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SGPC to approach United Nations to save Bhullar

SGPC to approach United Nations to save Bhullar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Shriomani Gurdwara Pharbandhak Committee president Avtar Singh Makkar said in Amritsar on Tuesday that die hard efforts will be applied to save the life of death row convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Paes's racquets auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh; Dhoni's kit for Rs 1 lakh

Paes's racquets auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh; Dhoni's kit for Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Leander Paes's Wimbledon mixed doubles winning racquets and India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's keeping gloves and pads fetched Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively during a charity event.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Obsessed with women's legs? There's a caf for you in Japan

Obsessed with women's legs? There's a caf for you in Japan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The World of Thighs Photography Cafe lets diners feast on an array of dishes while surrounded by hundreds of pictures of long limbs.

'Amla look' the latest fad among fans

'Amla look' the latest fad among fans

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

A bunch of die-hard fans of the South African cricketer Hashim Amla have chosen a different path to show their admiration for the Proteas player by donning the "Amla look" -- complete with long black beard and shaven head.

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

You can buy them for your personal use or gift it to someone you love. Here are top 10 smartphones and tablets currently going hot in the market.

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

He was suffering from lung cancer for last several months, West Bengal CPI secretary Swapan Banerjee said.

Red review: Enjoyable time pass

Red review: Enjoyable time pass

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

If you're just interested in watching a bunch of veterans take one last shot at being action heroes and heroines, this movie might offer a mildly entertaining diversion.

Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal turn love guru

Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal turn love guru

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

With 11 years of marital bliss, celebrity couple Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal will soon be giving 'Guru Gyan' on perfect relationships to Delhiites.

Meet the hottie Spain wants banned from FIFA

Meet the hottie Spain wants banned from FIFA

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The most famous WAG of this year's FIFA World Cup is definitely Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas' girlfriend and television presenter Sara Carbonero. Here's why.

Kohli's Pakistani fan who hoisted tricolour granted bail

Kohli's Pakistani fan who hoisted tricolour granted bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Umar Daraz, the die-hard Pakistani fan of Virat Kohli, who was arrested last month for hoisting the Indian flag on the rooftop of his house, has been granted bail by a court.

Follow Katrina Kaif and win her Raajneeti costume!

Follow Katrina Kaif and win her Raajneeti costume!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Don't miss this chance to win a gorgeous sari that the actress wore in the movie.

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The Congress chief took a swipe at the ruling party saying if it had a film franchise it would be called "Lie Hard".

Quiz: Can you guess who these actors are?

Quiz: Can you guess who these actors are?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

They're famous faces but make-up has rendered them completely unrecognisable. Take this quiz to see how you fare.

Dancing their hearts out for Michael Jackson

Dancing their hearts out for Michael Jackson

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Choreographer Remo D'Souza and Dance Indian Dance contestant Prince perform a tribute for Micheal Jackson on his first death anniversary.

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Bombay or Mumbai? Was a senior minister miffed by a breach of protocol? Why did the police commissioner not find a place on the dais? Vignettes from 'Make in Mumbai.'

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

'I can give my life for Rajinikanth'

'I can give my life for Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Mumbai fans celebrate the release of Rajinikanth's latest film, Kabali.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We can only hope that the government has finally 'got it' and will stay focused on improving productivity, demand, and governance,' says Debashis Basu.

Review: Blue has great stunts but no thrills

Review: Blue has great stunts but no thrills

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Blue was supposed to be a thriller. But a ridiculous plot, inane dialogues and plain bad direction makes this a damp squib.

The Blue menu: Exploding cars and shark fights!

The Blue menu: Exploding cars and shark fights!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Hollywood action director James Bomalick talks about the cool stunts in the film.

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

After much speculation and excietment among most of the tech-savvy, Apple finally unveiled the iPad on

'Blasts keep happening, we need to focus on cricket'

'Blasts keep happening, we need to focus on cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Afghanistan speedster Shapoor Zadran wants the stereotypical perception to change.

Here's your chance to meet Hrithik Roshan!

Here's your chance to meet Hrithik Roshan!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Here's how.

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Is OnePlus 5T's Star Wars Limited Edition any different from the OnePlus 5T?

For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Old habits die hard.This adage was proved true in the Lok Sabha today as CPI(M) veteran Basudeb Acharia continued to address Meira Kumar as 'Sir' instead of 'Madam Speaker'.

Video: Kohli's flop show ends India's World Cup dream

Video: Kohli's flop show ends India's World Cup dream

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

One run -- that was Kohli's contribution to the India-Australia match.

Review: Radio is very complicated

Review: Radio is very complicated

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Himesh Reshammiya's Radio is very disappointing.

Kohli's Pakistani fan faces 10-yr jail for hoisting tri-colour

Kohli's Pakistani fan faces 10-yr jail for hoisting tri-colour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

A Pakistani die-hard fan of Indian batsman Virat Kohli is facing up to 10 years imprisonment after being arrested for hoisting the Indian tri-colour atop his home in Punjab Province which he had done to show his love for the cricketer.

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

In a statement in the House of Commons on March 11, Dave Mackenzie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, referred to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's letter to the head of the Sikh temples worldwide and asserted categorically that "Canada will not tolerate any kind of action originating from our soil that promotes terrorism in other countries".

Meet Bruce Willis' new wife -- Emma Heming

Meet Bruce Willis' new wife -- Emma Heming

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Emma Heming currently features in a Top 100 list of the world's hottest women, reports the Sun.

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The India-Australia series comes at the end of the calendar year, in a quarter when most brands are close to the end of their advertising budgets.

Kuselan gets lukewarm response

Kuselan gets lukewarm response

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The crowds may be present but not in numbers that you would expect from a Rajnikanth film.

Raj returns to the CCI

Raj returns to the CCI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Even though he is longer associated with the club, Raj Singh Dungarpur made it a point to visit his long-time companion, the Cricket Club of India, to see the Indian team practice on Friday.

These fans can't wait to cheer for their 'Men in yellow'!

These fans can't wait to cheer for their 'Men in yellow'!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

For the fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the end of the ban period from Indian Premier League is a big step forward as they look forward to seeing the 'Men in Yellow' back at their den, M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Shy guy A R Rahman sheds some of his legendary reticence as he prepares to promote a musical reality show on television.

Who Hijacked the script?

Who Hijacked the script?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

What happens when you add a pinch of Con Air to a hint of United 93, season with Die Hard II, stir in some Passenger 57, consider a plot point from Under Seige II and not bother with coherence or logic? You get Hijack.

The enigma of India's growth

The enigma of India's growth

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

This article is not about the usual success stories and fault lines. I wish to reflect on the large picture from three angles to see what our real degree of comfort is. Events since then show that the young lady, a star shining brightly in India's largest private bank, was largely right. The India success story is long past the flavour-of-the-month stage and even the most die-hard critics have had to accept it.

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Minister of State for Home Amit Shah speaks during an exclusive interview on the Gujarat riots and the forthcoming Gujarat poll with rediff.com Managing Editor Sheela Bhatt.