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Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30

Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

All schools and colleges in West Bengal will remain closed till June 10, she added. The Trinamool Congress supremo said she raised the issue of a financial package for the state and clearing its dues.

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

When humanity's away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province. However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets.

When I was in quarantine

When I was in quarantine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'It all became clear when I was asked to lodge myself on the couch in the lounge,' says Kishore Singh.

'A talented actor gone too soon': Virat, Rohit pay tribute

'A talented actor gone too soon': Virat, Rohit pay tribute

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput earned praise for portraying Mahendra Singh Dhoni in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very wrong for society," he said.

'Please review the film, not Salmanbhai's life'

'Please review the film, not Salmanbhai's life'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Salmanbhai would be really worried if his fans and the people who pay money to watch his film were not happy.'

DeMo: A true report card

DeMo: A true report card

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The biggest achievement of demonetisation is that it has brought about a social revolution against black money and corruption, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.

Bigg Boss Day 24: Shefali's BIGG Quiz!

Bigg Boss Day 24: Shefali's BIGG Quiz!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Day 24 inside the Bigg Boss house gets super interesting when Shefali Bagga shows off her journalistic skills.

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

'I hope I make people laugh'

'I hope I make people laugh'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'I have faced a lot of rejections in my life.' 'I would get at least four rejections every day.' 'I am here to stay.'

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Chhota Rajan reluctant to go to Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Security has been stepped up in and around Jail no 2 of Tihar prison where underworld don Chhota Rajan was lodged on Thursday after being remanded in a 14-day judicial custody.

Why we need to watch out for Al Qaeda's threat

Why we need to watch out for Al Qaeda's threat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

'We have leaders who would rather that we cohabit with the Indian Mujahedeen than fight terror, as long as the payoffs are there in the next polls... Obviously, we are not headed down the best route to keep terror at bay,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Bharat is nothing more than a reflection of the times we are living in: where we expect our heroes to be flawless, virtuous fellas -- it is our current national disease.

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A classic example of a leader who has chosen to risk everything for his vision.

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

While the debate over the political, financial and health implications of holding the Tokyo Olympics in July rages around the world, triple jump gold medal hopeful Will Claye believes a crucial voice is not always being heard - that of the athlete.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The government on Thursday announced new rules to curb misuse of social media platforms, as it mandated firms to appoint grievance officer, disclose the first originator of the mischievous information and remove, within 24 hours, content depicting nudity or morphed pictures of women.

Pakistan tries to pass off image of Gaza as Kashmir at UN

Pakistan tries to pass off image of Gaza as Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The picture used by the Pakistani Ambassador to the UN was reported by a number of media outlets as that of Rawia Abu Joma'a, a 17-year-old girl injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza city in 2014. Rawia's picture was taken by award winning photographer Heidi Levine.

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tiktok and Helo in a joint statement said they have plans to invest $1 billion over the period of next three years to develop technology infrastructure and owns responsibility of local community.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

BrahMos Aerospace engineer held for leaking information to Pakistan

BrahMos Aerospace engineer held for leaking information to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nishant Agrawal was nabbed in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) at BrahMos' Wardha Road facility, an ATS official said.

New currency notes in ATMs from Friday: Finance secy

New currency notes in ATMs from Friday: Finance secy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The ATMs will open on Friday and at many places they will open on Thursday, he said.

'I feel bad when people make fun of my marriage on Bigg Boss'

'I feel bad when people make fun of my marriage on Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Mona Lisa talks about her stint on Bigg Boss 10.

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

Why are people angry with this cover

Why are people angry with this cover

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Kriti Sanon has received backlash for her latest cover.

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

G C Murmu rarely speaks in public and when he does, his statements are always in lockstep with the thinking within this government.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Take a look at the other celebs at the screening.

Centre asks states to check mob lynching fuelled by child-lifting rumours

Centre asks states to check mob lynching fuelled by child-lifting rumours

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

In an advisory, the Home Ministry has urged the states and UTs to 'keep a watch for early detection of rumours of child lifting and initiate effective measures to counter them'.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

Karnataka's resort politics turns violent; Congress MLA hospitalised

Karnataka's resort politics turns violent; Congress MLA hospitalised

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The incident occurred late Saturday night at the resort where the Congress MLAs are hunkered down since Friday in a move to keep the flock together against alleged bid to topple the ruling coalition by BJP, according to Congress sources.

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

A million followers on Instagram in less than a day...can you beat that?

Pilot-loyalist MLAs demand floor test in Rajasthan

Pilot-loyalist MLAs demand floor test in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Ashok Gehlot camp has been saying that they enjoyed the support of 109 MLAs, a claim contested by the Pilot loyalists. In the run-up to the Congress Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur on Tuesday, Pilot loyalist Ramesh Meena said, "A floor test should be conducted in the assembly. This will expose the claim that the Ashok Gehlot government has the support of 109 MLAs."

BJP takes a dig at Farooq Abdullah

BJP takes a dig at Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday flayed Dr Farooq Abdullah, who claimed that the media had distorted his son Omar Abdullah's comments on the Amarnath yatra issue.

'Hamid's return nothing short of Bakri Eid festivities'

'Hamid's return nothing short of Bakri Eid festivities'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The 33-year-old from Mumbai was reunited with his family after he returned to India through the Attari-Wagah border on Tuesday evening.

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Hina Khan is bossy.' 'Sapna is playing a smart game.' 'Hiten has maintained his class and dignity.'

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Devoleena make a comeback!

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Devoleena make a comeback!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Do you think Sid and Asim's journey is going to be pretty rough inside the house from here on?