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WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'I stopped getting work after 2004. Between 2005 and 2018, I had no work.'

'Coca-Cola maker sold shikanji': Why #AccordingToRahulGandhi is breaking Internet

'Coca-Cola maker sold shikanji': Why #AccordingToRahulGandhi is breaking Internet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rahul also said the founders of Ford, Mercedes and Honda were 'mechanics'

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Gandhi's remarks came after the Supreme Court gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully-loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation.

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Navi Indran Pillai wants to inspire people to feel beautiful.

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Jules Bianchi's racing number 17 has been retired from use in Formula One following the French driver's death last week, the sport's governing body announced on Monday.

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Maryam's request to teach inmates in Adiala jail rejected by authorities

Maryam's request to teach inmates in Adiala jail rejected by authorities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, 68, and his daughter Maryam, 44, are serving jail terms of 10-years and seven years respectively in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, after an accountability court convicted them on July 6 over the family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram's top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform.

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The move comes close on the heels of a written complaint by president of Brahman Ekta Seva Santha.

Slump in GDP 'Modi-made disaster', says Congress

Slump in GDP 'Modi-made disaster', says Congress

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The truth can no longer be hidden despite 'headline management' by the ruling dispensation, the opposition party said.

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud.

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

If Uddhav Thackeray is fazed by the BJP's attempts to build a narrative against his government in order to bring it down, he is not showing it. He has fought against all odds to remain in the CM's chair and faced difficulties with a smile, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Must-read! Deepika's beautiful post about depression

Must-read! Deepika's beautiful post about depression

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The actor, who fought her own battle with depression, wants you to join her fight and make a difference.

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Four Jamia Milia Islamia students have been served with a show-cause notice by the varsity's administration for putting up sanitary napkins with written messages across the campus

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Why are our leaders like fish?

Why are our leaders like fish?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'Politicians try to be the leader fish, pulling the country along -- except that they try to knock other aspiring leaders off their course as they go, says Mitali Saran.

How fake accounts drive Twitter

How fake accounts drive Twitter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'Any 21st-century political campaign will involve a lot of jockeying for social media territory.' The higher the profile of the campaign, the more likely it is to draw freelancers. Devangshu Datta surveys the Battle of the Bots.

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

Rahul, Kejriwal spar over tie-up; but talks 'still on'

Rahul, Kejriwal spar over tie-up; but talks 'still on'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Congress president accused the AAP of taking a U-turn over alliance talks.

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The squads of both teams took part in the pre-game show of support for civil rights activists denouncing last Sunday's shooting death of Stephon Clark and the killing of numerous other African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement in recent years.

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Was he just being a gentleman or was there more to it? Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the international media and Internet abuzz by putting his coat on the shoulders of China's First Lady Peng Liyuan.

Why are these celebs taking selfies in bed?

Why are these celebs taking selfies in bed?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

There appears to be a new charity craze sweeping social media - #wakeupcall, in which the famous take pictures of themselves after they've just woken up. UNICEF has begun the campaign to raise money to support their work with children in Syria. The task is simple: Just take a photo of yourself as soon as you've woken up, post to a social network with the hashtag #WakeUpCall, donate 5 (Rs 494) to UNICEF and nominate three friends to do the same. And in the spirit of charity some celebs have taken the challenge. Here's their #wakeupcall

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media expert said.

Odd-even rule: Twitter to help sort Delhi's confusion

Odd-even rule: Twitter to help sort Delhi's confusion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The social media platform will give real time information about available public transport in an area through the @TransportDelhi handle and #pollutionfreeDelhi hashtag

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

Rediff.com30 May 2015

As part of the National Democratic Alliance government's media blitzkrieg to highlight achievements made during its one-year rule, three Union ministers will participate in a 'talkathon' session today during which they will answer questions posted on Twitter.

How I designed the million dollar cake

How I designed the million dollar cake

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Celebrity cake designer Debbie Wingham reveals the details.

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Professional ballet dancer Misty Copeland, and wrestler turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joined National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry in opposing comments made by the chief executive of their sponsor Under Armour supporting US President Donald Trump.

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'Modi and the BJP don't want Delhi to function.' 'The LG is like a puppet of the BJP.'

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In fact, barring 2014 when Stan Wawrinka won the title, no player apart from the quartet has even been involved in the men's final at Melbourne Park since 2008.

PHOTOS: Mexico's spoiled rich kids flaunt it all on Instagram

PHOTOS: Mexico's spoiled rich kids flaunt it all on Instagram

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The children of the country's elite are now coming under fire.

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The celebrity chef has been inspiring people to go vegan.

Airport worker hailed a hero for aiding victims of Brussels attack

Airport worker hailed a hero for aiding victims of Brussels attack

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Alphonse Lyoura, an airport baggage security officer, did not flee the scene when two bomb blasts erupted in the departures area on Tuesday but began to help the injured.