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Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.

Didn't get justice: Deceased's family on Samjhauta acquittal

Didn't get justice: Deceased's family on Samjhauta acquittal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Jawid said he also did not get compensation of Rs 10 lakh announced by the Centre as the DNA samples between Shabbir and his family did not match.

It's a boy for Karisma Kapoor

It's a boy for Karisma Kapoor

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The actress delivered her second child at a private hospital in Mumbai.

'I am not apologetic about the stuff I have done'

'I am not apologetic about the stuff I have done'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'My friends were so embarrassed (about rumours of trouble in her marriage). I think some of them were having a party and they were scared to call Raj (Kundra) and me. I kept quiet but suddenly I saw it snowballing. So I called up my PR and said, what's happening, you have to stop this!' Shilpa Shetty gets candid.

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nayana has some interesting performances but it is only in the second half that we come to the real story.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got engaged to a Rajkot-based mechanical engineer, Reeva Solanki, in a private ceremony on Friday.

Collector Gaari Bhaarya - old wine in old bottle

Collector Gaari Bhaarya - old wine in old bottle

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Collector Gaari Bhaarya has a good theme but loses out on account of typical treatment.

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

'Only 10% of farmers gain from loan waivers'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Some farmers know when elections are due.' 'Before that, they take loans.' 'They then ask their farmer unions for loan waivers and the political party who shouts first about a loan waiver (gets the votes).'

Concept of marital rape can't be applied in India, says government

Concept of marital rape can't be applied in India, says government

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Explaining, the government said that marriage is treated as a sacrament or sacred as per mindset of the Indian society.

9 obsolete laws we don't need anymore

9 obsolete laws we don't need anymore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Did you know there are laws made as far back as 1836 still in circulation in the Indian legal apparatus?

Neha Dhupia: Can't wait to see Angad change diapers

Neha Dhupia: Can't wait to see Angad change diapers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neha-Angad are super-cute on the ramp.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Converted woman sues brothers over right to property

Converted woman sues brothers over right to property

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Does a woman forfeit her right to her parent's property because she converted from Hinduism to Islam?

Serious Men review

Serious Men review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

Eva Longoria is 'overwhelmed'! Here's why

Eva Longoria is 'overwhelmed'! Here's why

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Hollywood actress Eva Longoria gets herself a star! And she can't get over it!

UCC is an attempt to brand Muslims anti-nationals: Minority panel chief

UCC is an attempt to brand Muslims anti-nationals: Minority panel chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In order to formulate a Uniform Civil Code, the Law Commission has sent out of list of 16 questions to gauge public opinion,

Bipasha: I've met a guy who has a better heart than mine

Bipasha: I've met a guy who has a better heart than mine

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Bipasha Basu opens up about her relationship with Harman Baweja.

'Triple talaq is best and right way for divorce'

'Triple talaq is best and right way for divorce'

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'We need to change the attitude of Muslims.' 'Muslim youngsters have to be taught not to misuse triple talaq.'

Kevin Costner to become dad for 7th time

Kevin Costner to become dad for 7th time

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The actor and his wife Christine Baumgartner Costner are expecting their third child together.

'Heroism can never die'

'Heroism can never die'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'I feel like I came to the industry just day before yesterday, even though it's more than 30 years now.'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

'Women feel very unsafe in many religious places'

'Women feel very unsafe in many religious places'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Women all over India want a safer atmosphere at the place where they go to pray or meditate.'

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Ignoring a spouse's demands may benefit low-income couples but negatively affect higher-income couple's relationship.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on Wednesday and said that both of them are ready to get to work in rebuilding America and a better future for its people.

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

To determine the amount of coverage one should purchase, first add up all of your financial obligations, such as student loan, credit card debts and your mortgage balance.

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The star couple will tie the knot in August this year

'I had a blast working with Aamir sir'

'I had a blast working with Aamir sir'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'There is always so much to learn from Aamir sir.'

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's newborn son is now a hot topic in Britain, with George being bookmakers favourite for the christening of the future King.

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

6 parenting skills that will help you in your career

6 parenting skills that will help you in your career

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

As a parent, you become trained to constantly think about solutions.

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The bonfire festival of Lohri will be observed and celebrated across Northern India on Tuesday.