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Jaaved Jaffrey shows off his MJ moves

Jaaved Jaffrey shows off his MJ moves

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Jaaved Jaafrey pays tribute to Micheal Jackson

'Even at 50, Michael has gone too soon'

'Even at 50, Michael has gone too soon'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Luke Kenny pays his tribute to Michael Jackson.

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US-based ride hailing firm accuses rival of making false bookings on its platform, drags it to Delhi High Court.

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

How India is a nation of cheats

How India is a nation of cheats

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Rajiv Malhotra's plagiarism may not be as horrifying as impersonating an exam candidate in Indore -- but they're both forms of cheating.

Triple century feat courts controversy

Triple century feat courts controversy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

A budding cricketer's extraordinary feat of scoring 301 in a single day at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 110-point junior tournament was mired in controversy, following a complaint of impersonation against the player.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

'Watson-styled screaming' latest flavor in Australian dressing room

'Watson-styled screaming' latest flavor in Australian dressing room

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Shane Watson has roared back to his classy best.

Google removes Mayawati's fake profile from Orkut

Google removes Mayawati's fake profile from Orkut

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The spokesperson said that the company has a reporting tool that state police authorities can use to report inappropriate content on Orkut.

'I can't do typical masala films'

'I can't do typical masala films'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'I believe something like this wouldn't have been made five years ago. They would have felt it's arty in nature, and would be unsure about investing in it. One may wonder that since there is no action in it -- or despite me in it, no sex -- who will watch the film? But things have changed drastically.'

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I used to mimic my friends, my teachers, my relatives and that's how it started.' 'But yes, it obviously takes some effort to be funny while performing in character.'

From fake Ian Fleming, with incompetence

From fake Ian Fleming, with incompetence

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

A trite plot, a caricature of a villain, an insufficiently appetising heroine and a James Bond who -- oh horrors! -- obviously suffers from erectile dysfunction. Anvar Alikhan reviews the latest James Bond novel to hit bookshelves -- Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks.

J&K: 5 booked for fake surrender

J&K: 5 booked for fake surrender

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Police found that Zakir was a fake militant who along with his accomplished adopted names of some militants currently in PoK.

Djokovic relents with a Maria show

Djokovic relents with a Maria show

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The men's third seed entertained the crowd after his first round match with an impersonation of his friend Maria Sharapova.

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Al-Qaeda claims killing gay magazine editor in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Al-Qaeda on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the brutal killings of Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor was brutally murdered on Monday along with a friend in his flat in Dhaka by suspected Islamists, in the latest audacious attack on high-profile bloggers and intellectuals in the Muslim-majority country.

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

They would call US citizens and demand their financial and bank details, failing which they would allegedly threaten them with dire consequences, including legal action and jail term

Be ruthless with fake crusaders: SC

Be ruthless with fake crusaders: SC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Concerned over the growing number of frivolous public interest litigations flooding the courts, the Supreme Court has said imposters and busybodies masquerading as "crusaders of justice" should be dealt with in a ruthless manner.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A study has revealed that Facebook users are more likely to fall for social media scams.

BJP suspends Gujarat MP

BJP suspends Gujarat MP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Katara allegedly tried to take a woman to Canada on his wife's passport.

Indian American businessman indicted: Report

Indian American businessman indicted: Report

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

An Indian American businessman was indicted by a federal jury with charges of impersonating a United States Defence Intelligence Agency official and lying about it to an Federal Bureau of Investigation agent.

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

'Identity theft is the biggest threat from Aadhaar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Over the past few weeks, an anonymous person, claiming to be a French mobile app developer, has been using his Twitter account to flag security concerns in the Aadhaar system. Recently, the account released a video showing a hack into the Aadhaar application (app). The Unique Identification Authority of India has maintained that Aadhaar remains safe and secure. Mayank Jain spoke to Robert Baptiste, the man behind the Twitter account called 'Elliot Alderson', to understand the way forward for citizens to keep their information safe.

Woman resisted rape before being murdered by guard: UP police

Woman resisted rape before being murdered by guard: UP police

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A security guard has been arrested in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a woman in Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow, a senior police official said on Sunday.

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'Student of the Year 2 has no spunk, no plot and zero charisma,' sighs Sukanya Verma.

In US call centre scam, cops make 1 more arrest in Mumbai

In US call centre scam, cops make 1 more arrest in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The crime branch officials raided the four call centres on Saturday and arrested one person, but his identity was not revealed as it may affect probe in the case.

Class X girl gang-raped at gunpoint in Delhi

Class X girl gang-raped at gunpoint in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A 16-year-old Class X student was allegedly gang-raped by five persons, including three minors, at gunpoint in Uttam Nagar area of west Delhi. The girl alleged in her complaint that the accused also made an MMS of the act and threatened to upload it on the internet if she revealed her ordeal to any person.

Your face on the rsum

Your face on the rsum

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The Congress unit described Ramesh's suicide an outcome of "targeted harassment" of their rank and cadre to keep them away from the party.

Stock ratings: How dependable?

Stock ratings: How dependable?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

If one is looking to build a viable portfolio of investments that is dividend paying and gives capital appreciation, one needs to be patient.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

Tax reform progress review today

Tax reform progress review today

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed the 02 Arena, the Swiss great resumed normal service to outplay Kevin Anderson and reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday.

4 Indians, 1 Pakistani plead guilty in call centre scam in US

4 Indians, 1 Pakistani plead guilty in call centre scam in US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

That brings the total of those charged since late 2016 in this fraud and money laundering scheme up to 56. Five India-based call centres have been charged too.

Trinamool MP may have been involved in other activities: Police

Trinamool MP may have been involved in other activities: Police

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Arrested Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Kunal Ghosh was involved in activities of the Saradha Group other than those commensurate with his position as the media CEO of the chit fund company as per fresh evidences that have emerged, the police said on Wednesday.

The age of the digital divorce

The age of the digital divorce

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Man triggers hijack scare to save face in front of girlfriend

Man triggers hijack scare to save face in front of girlfriend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Krishna had sent fake flight tickets to his girlfriend, who wanted to go on a holiday to Mumbai and Goa, due to financial problems.