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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.

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The BJP chief condemned the arrest of over 2,000 devotees, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Sangh Parivar activists, across the state agitating against the entry of women of all ages into the temple.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

The new India story: Delayed pregnancies, lower fertility

The new India story: Delayed pregnancies, lower fertility

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Why it isn't a good idea!

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Hitting out at the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, he said, they were "shamelessly" opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

Jab We Met: 'I have grown up with him'

Jab We Met: 'I have grown up with him'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Reshma Krishnamurthy tells us how she met Vikas.

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

During the daily media briefing, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, said that 16 districts in the country, which earlier had cases, have not reported any fresh cases for the last 28 days.

Deepika-Ranveer's '83 date night

Deepika-Ranveer's '83 date night

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Priyanka meets Keanu Reeves.. Pratik wraps up a shoot with Vidya... Rajkummar celebrates with Patralekhaa...

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Desire is a strange thing.' 'It wells up uninvited and goes missing when most needed.'

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.

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

PIX: Meet Esha Deol's new baby

PIX: Meet Esha Deol's new baby

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'I am blessed to have three lovely grandchildren,' Hema Malini gushes.

Kerala CPM leader's son booked in rape case in Mumbai

Kerala CPM leader's son booked in rape case in Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Admitting that he knew the woman, Binoy, however, said the allegation was 'baseless'.

Shhh! Deepika reveals secrets about her married life

Shhh! Deepika reveals secrets about her married life

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Deepika Padukone is a retro queen on the digital cover of Harper's Bazaar USA.

Delhi court commences trial in Unnao rape case

Delhi court commences trial in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The court will continue the examination of other witnesses on Monday.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

'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.

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.

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'I was heartbroken, reeling from the sadness that came with the realisation that I would never working with him again.'

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.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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Stevie Wonder divorces second wife

Stevie Wonder divorces second wife

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

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

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.

'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.'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.