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Malaika's Message For YOU...

Malaika's Message For YOU...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to post messages of conserving and celebrating the environment we live in.

Ananya, The 'Not So Coy' Ramp Queen

Ananya, The 'Not So Coy' Ramp Queen

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Lakme ambassador Ananya Panday closed the Lakme Fashion Week 2024 walking for Rahul Mishra at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Vendors Get Busy For Result D-Day

Vendors Get Busy For Result D-Day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

From florists in Ghazipur's phool mandi to sweet shop owners in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the preparations, if not the sales, have already begun.

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk of heat exhaustion, suggests Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Just a week after Jagat Desai proposed to Amala Paul on her 32nd birthday in Goa, the couple tied the knot on Sunday, November 5, in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty in Kochi.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It was an event filled with joy, dance and laughter.

Is Your Child Addicted to TV and The Mobile Phone?

Is Your Child Addicted to TV and The Mobile Phone?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked scientists and policymakers across the world to give special attention to global warming and climate change which are leading to flash floods and droughts, warning that a "culture of greed" is taking "the world away from nature".

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The Kuki-Zo are aware of this rich resource in their areas and feel the Meitei push for ST status is because of this reason'.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a 'safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'.

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Triptii?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Triptii?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Triptii Dimri wants to add 'some colour to this black and white world'.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Juhi Chawla files plea against implementation of 5G in India

Juhi Chawla files plea against implementation of 5G in India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla on Monday approached the Delhi high court against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country, raising issues related to the radiation impact on citizens, animals, flora and fauna.

Like Deepika's Boho Look?

Like Deepika's Boho Look?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Deepika Padukone chose Sabyasachi for two of her appearances at Cannes.

LFW: Like these Earth-friendly styles?

LFW: Like these Earth-friendly styles?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Putting sustainable fashion under the spotlight.

Guru, Arjun Or Farhan... Who's Best In Black?

Guru, Arjun Or Farhan... Who's Best In Black?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Take the poll and let us know who gets your vote.

Jaw-Dropping Jewels From Cannes

Jaw-Dropping Jewels From Cannes

Rediff.com30 May 2022

10 accessory trends straight off the Cannes red carpet.

Shaakuntalam Review: Too Much CGI

Shaakuntalam Review: Too Much CGI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The love story of Shakuntala and Dushyant is so familiar, from textbooks, comics, stage and screen versions, that it has become part of our cultural DNA. If a film-maker thinks he can make it his own by producing a 3D version with excessive CGI, he achieves nothing but overkill, notes Deepa Gahlot.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Gosh! How this Actor has CHANGED!

Gosh! How this Actor has CHANGED!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Actors can take up all sorts of roles and characters and look totally unrecognisable in them.

Mukutmanipur, Serenity At Its Best

Mukutmanipur, Serenity At Its Best

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Debmalya Mazumder shares photographs from a recent trip to Mukutmanipur in West Bengal.

Farmers protest against proposed IIT site in Goa, Sec 144 imposed

Farmers protest against proposed IIT site in Goa, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

South Goa district collector Jyoti Kumari issued orders imposing Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Beautiful, Magical, Goa

Beautiful, Magical, Goa

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

It's time to plan your next trip to Goa!

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Union Environment Ministry sent a office memorandum to the state in this regard following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said.

Blamed for Joshimath sinking, NTPC justifies project

Blamed for Joshimath sinking, NTPC justifies project

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The construction work of 4x130 MW Tapovan Vishnugad project started in November 2006. The project includes the construction of a concrete barrage at Tapovan (15 km upstream of Joshimath town).

Aarey metro carshed threat to many species: Activists

Aarey metro carshed threat to many species: Activists

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Apart from leopards, a wide range of species of flora and fauna is found in the Aarey forest, an 1,800 acre area termed as the city's 'green lung', located in suburban Goregaon and adjacent to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'An area of land has already been earmarked for their protected habitation.' 'There are also steps being taken to take care of the coral zone and mangroves.'

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

In a letter to the chief secretary, government of Uttarakhand, Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar said the land subsidence in Joshimath was a very old issue, dating back to 1976, and the construction of the 4x130 megawatt Tapovan Vishnugad project started only in 2006 by NTPC.

PIX: Stylish Umbrellas on the ramp!

PIX: Stylish Umbrellas on the ramp!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Flying Solo New York Fashion week began on Sunday, September 13. Here are some stylish umbrellas we spotted at the show.

Vidya Parties With OTT's Popular Stars

Vidya Parties With OTT's Popular Stars

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Bollywood's gorgeous actresses turned up to celebrate five years of Applause Entertainment.

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the weeks before their next exam, stressed-out college students may wish to add walnuts to their daily diet.

Bollywood's FAVOURITE GHOST picks her scariest bhoots

Bollywood's FAVOURITE GHOST picks her scariest bhoots

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'It's not easy playing a ghost.'

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'