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What is the alternative in Kerala?

What is the alternative in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

'Diet is a personal choice'

'Diet is a personal choice'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

Can public outcry justify punishment? HC asks in Pune driver case

Can public outcry justify punishment? HC asks in Pune driver case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Hearing the arguments on death penalty awarded by a lower court to Pune-based bus driver Santosh Mane, the Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the government to justify if "public outcry" should be a factor in deciding the quantum of punishment.

Serena blasts umpire after defeat

Serena blasts umpire after defeat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

How wars are good for an economy

How wars are good for an economy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

A war compels a nation to mobilise its resources, driving every individual to work for his/her nation.

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Presenting a traditional recipe from the state of Tamil Nadu.

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'When the trailer of Angrezi Medium came out, and when the credits were rolling in the end, with names like Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Dimple Kapadia... that's when it hit me and I couldn't control my tears. That was the first time I realised that I was living my dream.'

'Saaya': Shadows in the dark

'Saaya': Shadows in the dark

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Ghoul makes it terrifying to be a Muslim

Ghoul makes it terrifying to be a Muslim

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Any Muslim who shows even the slightest hint of revolutionary thought is marked as 'infected'.' 'At that point, he is taken to the nearest Detention Centre where a procedure called Reconditioning awaits him.' 'Areas with a high Muslim population have been designated as Scheduled Religion Zones.' 'To be an active participant in this social cleansing ritual, there is only one prerequisite: You have to be an undying patriot whose friend and family is his country.'

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Why Mouni Roy wants to educate India's men

Why Mouni Roy wants to educate India's men

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'We always say "Beti Bachao" and "Beti Padhao", but there has to be "Beto ko padhao aur na samjhe toh thappad lagao".'

'Never before had I met such people. Or seen such things!'

'Never before had I met such people. Or seen such things!'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

This season of LFW has been a "colourful, bizarre, exciting adventure" for 20-year-old Rediff.com's Kshamaya Daniel, who viewed it for the first time.

What every Lok Sabha candidate must know

What every Lok Sabha candidate must know

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'We would do well to encourage all Indians to participate in democracy by contesting and laws that prevent or deter individuals and parties should be relooked at,' says Aakar Patel.

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'There are sound commercial reasons to hope for the development of 'anti-fake news networks',' says Devangshu Datta.

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'The Mallahs may remain divided between the two competing coalitions in Bihar,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky's grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years on Sunday and there is no sign that their domination will end anytime soon.

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Rediff.com17 May 2017

It has been rumoured that the singer has already spent $53,000 on her maternity style.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

Hindutva, vikas, nationalism no match for caste in Bihar

Hindutva, vikas, nationalism no match for caste in Bihar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

'Everyone relies on caste to win elections in Bihar.'

'For Dangal, I gained muscles. For Pataakha, I gained fat'

'For Dangal, I gained muscles. For Pataakha, I gained fat'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Vishal sir said he would sign me only when I accept to gain 10 kilos.' 'No matter what, I was ready to accept if I was getting an opportunity to work with Vishal sir.'

Aarey protest: 38 arrested; Sec 144 imposed

Aarey protest: 38 arrested; Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd started hacking trees from Friday night to make way for a car shed, hours after the Bombay high court dismissed four petitions filed by NGOs and activists challenging the decision to allow felling of trees in the prime green lung of the city.

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'We have become the other version of Taliban or Islamic State. There is no difference. Our levels are lower, but we are getting there.' 'If you say we are better than Pakistan, then I am sorry to say that we are as bad as Pakistan and Afghanistan.'

Tokyo tears: Venus denied fastest serve in absence of technology

Tokyo tears: Venus denied fastest serve in absence of technology

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Venus Williams was denied a chance to better her world record for fastest serve in women's tennis in absence of proper measuring technology at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The rise in India's relative attractions lie in the precipitous decline in safety of the more popular destinations, notes Kanika Datta.

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

After 2,160 years of history, give or take a decade, the greatest athlete of ancient Greece is no longer alone on his pedestal.

Fight that sent boxer into coma should've been stopped: Surgeon

Fight that sent boxer into coma should've been stopped: Surgeon

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The British middleweight title fight between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Nick Blackwell which left the latter fighter in an induced coma should have been stopped earlier, a leading neurosurgeon said. Blackwell, 25, collapsed in the ring after the fight was called off on Saturday because of swelling over his left eye in round 10. He was found to have a bleed on the brain and was placed in an induced coma in hospital in London where he is still heavily sedated. Surgeon Peter Hamlyn, who operated on Michael Watson when he suffered brain damage in a 1991 fight with Chris Eubank Snr., said medical procedures were followed properly but that the fight should have been stopped. "It was clearly a one-sided fight by the seventh or eighth round and it should have been stopped. He took too many uppercuts and he suffered a blitz," Hamlyn told Britain's Telegraph newspaper.

Actor Fry demands homophobic Russia be stripped of 2014 Winter Games

Actor Fry demands homophobic Russia be stripped of 2014 Winter Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

With growing concerns over the new anti-gay laws in Russia and the abusive treatment against its people from the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, English actor, journalist and activist has written an open letter to the IOC asking for the 2014 Winter Games to be banned.

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

'I don't like Tanisha in Bigg Boss any more'

'I don't like Tanisha in Bigg Boss any more'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The Rang Rasiya actress talks about her Bigg Boss fixation.

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Can you guess where this is?

Want a body like Ranveer Singh? Click here

Want a body like Ranveer Singh? Click here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'If Nutella is missing anywhere in the world, you'll probably find it in Ranveer's house!' 'He loves food!'

Delhi HC rejects Honeypreet's bail plea

Delhi HC rejects Honeypreet's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The court's order was based on the grounds that she has been evading arrest.

The Chevvy chase begins

The Chevvy chase begins

Rediff.com12 Jul 2003

Jim Parsons gets his own star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jim Parsons gets his own star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Snapshots from the ceremony.

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'The story has to be told well, it has to be marketed and presented well, and now, released well too.' 'Only then will the film do well.' 'The actor walks away with the victory credit, but we do not give enough credit to the script writers, directors and producers who put up a film that shines.'

Trailer: It's Disney-meets-Anees Bazmee for Alia and Shahid's Shaandaar

Trailer: It's Disney-meets-Anees Bazmee for Alia and Shahid's Shaandaar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The trailer for Shandaar doesn't disappoint as much as it perplexes, writes Raja Sen.