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Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Families look after the elderly. And these families are facing a lot of problems now.'

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Meanwhile, sources said that the Delhi Police may not visit Kejriwal's residence on Thursday to question his parents.

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.' 'Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Caste survey among Cong's 7 guarantees to Haryana

Caste survey among Cong's 7 guarantees to Haryana

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls, the Congress on Wednesday announced seven guarantees, including the promises of a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) and a caste survey, if voted to power.

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Her grandfather left the village more than 70 years ago. None of her family is here. Nobody from her gothram is here. The people who knew her grandfather are long dead. I cannot understand why people keep coming here and asking us questions about her.'

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite these challenges, his strong voice for the state's tribal population has been central to his political identity

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with complicated situations in a relationship.

Channapatna bypoll: Despite health issues, Gowda campaigns for grandson

Channapatna bypoll: Despite health issues, Gowda campaigns for grandson

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Assisted by his personal staff and gunmen, Gowda, with a cannula on his right hand, attended multiple election meetings on Tuesday and addressed people sitting in his chair as he cited knee pain.

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Migrant worker lynched in Haryana over suspicion of eating beef

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district over suspicion that he had eaten beef, police said on Saturday, adding they have arrested five members of a cow vigilante group for the attack.

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In another tweet, Gandhi also expressed concern over frequent emergency landings of flights due to one snag or another at a time when domestic air fares have almost doubled.

Mamata should be...: RG Kar victim's mother

Mamata should be...: RG Kar victim's mother

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

The victim's mother expressed hope that the discussions between the CM and the agitating doctors would yield results.

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba's elder brother Florentin

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.

The 'Amazing Chess Mom'

The 'Amazing Chess Mom'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Nagalakshmi's presence at the Chess tournaments has been a source of inspiration for many. Her unwavering support for her children, even during the most challenging moments, has been instrumental in their success.

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The tide has turned for Sunny. He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi. Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in Kerala.

'Like Bharat': CM Atishi didn't sit in chair used by Kejriwal

'Like Bharat': CM Atishi didn't sit in chair used by Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi took charge as the eighth chief minister of Delhi on Monday and said she would work like Bharat did by keeping his elder brother Lord Ram's 'khadaun' (wooden slippers) on Ayodhya's throne.

Kejriwal to vacate CM's bungalow soon, AAP searches for new house

Kejriwal to vacate CM's bungalow soon, AAP searches for new house

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal will soon vacate the official residence of Delhi chief minister in Civil Lines area of the city, with an intensive search on to look for a new house near his New Delhi constituency, the party said on Saturday.

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents -- the Congress, the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar -- are still struggling to resolve internal differences over certain seats and fix an agreeable formula for the assembly polls even though the deadline for filing nominations is closing on October 29.

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics. Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50 kg freestyle final for failing to make weight.

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Whenever tenures of army chiefs were extended in the recent past, prime ministers were subsequently eased out of office by the same army chief, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown disrupts life

Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown disrupts life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The shutdown was called by Kuki-Zo groups, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), in protest against Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh's statement about militants entering the state from outside.

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Mumbai's young batting star Musheer Khan has been ruled out of the upcoming Irani Cup match after suffering a fracture in the neck, in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway, on Friday.

Why Stalin wants Tamilians to have '16 children'

Why Stalin wants Tamilians to have '16 children'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Stalin's comments came two days after Naidu said there was a need to manage the population in Andhra Pradesh given there will be an increase in the aging population.

Antilia Glows For The Wedding

Antilia Glows For The Wedding

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Many of the pre-wedding functions have taken place at the Ambani home, Antilia.

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

But the atmosphere is now conducive for the Mahayuti to continue in power in Maharashtra thanks to the government's people-centric schemes, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is giving promises that it cannot execute, he said.

How Deepika Comforted Lakshya Sen

How Deepika Comforted Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'They have been really supportive. Even after the bronze medal match, she called me and said, "It's fine; don't worry. You did good." Prakash sir has been like a mentor and father figure to me. It's always nice to talk to them if I want any advice or want to talk to them freely.'

Man who chopped woman's body into several pieces kills self in Odisha

Man who chopped woman's body into several pieces kills self in Odisha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

According to the police in Bengaluru, the suspect and the woman were working in a garment shop where they met and become friends. The two were in a relationship.

MP horror: Boy rapes sister after watching porn, murders her

MP horror: Boy rapes sister after watching porn, murders her

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The police cracked the case and detained the victim's 13-year-old brother, their mother and sisters aged 17 and 18 after interrogation of 50 people, intense questioning of the accused persons and on the basis of technical evidence, he said on Saturday.

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'I had told Fadnavisji that I will be with the party till the Lok Sabha election and I will give my 100 per cent to campaign for the BJP. But ultimately I will have to take this decision (to quit the BJP).' 'When I requested him to see this from the point of view of an elder brother, he could not say anything more after that.'

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Paris Paralympics Pranav Soorma and his father Sanjeev have quite a few things in common, the most striking being their looks -- well-groomed beards complimented by their ponytail hairstyle.

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

"'His mantra was simple yet profound: Be number one or be ready to be wiped out. There's nothing in between," he used to say and it was a reminder for all to always aim high, to push boundaries, and to strive for excellence.