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India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'The crux of the matter is that our narrative lacks credibility with world capitals,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'

The ultimate man's guide to being the perfect dinner date

The ultimate man's guide to being the perfect dinner date

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Here's what women find irresistible

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Great movies coming up, led by Bollywood's gorgeous ladies.

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

This is to take head on big American pharmaceutical giants, which in the recent past had launched a strong anti-India campaign against efforts of such companies to provide affordable health care not only to people in India, but also in the third world countries.

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'The coronation of Yogi Adityanath as the surprise chief minister should set at rest all speculation over the nature of the UP mandate,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

How to beat the Diwali bulge

How to beat the Diwali bulge

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Here's how to keep a check on your weight this party season.

Top 10 fine dine restaurants in India

Top 10 fine dine restaurants in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

TripAdvisor released its list of Best Fine Dinning restaurants in India. Read on to find out which restaurants made the cut...

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Trump's dinner for Modi, a first for a visiting leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

"This will be the first dinner for a foreign dignitary at the White House under this administration. So, we think that's very significant," a senior administration official told reporters at the White House on the eve of Modi's arrival.

Mines bill: Opposition in Rajya Sabha to force deferment of bill

Mines bill: Opposition in Rajya Sabha to force deferment of bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition on Thursday forced deferment of consideration of the contentious Mines and Minerals Bill in Rajya Sabha till on Friday.

This is how the rich and famous tie the knot these days!

This is how the rich and famous tie the knot these days!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Entertainment has become a huge aspect of weddings.

Swami's 100-day fast highlights battle to save Ganga

Swami's 100-day fast highlights battle to save Ganga

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Ganga agitation and the question of preserving the Himalayan ecology has become a deadly cocktail of politics and religion. Behind the scene, of course, at play are powerful business interests. What is needed is an independent scientific assessment of the problem and preparation of a blueprint for preservation of the Himalayan rivers and associated ecology, says Dinesh C Sharma.

Would you read Shah Rukh Khan's book?

Would you read Shah Rukh Khan's book?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Around a dozen people sitting on Sachin's table will have the pleasure of mingling with him for half an hour over cocktails and drinks, the organiser said adding that it would be only for a dozen people and has been priced for 3000 Australian Dollars.

Chennai Express crosses Rs 100 crores in four days!

Chennai Express crosses Rs 100 crores in four days!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Shah Rukh Khan's next film has set new box office records with its stunning collections.

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

India abstains from vote on UNGA resolution on Syria

India abstains from vote on UNGA resolution on Syria

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Indian diplomatic sources said that India abstained from voting on the resolution in line with its traditional approach that it does not mix humanitarian issues with political issues.

The trainer behind Katrina Kaif's FABULOUS figure

The trainer behind Katrina Kaif's FABULOUS figure

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

This celebrity trainer worked with Katrina Kaif to achieve her Sheila ki jawaani look.

5 occasions you should never use your credit card

5 occasions you should never use your credit card

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Here's how you can plan better and pay smarter!

War on cash, India-Japan n-deal: Modi bends like Beckham

War on cash, India-Japan n-deal: Modi bends like Beckham

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

'Modi's abject capitulation will play out badly in his core constituency.' 'The bulk of our strategic community is under the impression that India under Modi has already become a superpower.' 'They don't even want to look at the country's emaciated limbs or its asthmatic problems,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The billionaires, supermodels and suntanned celebrities sipping cocktails in the Monaco sunshine might wonder what planet Jacques Villeneuve is on.

'Priyanka is one of the biggest and most beloved stars in the world'

'Priyanka is one of the biggest and most beloved stars in the world'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

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

The key witnesses in the Salman Khan case

The key witnesses in the Salman Khan case

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Rediff.com presents the key witnesses involved in the Salman Khan 2002 hit-and-run case.

#BackToBasics: 6 wardrobe staples every girl MUST own

#BackToBasics: 6 wardrobe staples every girl MUST own

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A look at six essential wardrobe basics that will take you from day to night. Check out!

Mallya finds a needed backer in Diageo

Mallya finds a needed backer in Diageo

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Diageo, which recently coughed up a total of Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 180 billion) to take majority control of USL, seems to have a lot of faith in him.

Gate-crashing a big fat Indian wedding

Gate-crashing a big fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

No wedding invitation? No problem! Rajul Punjabi who gate-crashed a wedding shares her experience

14 Gifts Every Woman Actually Wants This Women's Day

14 Gifts Every Woman Actually Wants This Women's Day

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

14 Gifts Every Woman Actually Wants This Women's Day

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

In this series, Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Getting ready for the Baahubali juggernaut!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Prepping for the Baahubali juggernaut, remembering a toddler Vinod Khanna and making Deepika Padukone dance to Jennifer Lopez's tunes, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week was pretty eventful.

IIM-A tweaks admission criteria, non-engineers, freshers HAPPY

IIM-A tweaks admission criteria, non-engineers, freshers HAPPY

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

As per the new criteria of selection effective for the 2014-16 academic session, work-experience of prospective candidates will assume lesser weightage and preference will be given to the most recent academic score; marks obtained in the class 10 and 12 examination will be given less importance.

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

They will seduce your taste buds with tempting food pics of ghee idli, chicken ghee roast biryani and mysore pak.

It's time to fix the IPL!

It's time to fix the IPL!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history.

Diwali leaves Delhi choking on toxic air

Diwali leaves Delhi choking on toxic air

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Delhi woke up to the season's worst air quality as smoke from Diwali fireworks, coupled with moisture and nearly stagnant wind movement, shrouded the city in a thick cover of smog with respirable pollutants reaching perilous levels.

The scary messages from the Saran riots

The scary messages from the Saran riots

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

'Consider this image of today's youth in Bihar -- armed with a bike, a smartphone and possibly some illegal arms too, imbibing incessant stream of images from the Internet and television.' 'Some of them would turn into gau bhakts, some would listen with interest the exploits of Salafism, dig deep into the Internet to come out with images which cry vociferously that their respective religions are in danger.'

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

9 Jewellery Pieces Which Look Expensive But They Are Not

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The wedding season is here. Want to flaunt a new piece of jewellery every time you attend an event? Here are the 9 jewellery pieces which look expensive but they are not -

'I think like a dancer when I act'

'I think like a dancer when I act'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

'I have played 54 characters till now, and there was always some reference point, but in Raabta, there was none.'