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FBI looking into abuse allegations against Brad Pitt

FBI looking into abuse allegations against Brad Pitt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the wellbeing of our kids,' Brad Pitt responds.

Aneek wins, Himesh loses

Aneek wins, Himesh loses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

In the last few weeks of watching SaReGaMaPa, what Himesh Reshammiya did to pull Raja down shows his true traits: Insecurity, envy, greed.

Shakuntala Devi review

Shakuntala Devi review

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.

6 steps to GREAT financial planning

6 steps to GREAT financial planning

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

You must plan your investments, execute the investment plan and track it regularly. If this sounds complicated, don't worry, we have simplified the process for you.

An exciting home-buying venture

An exciting home-buying venture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Yash and Vibhuti Thakur's home buying process was an exciting venture. They share their experience.

Indian girls prefer Hema Malini type of mother-in-law

Indian girls prefer Hema Malini type of mother-in-law

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Hema Malini is the ideal mother-in-law since she is modern in thought and would encourage and support her daughter-in-law the way she supports her own daughters, a survey revealed.

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Popstar Britney Spears filed for divorce from husband Kevin Federline on Tuesday, November 7.

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Each story is sadder than the next, but what is most heartbreaking is to see the indifference shown towards these children by the police.

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.

What scares Jackie Chan the most

What scares Jackie Chan the most

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Jackie Chan opens up to Simi Garewal on her TV show this Sunday.

Jab We Met: 'She was calm and polite'

Jab We Met: 'She was calm and polite'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Dibyendu Karfa tells us how he got past cultural differences to marry the girl he loved.

Meet moms-to-be Shweta Tiwari, Teejay, Manasi

Meet moms-to-be Shweta Tiwari, Teejay, Manasi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

There's a baby boom in tinsel town!

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

From housewife to killer: Mystery of California shooter Tashfeen Malik

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

This is the face of the Muslim mother-turned-killer who along with her husband murdered 14 in San Bernardino in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now calling an 'act of terrorism'.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

This is not the first time that Murray has won our hearts with his stance against sexism.

Robert Downey Jr, wife welcome baby girl

Robert Downey Jr, wife welcome baby girl

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

The return of the activist State

The return of the activist State

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The middle class's long push to force the state to retreat from the economy may be reversing, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Gudiya case: Taufiq rejected by bride-to-be

Gudiya case: Taufiq rejected by bride-to-be

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Wrenched away from his first wife Gudiya, Taufiq has now been rejected by his bride-to-be apparently because of his insistence on the guardianship of 14-month-old Mateen fathered by him.

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Foreign nationals intending to visit India for commissioning surrogacy will not be allowed to come on a tourist visa from Friday with the home ministry ordering strict adherence of surrogacy laws.

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The central government has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides.

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

His family originates from Varad region near Malwan along Maharashtra's Konkan coast.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

All that is wrong with the new surrogacy bill

All that is wrong with the new surrogacy bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

As a mother, as a woman, as a human being, Savera R Someshwar is horrified by some of the provisions of the Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2016.

Meet the most loving mom in Bollywood

Meet the most loving mom in Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Just who is Seema Pahwa? Find out more about this amazing actress in this video interview.

How this Kashmiri girl found her true calling

How this Kashmiri girl found her true calling

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

From AK47s in Kashmir to becoming an entrepreneur in Germany, Upasna Kakroo has seen it all

'Many star kids are nowhere today'

'Many star kids are nowhere today'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'The ones that are successful are the ones who deserve it.'

The best Will and Kate moments

The best Will and Kate moments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Royal fans from around the world are counting down the days until the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, due in April. Soon, photographers and video crews will head to the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London for what has become known as the "Great Kate Wait." As we wait for the newest Cambridge arrival, Getty Images photographer Chris Jackson presents some of his most favourite moments with the little royals.

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'If Nitish goes alone, he will be washed away.' 'If he hand holds the BJP, it will again crush him because it will be known that he has sided with the BJP because he doesn't have any other option.' 'Lalu knows Nitish coming back will be a political gain for Lalu.'

Deserted wife fasts and prays for Modi to become PM

Deserted wife fasts and prays for Modi to become PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

She has inadvertently been drawn in the political slugfest by Narendra Modi's rivals to target him, but decades of separation from Gujarat chief minister has not embittered Jashodaben, who fasts and prays for her husband to become the prime minister.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput came, sparkled and left for a world that will hopefully understand and treat him better, hopes Sukanya Verma.

Federline's ex-girlfriend blames herself!

Federline's ex-girlfriend blames herself!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Shar Jackson says Federline's marriage to Britney Spears is ironic.

Third baby for J K Rowling!

Third baby for J K Rowling!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

"The issue is not whether India is first or third or fourth, the issue is that this perception should be taken seriously to set our house in order".

Tobey Maguire, wife Jennifer Meyer part ways

Tobey Maguire, wife Jennifer Meyer part ways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The latest Hollywood updates!

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'The Constitution allows me the Right to Freedom of Speech and Religious Freedom. But this is not religion... this is spiritual discourse,' says IAS officer C Umashankar, who is being prosecuted in the Madras high court for hurting the feelings of Hindus.

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com18 May 2017

We take a look at the movies where Reema Lagoo played dignified mom characters.

PIX: How Shilpa, Esha, Karan... looked 10 years ago

PIX: How Shilpa, Esha, Karan... looked 10 years ago

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Have these B-town celebs aged over the last 10 years?

'We've made the funniest Masti!'

'We've made the funniest Masti!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

'Masti was an experience. Grand Masti was a different experience and Great Grand Masti will be a different experience altogether.' Vivek Oberoi and Riteish Deshmukh discuss their latest film.