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Who's Making Deepika Smile Like That?

Who's Making Deepika Smile Like That?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Rakul's blooming... Huma's looking gorgeous... Varun's setting style goals in Amsterdam...

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Oppenheimer is a very politically significant film for our time, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

India got a special seat at the 95th Oscars luncheon table, as our film folk mingled with Hollywood's biggest stars.

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.' 'It could be an eagle or a peacock. And sometimes a monkey.' 'Those moments calmed you, brought hope...'

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

SpiceJet said its flight heading to Jabalpur returned to Delhi on Saturday after the crew members observed smoke in the cabin at around 5,000-feet altitude.

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

BSF demands FIR against Pakistani pigeon

BSF demands FIR against Pakistani pigeon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'As the pigeon is a bird, I don't think an FIR can be registered against it. But we have referred the matter to our legal experts for their opinion', said SSP Dhruv Dahiya

Can You Guess What's On Nimrat's Plate?

Can You Guess What's On Nimrat's Plate?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

It hit the sweet spot 'like only home cooked food'.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Already, there is a feeling even within the BJP's AIADMK ally that the BJP is overdoing things on the ED/I-T front, as corruption is not an election issue in the state -- as long as the people are otherwise not excessively unhappy with the governing party, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mouni Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Mouni Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Ekta Kapoor invited her friends from the television industry for a brunch at her home to celebrate the Ganpati festival.

Bulbul reference to Savarkar in essay is a metaphor, says writer's wife

Bulbul reference to Savarkar in essay is a metaphor, says writer's wife

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Following the controversy over a paragraph from class 8 Kannada second language textbook on V D Savarkar, which had gone viral on social media, for apparent "glorification" of the freedom fighter, the wife of the author has released a statement saying that the bulbul imagery in it is "nothing but a metaphor."

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The tribal vote in Madhya Pradesh is crucial in any election. The BJP's loss in the 2018 assembly election has prompted it to take remedial action.

Early birds snip dividend

Early birds snip dividend

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Trend so far shows India Inc being stingy; aggregate of 23 firms that have declared payouts for FY13 down 2.4%.

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case for the natural origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a team of international experts.

Robin Raphel, 'the bird', who was disliked in USA

Robin Raphel, 'the bird', who was disliked in USA

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Robin Raphel, a former US diplomat now under a counter intelligence investigation, has spent much of her professional life dealing with Pakistan and defending it against criticism as she doled out billions in aid to the "frenemy".

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A little bird in the know of things tells me that Allu Arjun will most likely become the face of a global cola brand very soon. And he has jacked his brand endorsement price to an unheard of Rs 7.5 crore per day, leaving the likes of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh trailing by quite a margin, reveals Sandeep Goyal.

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'A feeling of dissatisfaction had begun to set in because somewhere, I had begun to think of myself as a very good actress. I believed that the flood of offers coming my way did not do justice to my talent or potential.'

Rajasthan to clip 4,000-Mw solar project to save birds

Rajasthan to clip 4,000-Mw solar project to save birds

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

In a major jolt to India's solar energy programme, the Rajasthan government might cancel the 4,000-Mw solar UMPP (ultra mega power project), which was expected to come up near Sambhar Lake.

PIX: Beijing Winter Games open amid criticism, boycotts

PIX: Beijing Winter Games open amid criticism, boycotts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Held on the first day of Spring by the Chinese calendar, it began with a performance by dancers waving glowing green stalks to convey the vitality of the season, followed by an explosion of white and green fireworks that spelled the word "Spring".

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Official sources said Modi gifted a rogan painting, an art of cloth printing practiced in Gujarat's Kutch, to Danish queen Margrethe, a silver meenakari bird figure from Banaras to crown princess Mary and a brass tree of life from Rajasthan to his Finland counterpart.

Dividend payout up 9% as India Inc sees recovery

Dividend payout up 9% as India Inc sees recovery

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The combined dividend payout by early-bird companies -- those that have declared their results for FY21 -- is up 8.9 per cent, lower than the 21.9 per cent rise in in FY20 but ahead of the underlying growth in India Inc business last year. Combined net sales of these early birds were down 1.8 per cent last financial year while net profit was up 27.3 per cent in FY21. Some top companies that have stepped up dividend payout in FY21 include Hindustan Unilever, Indus Towers, Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, Dabur, Asian Paints, and UPL. In contrast, banks have skipped dividends under an RBI diktat while companies such as Marico, TCS, Maruti Suzuki, and Godrej Consumer are paying lower dividends for FY21.

I will definitely be around IPL next year: De Villiers

I will definitely be around IPL next year: De Villiers

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The legendary AB de Villiers said he will 'definitely' return to the IPL next year as part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, but he is not sure in what capacity.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Eminent Indian-American attorney from New York Ravi Batra has termed it a "dead on arrival lawsuit".

Must See: Fascinating pics of flamingos

Must See: Fascinating pics of flamingos

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Murali Krishna who attended the Flamingo Festival 2020 held at Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary shares his pics.

Halal row: Right wing groups attack IRCTC, several other brands

Halal row: Right wing groups attack IRCTC, several other brands

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

These organisations said their campaign will continue till the display of such certification on their products are banned.

SpiceJet again! China-bound freighter returns to Kolkata as radar fails

SpiceJet again! China-bound freighter returns to Kolkata as radar fails

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet said its freighter aircraft, which was heading to Chongqing in China, returned to Kolkata on Tuesday as the pilots realised after take off that its weather radar was not working.

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Cheetah will have to spend their entire air transit period empty stomach, a senior Indian forest department official said on Tuesday.

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

It's one of life's many wonders until God's priceless creation stops walking on Earth for good.

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The fight for Mumbai's green lung continues through the Ganesh Utsav festival.

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Couples -- young and old -- celebrated Valentine's Day on Tuesday with flowers and gifts even as a few right-wing outfits played spoilsport in some parts of the country.

Would You Wear These CRAZY Styles?

Would You Wear These CRAZY Styles?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Eccentric, outlandish outfits from the fashion capital.

How these elephants were saved

How these elephants were saved

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

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