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'It was impossible for him to love anyone else but Indrani'

'It was impossible for him to love anyone else but Indrani'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Friends and acquaintances speculate what may have led Sanjeev Khanna to help Indrani Mukherjea allegedly commit a crime.

Six tips to maximise life insurance benefits

Six tips to maximise life insurance benefits

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Keep these in mind to gain maximum benefit from your life insurance policies that you may already have or are planning to buy

Amy Jackson attends London Fashion Week

Amy Jackson attends London Fashion Week

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PIX: Can you flex and bend like Bhagyashree?

PIX: Can you flex and bend like Bhagyashree?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Maine Pyar Kiya actor is back in shape and how.

How a 2-yr-old inspired her father to lose weight

How a 2-yr-old inspired her father to lose weight

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mahesh Shirodkar shares his weightloss journey.

The unquestioning Indian reverence for Sanskriti

The unquestioning Indian reverence for Sanskriti

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'What does our conservatism seek to conserve?' 'Of course its values, which are akin to religion and accepted unquestioningly.' 'Such things as respect for elders, studying 'hard', career choices being determined or influenced by parents, the idea of arranged marriage, the marking of ritual and ceremony,' explains Aakar Patel.

Haryana CM draws flak for 'Kashmiri brides' remark

Haryana CM draws flak for 'Kashmiri brides' remark

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The chief minister accused the media of "running a misleading and factless campaign" against him and shared on Twitter a full video of the event.

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'I regret the years that I did not work. I took a break at the peak of my career. I should not have done that. You lose contact with people and to start all over again is a struggle.' Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha looks back at her life.

Can investing in MFs make you a crorepati?

Can investing in MFs make you a crorepati?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Wondering if mutual fund investments can help you make you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

Understanding life insurance

Understanding life insurance

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

A dummy's guide to what insurance is all about

President meets bravery award winners

President meets bravery award winners

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Twenty children, selected for this years bravery awards, today had a lifetime experience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Pranab Mukherjee interacting with them and posing for a photograph.

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'The world will miss Mahasweta Devi and I will miss my second mother.'

Why you MUST watch Gulabi Gang

Why you MUST watch Gulabi Gang

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The writing is on the wall -- and it is written in the blood of the women who 'died', 'ran off' or 'committed suicide' under mysterious, carefully unexplained circumstances -- that the only life that matters is one that belongs to an upper class, upper caste, politically connected male.

Human trafficking in India

Human trafficking in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In the year 2016, 8132 human trafficking cases have been reported in India.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images

'My husband always favours his mother in an argument'

'My husband always favours his mother in an argument'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Rediff.com's Love Guru answered readers' queries on their relationship problems.

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The withdrawal right is hemmed by many conditions.

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.

Saif-Kareena blessed with baby boy

Saif-Kareena blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Kareena Kapoor Khan gave birth to a baby boy in the early hours of Tuesday, December 20, at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital.

Why we should applaud Tusshar Kapoor

Why we should applaud Tusshar Kapoor

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Tusshar Kapoor's decision is unique in a country where society still places so much emphasis on marriage and making a family, feels Aseem Chhabra.

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Bollywood has realised the value of portraying the complexity, necessity and changeability of modern-day marital unions.

Pihu' gives acid attack survivor Laxmi a ray of hope

"Pihu' gives acid attack survivor Laxmi a ray of hope

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Disfigured beyond recognition in a terrible acid attack, Laxmi, 26, who goes by a single name has now turned a mother with her partner, a social activist who works for the welfare of acid attack victims.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta calls out our parenting stereotypes and how both men and women play into them.

Why this Kerala couple was forced to marry after 40 years

Why this Kerala couple was forced to marry after 40 years

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

For 40 years they held out against the social institution of marriage, holding strong to their views that their love did not need the sanctity of a thaali (mangalsutra). They were barely out of their teens when they first met each other. In a year, they had made the decision to live together and over the next four decades that's precisely what they did. Live, work, have a child and nurture their family -- the thought of legalising their union never occurred to Kunjukunju and Leelamani.

Archbishop of Canterbury learns he was born illegitimate

Archbishop of Canterbury learns he was born illegitimate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The Archbishop of Canterbury, disclosed that he has discovered he is the illegitimate son of Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's private secretary.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'My heart beats in this gorgeous boy'

'My heart beats in this gorgeous boy'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'I don't like the fact that everyday Taimur's moves are monitored. I don't know how to stop it.'

Thappad review

Thappad review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

A spectacular Taapsee Pannu brings out the shift of a happy homemaker to a heartbroken woman most strikingly in her deeply affecting performance, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Why Tim Cook's coming-out is a big thing

Why Tim Cook's coming-out is a big thing

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Cook's statement is of major significance, especially given Apple's recognition as a global brand, says Aseem Chhabra.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

British mother takes 14-month-old baby to join IS

British mother takes 14-month-old baby to join IS

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

She is believed to be the first British woman to return from the IS heartland to face terror charges.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

I would have sent Modi to jail had I been in Delhi: Mamata

I would have sent Modi to jail had I been in Delhi: Mamata

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attacked the Congress alleging it was 'cocooned in fear' and did not have the guts to act against the Bharatiya Janata Party and said had she been in Delhi she would have sent Narendra Modi to jail.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

#Fitspiration: Meet Kareena, the supermom

#Fitspiration: Meet Kareena, the supermom

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Kareena's latest photoshoot will make your jaws drop.