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What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

His victory means that his party will have to learn from him, because after the rise of Donald Trump, the Democrats have been in disarray. They have had no real answer to the Trump phenomenon and Zohran, with his emphatic and clear policies aimed at working class Americans offers them a national path for a return, asserts Aakar Patel.

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

A star each for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The iconic singers will be posthumously honoured with places on the Las Vegas Walk Of Stars.

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Instagram video has drawn significant attention due to the controversial backgrounds of both Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya.

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Oscar 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris has several big shoes to fill in.

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded CJI D Y Chandrachud for his "monumental" contribution, saying he worked on a mission to improve the apex court and pursued his goal of making it "a sanctuary of inclusivity", which was accessible to all.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

Dashing Kabir Bedi upstages younger models!

Dashing Kabir Bedi upstages younger models!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Don't miss Narendra Kumar's grand closing on Day Two of the LFW.

Serena Williams did it 'Her Way'

Serena Williams did it 'Her Way'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

With an unrestrained jig at the most hallowed hallway in tennis, Serena Williams confirmed that 'Her Way' was just about the most formidable method the women's game has seen.

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Tennis fashion takes a new meaning altogether when we talk of fashion at the Grand Slams. The US Open is one stop where the ladies of the tennis world bring out their best outfits.

Russian beats L N Mittal with costliest home

Russian beats L N Mittal with costliest home

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has lost the world record for the most expensive home purchase to an anonymous Russian billionaire, who has forked out $750 million for a French villa, built by a Belgian king and once frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan.

Dying to Robbie's song!

Dying to Robbie's song!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Why France is burning

Why France is burning

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Did George W take drugs?

Did George W take drugs?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

At Rs 24,499, the Allure is priced significantly higher than other offerings in the same segment, says Dhruv Munjal.

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

He was 77.

Say bye-bye to those boring black suits...

Say bye-bye to those boring black suits...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

'Wearable' outfits for the 'fashion-conscious' modern man.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.

Why 'Raees' Mahira Khan is unhappy

Why 'Raees' Mahira Khan is unhappy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'I have a desire to go to Mumbai, but it is not possible and not in my hands.' 'My friends and parents tell me not to think about this, but I have put in lot of effort in this film.'

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

We are all Mrs Maisels

We are all Mrs Maisels

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Except most of us have not hit rock bottom.'

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Sehwag's unpredictability and carefree attitude made him a unique batsman.

Why rupee will continue to be volatile all through 2014

Why rupee will continue to be volatile all through 2014

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Volatility ain't going away any time soon. 2013 was the most volatile year for the rupee in at least the last 10, with 2009 not far behind.

The Celebrity as a Padrone

The Celebrity as a Padrone

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Ever wondered why a celebrity can charm you?

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

PHOTOS: US President Trump, wife Melania have a 'ball' of a time

PHOTOS: US President Trump, wife Melania have a 'ball' of a time

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

US President Donald Trump triumphantly greeted supporters at the first of the three inaugural balls, joining his First Lady on stage to tell them: 'We did it."

Time to grow again?

Time to grow again?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

May be the strong United States growth will lead the world back to a period of growth and help us all put this painful recrimination behind us.

Why we should celebrate this year's Oscars

Why we should celebrate this year's Oscars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Let the grandeur do the talking instead of the gags, says Raja Sen.

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'You can ascribe any ideology to him, and it will be equally right - or equally wrong.' 'Even though the comrades on the Left will never admit it, he seems as much Stalinist as capitalist.'

'The new singers can't sing good'

'The new singers can't sing good'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'

Hanging out at the movies

Hanging out at the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

How do you even define a movie that primarily exists as an invitation to its audience -- an invitation to come and merely laze around with a set of interesting characters, asks Sreehari Nair.

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.' 'What the obituaries leave out is that Ali equally transcended the boundaries of geography and of information -- as witness the Chennai teen who assimilated that most mobile of fighters through still images shorn of context.'

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!