never be an actor'

'Aamir can never be an actor'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Akshay Manwani traces Aamir Khan's fascinating journey to stardom.

'I never felt I was 'somebody''

'I never felt I was 'somebody''

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Saurabh Shukla, one of our finest character actors, on his life and movie career.