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Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

On Thursday, Indrani will be obligated to change into the green uniform sari she receives visitors in, as per jail rules, and meet the gentlemen from the income tax department. She may also at some point on Thursday video conference with Delhi in the INX Media-Karti Chidambaram case where she might become an approver.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Trump said his victory three years ago was a 'defining moment in American history' and vowed to maintain his 'America First' policy as he touched the hallmarks of his 2016 campaign, hard-line immigration policies and defence spending.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

With Argentina looking dysfunctional and under-performing throughout the qualifiers, Messi's dream of matching Maradona in Russia always looked a tall order.

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

From leading the team that arrested Uma Bharti to exposing V K Sasikala's privileges in prison, the 42-year-old IPS officer is not scared of anything.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Brian Elias, the chief of operations for the Los Angeles County coroner's office, confirmed the death and said it was being investigated as a possible suicide.

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Despite the Indian government's recent efforts anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been little change in the extortionist behaviour of a significant proportion of tax and police officials, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Out to prove his critics wrong, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda says it's not anti-incumbency but pro-incumbency that will work in his favour and give him a third term.

World C'ships: Manyonga claims long jump gold; Discus gold for Gudzius

World C'ships: Manyonga claims long jump gold; Discus gold for Gudzius

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A round-up of results from the Athletics World Championships in London on Saturday

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'In Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani has essentially found a Rajkumar Hirani story buried inside Sanjay Dutt's life.' 'Now if you think that's scary, sample the alternative: Perhaps Sanjay Dutt had been living his life to suit the narrative of a Rajkumar Hirani film,' says Sreehari Nair.

Rani Mukerji: I would like to do a show like Oprah Winfrey

Rani Mukerji: I would like to do a show like Oprah Winfrey

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

'Mardaani has become a kind of movement. It is beyond being a film.' Rani Mukerji loves the response to her latest film.

Indian equities most attractive on a 5-yr basis, says CLSA MD Christopher Wood

Indian equities most attractive on a 5-yr basis, says CLSA MD Christopher Wood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Despite the rally, on the basis of valuations, Indian markets aren't too expensive, says Christopher Wood, managing director and equity strategist at CLSA.

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'I would like to say that there is a fear of Dawood. We thought we are a nation of 120 crore people and if we do not bid for this property it will be a matter of disgrace.' 'Here is this man sitting in Pakistan and is being able to lord over our country especially Mumbai through remote control. I think somewhere we must draw the line.' 'There is no Hindu-Muslim issue at all. The underworld is the most secular entity in the country. Whether you are a Muslim or a Hindu it does not matter. Whether you are able to deliver or rake in the moolah is all that matters.' Former journalist S Balakrishnan on why he is bidding for Dawood's Ibrahim's property.

'My film's sequel will be bigger than Avatar'

'My film's sequel will be bigger than Avatar'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com speaks to rockstar saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan days before the release of the sequel, MSG 2.

Pix: How Esha, Alia, Akshay get their adventure fix!

Pix: How Esha, Alia, Akshay get their adventure fix!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The stars attempt dare devil stunts.

Busted! 10 famous sports persons nailed for doping

Busted! 10 famous sports persons nailed for doping

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Following badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei's provisional ban, Rediff.com brings you ten top sports persons who gave in to drugs - one of the mighty perils that has affected modern sporting culture.

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A recent survey revealed that 46 percent of girls and 30 percent of boys in the US, most of who are in their teens smoke to control their weight.

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!

Award-winning images from the World Press Photo contest

Award-winning images from the World Press Photo contest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The jury of the 58th annual World Press Photo Contest has selected an image by Danish photographer Mads Nissen as the World Press Photo of the Year 2014.

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Watch Love Games only if you have nothing to do this weekend, says Namrata Thakker.

'He was a daredevil'

'He was a daredevil'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Major Anuj Sood, scholar and daredevil soldier, had finished his Kashmir tenure and would have been home had COVID-19 not come in the way. He did not live to be old enough, but he lived the soldier's life to the fullest, reveals Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

'People don't come to Kerala to drink'

'People don't come to Kerala to drink'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Kerala Congress President V M Sudheeran on why the state needs to get sober.

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Unprecedented violence... Mobs determined to teach Delhi a lesson... An incompetent chief minister... Losses of over Rs 200 billion. Haryana's Jat agitation has a somber message for the nation.

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Which 1980s hero is still rocking it? VOTE!

Ram Rahim and that migrant in Mumbai

Ram Rahim and that migrant in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An unemployed migrant becomes a much sought after Baba right before Syed Firdaus Ashraf's eyes.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Going back in time with Master Raju

Going back in time with Master Raju

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

'I got to know things early in life.' On Childrens' Day, one of Hindi film industry's most memorable child -- Raju Shrestha - lets us into his life with a twinkle in his eye.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

How Alia Bhatt nailed Udta Punjab

How Alia Bhatt nailed Udta Punjab

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'The starting point of the Udta Punjab casting was that we didn't think stars would do a film like this, so we'd take non-stars. As the names kept rolling in and we had Kareena Kapoor and Shahid and Alia Bhatt, I was like yaar yeh ho kya raha hai?'

30 reasons why girls should do crossfit

30 reasons why girls should do crossfit

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Girls, do you know crossfit can work as an anti-aging drug? Find out how!

Beware! Your teen could be in danger

Beware! Your teen could be in danger

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

If your child has access to the Internet, they could find themselves in trouble.

The MP who wants cannabis legalised in India

The MP who wants cannabis legalised in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The Biju Janata Dal MP from Dhenkanal says crime will come down if cannabis is legalised.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

S D Burman's proudest moment

S D Burman's proudest moment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'His son had become a composer after all, and one now chased by producers. But while finding peace in one quarter, he had lost it in another. Jet was not a home any more. The room across his was empty, there were no sounds floating through the door.' The world, in the eyes of the Burmans.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.