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Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

'The biggest disappointment at the Berlinale is the very small representation of Indian films.'

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The young RJD leader is yet to earn the trust of the crowd and many senior party members believe he is no patch on his father.

Shami comes to pace partner Bumrah's defence

Shami comes to pace partner Bumrah's defence

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

"How can people forget Jasprit Bumrah's numerous match-winning performances just after a couple of indifferent ODI games?" asked a miffed Mohammed Shami on Saturday to counter the criticism levelled at his new ball partner. Bumrah went wicketless in all three of India's defeats against New Zealand in the ODIs with questions being raised over his performance.

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Harvard alum has known the Yale alum for ages, but hit it off recently.

Richest Indian tag eludes Anil Ambani, for now

Richest Indian tag eludes Anil Ambani, for now

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

With the listing of Reliance Power, the market cap of Anil Ambani group aggregated to Rs 307,112 crore (Rs 3,071.12 billion), almost Rs 100,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) below expectations of Rs 400,000 crore (Rs 4,000 billion) capitalisation.

'The rainbow has risen from the ashes!'

'The rainbow has risen from the ashes!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

What's it like for two people of the same sex to be in love Mumbai? Anita Aikara/Rediff.com finds out.

Arvind Kejriwal is a leader with soft killer instincts

Arvind Kejriwal is a leader with soft killer instincts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Delhi voters have liked the politics of performance over noisy rhetoric and empty promises,' points out Vijaya Pushkarna.

Review: Pattam Pole is old wine in new bottle

Review: Pattam Pole is old wine in new bottle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Pattam Pole is unconventionally bold with the way it deals with the issue of live-in relationship.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Interesting pharma picks for your portfolio

Interesting pharma picks for your portfolio

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Surya Narayan Patra of SSKI & Sharekhan discusses his picks from the pharma space

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

With her big-hitting prowess, a rarity in women's cricket, 16-year-old Shafali Verma was bound to succeed at the highest level. However, a lot of improvement is needed for her to sustain the sensational six-month run she has enjoyed since making her India debut, feel her coach Ashwani Kumar and former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, both of whom have tracked her nascent career closely.

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a daily briefing from Downing Street after his latest Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms emergency meeting with senior scientists and advisers, Boris Johnson called for people to start working from home and said the government would no longer support mass gatherings in order to focus emergency services towards the health crisis.

Khaki could have been better

Khaki could have been better

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Directed by debutant Bipin Prabhakar, the film could have been better.

Trivendra Rawat: Once a RSS pracharak, now U'khand CM

Trivendra Rawat: Once a RSS pracharak, now U'khand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Coupled with his administrative and organisational skills and experience, his loyalty to the party and RSS ideology seemed to have won the day for him.

Woman I admire: My mother, my hero

Woman I admire: My mother, my hero

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

On the occasion of Women's Day, Vijay S Patil, 33, shares a beautiful story about his mother, who beat odds to educate her children.

India's FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says Moody's

India's FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says Moody's

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Moody's Investors Service on Friday projected India's growth at zero per cent for the current fiscal and said the negative outlook on sovereign rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past. The outlook also partly shows weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues, it noted in the update to its November 2019 rating forecast.

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Not directly connected to the stars, who have their own security, they are part of the unregulated work force that keeps the engines running smoothly in the showbiz industry.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The elder brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Revanna cites non-availability of a government bungalow as the reason for undertaking the tedious journey.

Your mobile could be tapped too

Your mobile could be tapped too

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

60 days later, at Jaya's samadhi

60 days later, at Jaya's samadhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

On a day when her companion of close to a quarter century was anointed her successor, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits J Jayalalithaa's memorial on Marina Beach two months after her death.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2019

With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the remaining 118 seats will be held on May 12 and 19.

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, mingles with the unceasing flow of people outside Rajaji Hall in Cjhennai, that come for one last look at J Jayalalithaa.

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Tamil Nadu, Divya Nair encounters jallikattu, a ban on colas and a water shortage.

PIX: Serena breaks title drought; Pliskova outlasts Keys

PIX: Serena breaks title drought; Pliskova outlasts Keys

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Serena Williams is chasing Australian Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam singles titles

Nun found dead in convent room, injuries found on body

Nun found dead in convent room, injuries found on body

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

A 69-year-old Catholic nun was found dead in her convent room at Pala near Kottayam on Thursday morning, police said.

COVID-19: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

COVID-19: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We know there will be an end to this epidemic temporarily.' 'We probably should get a couple of years break before it comes again.'

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Amal Clooney's must-read speech about 'the person who has her complete admiration'.

Pakistan PM dons pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter's wedding

Pakistan PM dons pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter's wedding

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

"Wearing the gifted turban of Modi itself shows that Sharif's sincere intention towards the neighbouring country. Besides, it also demonstrates that Sharif values the gift of Modi," a source added.

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Four police personnel -- a woman joint commissioner, two women constables and a sub-inspector -- were injured in stone-pelting, the police said, even as reports emerged that some protesters were also hurt.

Iran's Ayatollah and Sakshi Maharaj aren't KIDDING

Iran's Ayatollah and Sakshi Maharaj aren't KIDDING

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Both want parents to have more children.

Review: 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is disappointing

Review: 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is disappointing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is a disappointing affair because of the careless handling of the subject, says Paresh C Palicha.

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.