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Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A diary of the voyages of a millennial newcomer at Lakme Fashion Week through the "ever-entertaining" backstage.

Govt courts controversy by increasing gas prices

Govt courts controversy by increasing gas prices

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

India's reforms are business-friendly rather than market-friendly, says T N Ninan.

'Never before had I met such people. Or seen such things!'

'Never before had I met such people. Or seen such things!'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

This season of LFW has been a "colourful, bizarre, exciting adventure" for 20-year-old Rediff.com's Kshamaya Daniel, who viewed it for the first time.

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Both finalists could not be separated at the end of regular play as well as the Super Over, but England were crowned champions because they had a superior boundary count.

Review: Shortcut Romeo has masala power

Review: Shortcut Romeo has masala power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Director Susi Ganesh's maiden venture into Bollywood, Shortcut Romeo, seems like a slick, fast-pasted thriller on the surface. What lies beneath is a different story altogether.

VOTE: Will YOU wear these outfits?

VOTE: Will YOU wear these outfits?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

From quirky to outrageous -- we are asking you, our readers, if you would be seen in these outfits from Lakme Fashion Week.

PIX: Bollywood's extremely loud, over-the-top ladies!

PIX: Bollywood's extremely loud, over-the-top ladies!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Vidya Balan plays an overbearing Punjabi housewife in Raj Kumar Gupta's Ghanchakkar.

MPs on anti-rape debate: Who hasn't stalked girls?

MPs on anti-rape debate: Who hasn't stalked girls?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at some of the points raised in the Lok Sabha as the Criminal Law Amendment Bill found overwhelming support. Were these MPs were backing the bill or opposing it? Your guess is as good as mine!

My Veere story: Meet the female musketeers

My Veere story: Meet the female musketeers

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 57, shares her fond girl gang memories.

Napoli book Champions League spot, Juve interrupted

Napoli book Champions League spot, Juve interrupted

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Napoli qualified for the Champions League group stage by winning 3-0 at Bologna on Wednesday and two goals from Mario Balotelli kept AC Milan on course for the qualifying round with a 4-0 victory at Pescara.

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Dasna Jail Superintendent said that he has not received the court order as yet.

Is coach Shastri a 'Yes Man'? 'No' says captain Kohli

Is coach Shastri a 'Yes Man'? 'No' says captain Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, staunchly supported Ravi Shastri, saying the growing perception of head coach being a 'yes' man to the skipper 'is the most bizarre thing he has ever heard'.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Here are 10 photos that prove we live in an incredibly bizarre world.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

'Why would Salman favour me?'

'Why would Salman favour me?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'I am just a two-bit actor.'

'Taimur is having a good time'

'Taimur is having a good time'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'I am enjoying hanging out with my son.'

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The report in Politico also spoke about Trump's lack of familiarity with South Asia.

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Six batsmen made ducks as visiting Lancashire bowled Essex out for 20 in a second division game at Chelmsford on Friday, their lowest score in a first-class fixture. It was also the lowest score in county cricket since Essex skittled Surrey for 14 at the same ground in 1983.

Disheartening to see state of Indian squash: Dipika

Disheartening to see state of Indian squash: Dipika

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Dipika Pallikal said the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) needs to have a structure in place for Indians to become a formidable force at the world level.

And two steps backward

And two steps backward

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Country watchers in both India and Pakistan recognise the swampy terrain of the Slough of Despond ahead. It's no-visa season again

PICS: Sexy styles straight off international runways!

PICS: Sexy styles straight off international runways!

Rediff.com23 May 2013

In a round-up of recent world fashions, we bring you the best of designerwear seen on catwalks from New York to Monaco.

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

PHOTOS: Man City lose, Chelsea and Arsenal win

PHOTOS: Man City lose, Chelsea and Arsenal win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Manchester City's Premier League title defence fell apart at the seams in a 3-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday when goalkeeper Joe Hart committed a howler and Gareth Barry scored a bizarre own goal.

The dangerous world of Ponty Chaddha

The dangerous world of Ponty Chaddha

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Clearly knowing which side of the toast to butter, Ponty Chaddha could cultivate sworn political rivals like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati or opposing political parties like the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Take a look.

Smith hits century as clinical Australia down England in warm-up

Smith hits century as clinical Australia down England in warm-up

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Steve Smith's brilliant hundred and a clinical show by the bowlers at the death helped Australia beat England by 12 runs in their World Cup warm-up match, in Southampton.

17 ridiculous views that put India to SHAME

17 ridiculous views that put India to SHAME

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

These personalities, from god-men of questionable conduct, to politicians at the helm of affairs, are just unable to gauge the growing public anger. Many wish these irresponsible remarks are the last things an unsafe India requires to tackle this menace. Some remarks reek of a pathetic mindset, others are plain stupid. Rediff.com takes a look at some of these remarks:

HALL OF SHAME! 15 worst gaffes on rape incidents

HALL OF SHAME! 15 worst gaffes on rape incidents

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

These personalities, from god-men of questionable conduct, to politicians at the helm of affairs, are just unable to gauge the growing public anger. Many wish these irresponsible remarks are the last things an unsafe India requires to tackle this menace. Some remarks reek of a pathetic mindset, others are plain stupid. Rediff.com takes a look at some of these remarks:

Steal little, don't loot: Akhilesh's uncle to bureaucrats

Steal little, don't loot: Akhilesh's uncle to bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

In outrageous remarks, Public Works Department Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, told officials that they can steal a little of public money if they work hard but they should not behave like dacoits.

Steal little, don't loot: Akhilesh's uncle to bureaucrats

Steal little, don't loot: Akhilesh's uncle to bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

In outrageous remarks, Public Works Department Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav, uncle of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, told officials that they can steal a little of public money if they work hard but they should not behave like dacoits.

Interest rates: Is the UPA goofing up big time?

Interest rates: Is the UPA goofing up big time?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

If Indian banks do not fix the right interest rates on deposits, they run the risk of dynamiting the social security of ordinary Indians.

In honour killing case, brother beheads sister in UP

In honour killing case, brother beheads sister in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

In a bizarre incident, a 20-year-old girl was killed by her brother, who went to a police station with the severed head after a suspected case of honour killing, police said on Sunday.

'Do away with marriageable age limit to check rape cases'

'Do away with marriageable age limit to check rape cases'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Amid outrage over a string of rape cases in Haryana, Khap panchyats in the state have come out with a bizarre suggestion that the marriageable age limit should be done away with claiming it will check such crimes while the ruling Congress saw a "conspiracy" in the incidents.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

We've seen some cool dance moves this year. And then, we've seen these!

Serie A: Cagliari game called off after club defies order

Serie A: Cagliari game called off after club defies order

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Cagliari's Serie A match at home to AS Roma was called off in bizarre circumstances on Sunday after the club defied orders from local authorities to stage the fixture behind closed doors.

City lose at Southampton after defensive howlers

City lose at Southampton after defensive howlers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Manchester City's Premier League title defence fell apart at the seams in a 3-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday when goalkeeper Joe Hart committed a howler and Gareth Barry scored a bizarre own goal.

Balotelli fined by police after airport row: Reports

Balotelli fined by police after airport row: Reports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Mario Balotelli's troubles have followed him back to Italy after media reports on Thursday said the AC Milan striker was fined by police following a row over his parked car at a city airport.

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finland's Valtteri Bottas will join Pastor Maldonado at Williams next season after the British team announced their 2013 driver line-up on Wednesday.