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Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Abhay 2 is a definite watch if an investigative thriller is your scene, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

PM Modi enters 20th year in public office sans break

PM Modi enters 20th year in public office sans break

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The journey of the prime minister in public office began on October 7, 2001, as the chief minister of Gujarat.

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Islamic State (Daesh) in the latest edition of its online propaganda magazine warns that the terror group is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh.

'A jail cell breaks a human being into pieces'

'A jail cell breaks a human being into pieces'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'It breaks my heart to see her almost being lynched and burnt at the stake like a witch. 'How desensitised have we become?' 'We don't even want the truth to unfold.'

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

The Gabbar Is Back Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The Gabbar Is Back Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Answer this question correctly and win cool prizes.

The Indiana Jones contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The Indiana Jones contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Answer correctly and win!

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This film is a product of a dangerous trend to take just a sprinkling of truth, mix it with free-flowing speculation and present it as historical facts,' says Manavi Kapur.

Is 'unhappy' Anna not answering Kiran Bedi's calls?

Is 'unhappy' Anna not answering Kiran Bedi's calls?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Kiran Bedi, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, said she had tried several times to talk to Anna Hazare over the phone but was not able to do so as the anti- corruption crusader was either "sleeping or taking rest".

Champions League T20 fixtures announced

Champions League T20 fixtures announced

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Middlesex Crusaders of England will challenge Victoria Bushrangers of Australia in the opening match of the Champions League Twenty20 to be held in India in December.

Vajpayee: Mending fences, making friends

Vajpayee: Mending fences, making friends

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Despite the subsequent events at Kargil and the October 12, 1999 military coup in Pakistan, the Lahore initiative firmly established Vajpayee's credentials as a crusader of peace,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher won too!

New Islamic State video threatens Paris-style attack on Washington

New Islamic State video threatens Paris-style attack on Washington

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A man identified as "Al Karar the Iraqi", threatened the 'crusader' nations who are fighting together against the IS and the US capital was specifically singled out.

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sevilla in semis as Wolves miss penalty.

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

From college-goers to cabbies, Anna finds support in one and all

From college-goers to cabbies, Anna finds support in one and all

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

As anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare began his day-long fast at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, thousands of his supporters came out on to the streets across the country.

This model's health is none of your business!

This model's health is none of your business!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

US fitness mag Self's cover photo comes with the message: Tess Holliday's health is none of your business.

Meet Chhattisgarh's desi Rihanna

Meet Chhattisgarh's desi Rihanna

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

A lookalike of the R&B singer, Chhattisgarh's Renee Kujur is challenging India's obsession with fair models.

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'People gravitate towards me with their problems.'

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

'I am not waging a war against any government'

'I am not waging a war against any government'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'But still they have filed FIRs against me under section 505 of the IPC.' 'These were draconian laws that were misused by the British East India Company against the soldiers who participated in the mutiny (of 1857).'

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sitharaman, a newcomer on the Forbes most powerful women list, is ranked 34th. The Forbes 2019 list of 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' has been topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in the second spot and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, ranked third. Also on the list is Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (29).

Taking digs at Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal files nomination from Varanasi

Taking digs at Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Pitching his aam aadmi credentials, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday filed his nomination for the high-profile Varanasi Lok Sabha seat and accused Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi of spending huge sums of money in the ongoing electoral battle, which he said was all about eliminating corruption.

Anna Hazare is plotting a comeback

Anna Hazare is plotting a comeback

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Advocating demolition of party system, Anna Hazare has said that a "second war of Independence" would come about with an organisation to be launched after the Lok Sabha elections which would be successful by 2019 or 2024.

I skipped rally with Mamata because I was misled: Anna Hazare

I skipped rally with Mamata because I was misled: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, who left Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee red-faced two days back, said that he had skipped the poorly attended rally because he was misled.

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

How our netas killed 4 birds with one shot

How our netas killed 4 birds with one shot

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The passage of the historic Lokpal Bill by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday was celebrated by the entire political class but for reasons other than those stated publicly. Anita Katyal reports

Al-Qaeda behind London bombings: al-Zawahri

Al-Qaeda behind London bombings: al-Zawahri

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Al-Qaeda deputy Ayman al-Zawahri said his terror network carried out the July 7 London bombings, in a statement, marking the group's first direct claim of responsibility for the attacks that killed 52 people.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Summer break keeps US lawmakers from meeting Hazare

Summer break keeps US lawmakers from meeting Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Not a single lawmaker met the anti-corruption crusader during his visit to Capitol Hill, reports Aziz Haniffa

'AAP ka CM': Arvind Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan today

'AAP ka CM': Arvind Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan today

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Arvind Kejriwal will take charge of Delhi as its chief minister on Saturday in a meteoric rise to power after breaking away from anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare and launching Aam Aadmi or Common Man's Party a year ago with a pledge to clean up politics.

Hazare to march to Delhi against land bill on March 25

Hazare to march to Delhi against land bill on March 25

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare to march against the land bill on March 25 from Sevagram.

Sachin's 200th Test: Cancer foundation to help 200 children

Sachin's 200th Test: Cancer foundation to help 200 children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

In a free-wheeling chat with Harish Kotian, Dr Jagannath talks about how Tendulkar has always been at the forefront when it comes to raising funds to help the needy.