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The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Twitter broke down the barrier between movie stars and their fans, says Aseem Chhabra.

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs.

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy. While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its response to the government as any loose statement would affect the markets.

Why Kohli is a big admirer of AB de Villiers...

Why Kohli is a big admirer of AB de Villiers...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Praising AB de Villiers for his 'versatility' as a batsman, India Test captain Virat Kohli on Friday said the South African maestro's defiant knock, albeit in a losing cause, in the fourth and final Test match in Delhi was a classic example of 'application' in the longer format.

Dawood's properties go under hammer today

Dawood's properties go under hammer today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Once owned by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, an eatery on the narrow Pakmodia Street in South Mumbai, a green sedan and tenancy rights to a property in suburban Matunga will on Wednesday go under the hammer in Mumbai.

Wow! Bieber's fans were better dressed than him

Wow! Bieber's fans were better dressed than him

Rediff.com12 May 2017

While the singer failed to impress, you can learn a thing or two about style from his fans who attended the concert.

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'If you're going to tell me what a lame fossil I am, save it,' says Mitali Saran.

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Australia's Adam Zampa on Tuesday admitted that he failed to execute his plans against Hardik Pandya, who smashed him for 24 runs in a single over -- including three sixes, to turn the game on it's head, in the first ODI against India in Chennai.

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Winners from the Big Picture photography competition

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'

No govt can ensure there is no rape: MP minister

No govt can ensure there is no rape: MP minister

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur has landed in a controversy with his remarks that no government can ensure rape is prevented and action can be taken only after the act, triggering angry reaction from Congress which said he has no right to continue in office.

'I brought life into yoga, I made it very lively'

'I brought life into yoga, I made it very lively'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'A person should not be caught in the pursuit of enjoyment alone, he should experience enlightenment too. I mean, there should be action and motion. We must enjoy the action, not the motion,' BKS Iyengar told Rediff.com in September 2000.

8 leadership lessons from marathon runners

8 leadership lessons from marathon runners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Besides the passion, your disciple and endurance is what will take you to the end.

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Possibly for the first time since Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called upon the nation to donate/sacrifice for the 'Bangladesh war' efforts, and also suffer blackout at nights with patience and pride, has the nation reacted so very positively to the government's diktat, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

Must Read: NaMo's simple advice to exam warriors

Must Read: NaMo's simple advice to exam warriors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Kuch banne ke nahi, kuch karne ke sapne dekho.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'The most actionable thing is to expand testing. Nothing else matters'

'The most actionable thing is to expand testing. Nothing else matters'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'We have to accept that the infection is now in the community and we can't isolate everyone who gets it.' 'Instead, what we need to do is to find out those who are most at risk of death, isolate them and save them from the rest.'

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

They are taking JEE coaching beyond big cities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Talented students in small towns often don't get into national-level colleges simply because they don't get proper training to write entrance exams. Ignus is working to change that.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's obviously not the Kumbh Mela.

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

During her three-day visit, Priyanka will cover a distance of 100-km by boat in Ganga from Prayagraj to Varanasi.

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Review: Chauthi Koot, one of the best movies of 2016

Review: Chauthi Koot, one of the best movies of 2016

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Lovers of good cinema should not miss this opportunity to watch one of the best Indian films of 2016, raves Aseem Chhabra.

Flush with liquidity, MFs say risk management is robust

Flush with liquidity, MFs say risk management is robust

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Industry players say they have learnt from the bitter experience of 2008 and have far better checks and balances in place to avoid an encore.

Double take: Twin sisters reunite after 25 years

Double take: Twin sisters reunite after 25 years

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

In a tale of serendipitous coincidences, the power of the internet and a whole lot of luck two girls who didn't know that they had an identical twin sister until less than two years ago have found each other.

Sports Shorts: Four Indian shuttlers in top 20 of BWF Rankings

Sports Shorts: Four Indian shuttlers in top 20 of BWF Rankings

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Losing yourself in China's capital

Losing yourself in China's capital

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Despite the language barrier, Beijing is a city where getting lost is not necessarily a bad idea

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'In the last month, I must have heard 20-30 scripts. I am waiting for Loafer to release before I sign more films.' Varun Tej is quite thrilled about his third movie release, Loafer.

Black money has destroyed nation, fight against it: PM to youth

Black money has destroyed nation, fight against it: PM to youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

"Please guide those around you on increased cash-less transactions. Corruption and black money adversely affects the progress of our nation," he said.

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Can the Opposition get its act together?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The least the Opposition can do, for India's sake, is try to offer one, says Mitali Saran.