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When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Each story is sadder than the next, but what is most heartbreaking is to see the indifference shown towards these children by the police.

Court frees woman detained for wanting to marry a Muslim

Court frees woman detained for wanting to marry a Muslim

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The judges asked the police to escort the woman to the house of the man she wanted to marry.

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'Tej Pratap doesn't have votes on his own. But should he want, he can always rock the RJD's boat because of his antics.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The night before Sheena was allegedly killed, 'Indrani Madam instructed me to not send anyone up to her flat.' 'She told me to especially not allow Rahul Mukerjea.'

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Counterinsurgent abducts infant

Counterinsurgent abducts infant

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

J&K counterinsurgent abducts infant

No, no never! That's what Sakshi said about Bollywood

No, no never! That's what Sakshi said about Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Sakshi made it clear that she has no plans of entering Bollywood.

Reese's paparazzi troubles

Reese's paparazzi troubles

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Reese Witherspoon had to call the cops to get some privacy.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The only speculation around Old Trafford these days as one of the world's great clubs continue their laborious struggle to rediscover the halcyon days of the Alex Ferguson era seems to be not if, but when this dream alliance will end in divorce.

'A married woman misses me. What should I do?'

'A married woman misses me. What should I do?'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Every couple has its fair share of quarrels and fights

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Govt must do something or our sons will keep dying: Father of slain army captain

Govt must do something or our sons will keep dying: Father of slain army captain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The slain officer's father said he had nothing to say to the government nor did he have any hope from them.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'I have started getting a lot of messages from people, directors, photographers...and I realised the importance of being visible.'

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The map shows the prevalence of modern day slavery across the world. The larger the circle, the greater is the prevalence of modern day slavery in a country

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux living separate lives?

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux living separate lives?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

AG Venugopal asserted that right to privacy could not be bundled as a single right in a developing country like India where a few persons, claiming right to privacy, override the fundamental rights of 60-70 million people, who did not have access to basic amenities like food and shelter.

Kangana: I hated my performance in Tanu Weds Manu

Kangana: I hated my performance in Tanu Weds Manu

Rediff.com20 May 2015

'I came to this city with Rs 1,500. Today, I have a lavish apartment, I drive in beautiful cars.' 'After I made my Rs 1,500, everything else is a bonus.' Kangana Ranaut talks about her success in Bollywood.

Senior journalist apologises after a 'sexist' question to Sania

Senior journalist apologises after a 'sexist' question to Sania

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Ace tennis star Sania Mirza gave a fitting reply to senior Television journalist Rajdeep Sardesai after the latter reportedly asked her a 'sexist' question . After the launch of her autobiography called 'Ace Against Odds' in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Sardesai from India Today asked Sania about motherhood and settling down. The World No.1 tennis star seemed livid with the question and her reply resulted in an apology from the popular TV anchor.

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

A 27-year-old Indian-origin woman in the US state of Texas has been found guilty of causing arson that killed her husband two years ago.

PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

PHOTOS: Grief, anger unite families of CRPF jawans across nation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Families of the 40 CRPF jawans, who were martyred in the dastardly terror attacks in Pulwama, have not yet been able to comprehend the huge void left behind.

Dacoits gun down 8 persons in UP

Dacoits gun down 8 persons in UP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

If only making it official was as easy as falling in love, says Sukanya Verma.

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Members of JD-U, RJD and Congress which have given enough hint of fighting together against BJP in the coming state assembly election next year, jointly rushed into the well of both the Houses demanding action against Dhankhar and his "close friend" Sushil Kumar Modi.

Let the women fight

Let the women fight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Given how the armed forces struggle to attract talent, they cannot rule out hiring half the population, says Nitin Pai

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Complaints to NCM fall down sharply...4,000 Indian women deserted by NRI husbands since 2016...79 districts in India still don't have blood banks...

Only two MPs stood up for India's gays

Only two MPs stood up for India's gays

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'It would have been much more appropriate if a law such as this, which all of the civilised world has given up, was struck down through democratic politics rather than five individuals sitting in judgement,' says Aakar Patel.

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Vijay Shankar had been hoping for a national call-up for a while now but his elevation in the India Test team came as a surprise to the Tamil Nadu all-rounder.

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jamida K is the first Indian Muslim woman to lead the Friday prayer.

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The BJP chief condemned the arrest of over 2,000 devotees, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Sangh Parivar activists, across the state agitating against the entry of women of all ages into the temple.

#JabWeMet: An arranged 'happily-ever-after'

#JabWeMet: An arranged 'happily-ever-after'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Fairy tales may not exist, but you do find your happily-ever-after -- at least I did, says Hemisha Shah.

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

The best approach for J&K is neither Israel's nor China's

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

'The one thing India has over these two States, whose toughness awes us, is our ability to embrace diversity with ease. 'The way ahead lies in learning from Vajpayee's method, not in Xi Jinping's,' says Shekhar Gupta.