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Review: Manjhi The Mountain Man is watchable for Nawaz. And Nawaz alone.

Review: Manjhi The Mountain Man is watchable for Nawaz. And Nawaz alone.

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Manjhi The Mountain Man carries much promise but it is flimsily executed, feels Sukanya Verma.

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I don't believe in focusing on the bad things that have happened in my life.'

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Baap wali baat': UNICEF's new song puts focus on mindset of men

'Baap wali baat': UNICEF's new song puts focus on mindset of men

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

UNICEF India on Saturday unveiled a song, 'baap wali baat', to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The song puts the spotlight on men for ensuring empowerment, safety and realisation of dreams for girls across the country.

Stevie Wonder divorces second wife

Stevie Wonder divorces second wife

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The duo separated in 2009, ending their eight year marriage.

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

Rediff.com17 May 2016

However, the voice of the poor victims of prostitution got drowned in the loud and flashy discourses on other mundane gender issues like child marriage, maternal health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment.

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Termed as the most anticipated pregnancy since the Princess Diana's, British Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage.

'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.'

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

A look at television actresses who are ready to embrace motherhood!

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Once approved by Parliament, there will be a complete ban on commercial surrogacy, but altruistic surrogacy will be permitted for needy infertile couples under strict regulations.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Geeta has not competed much since she attempted to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games unsuccessfully.

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It doesn't make sense to view the womb through the prism of religion, community and tradition, warns Shyam G Menon.

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 30 lakh in MFs'

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 30 lakh in MFs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

For 1st time, India has more women than men

For 1st time, India has more women than men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

As per the fifth round of the NFHS, there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men.

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists some of Bollywood's delightful reel-life husband and wife jodis in the last few years.

Soha: Making Kunal happy now makes me happier

Soha: Making Kunal happy now makes me happier

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Soha Ali Khan gets ready for marital bliss.

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Casper Anderson, who was adopted when he was three years old by a couple from Denmark, is back in the land of his origin to located his roots.

Zooey Deschanel welcomes baby girl

Zooey Deschanel welcomes baby girl

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Happily ever after, financially

Happily ever after, financially

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.

'Priyanka was intense'

'Priyanka was intense'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'

Declining sex ratio in 80% of Indian districts

Declining sex ratio in 80% of Indian districts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Birth histories and census data reveal an unusually high proportion of male births and male children under five in Asia.

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

MF GURU: 'Please suggest good SIPs'

MF GURU: 'Please suggest good SIPs'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

If women worked, India would be 27 per cent richer

If women worked, India would be 27 per cent richer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several factors force women out of the workforce. But mainly it's lack of good childcare facilities.

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the Melbourne Park stadium named after Margaret Court due to the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.

'I like to listen to my heart'

'I like to listen to my heart'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'When you are starting your journey, people say that's the hardest part.' 'But I feel that when you get a taste of success, when you get a taste of things working out for you, it is harder.'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Unpaused: Naya Safar holds on to a light-at-the-end-of-a-tunnel thought and looks at the pandemic-afflicted people from all walks of life through the prism of optimism in five poignant stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

The Canadian superstar of Punjabi cinema

The Canadian superstar of Punjabi cinema

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'When Punjabis go for a movie, especially if they are abroad, they go with grandparents and parents. It is an event for them.' 'We always have to make family entertainers so that people feel comfortable watching with their families.'

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami on her relationship with Arhaan

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami on her relationship with Arhaan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Tuesday's episode starts with Rashami Desai, Shehnaaz Gill and Arti Singh discussing Arhaan Khan and how Desai should stay away from him after leaving the Bigg Boss house.

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

What you must know about EPF

What you must know about EPF

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

EPF allows partial withdrawal to meet situations like house construction, medical emergency, and so on.