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'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits. My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms,' Trump said in a statement.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The minister assured the families that the people would be airlifted as soon as possible.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Putin said the 'policy' pursued by Modi is the main 'guarantor' of relations between the two countries.

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Iran's win over Wales and the U.S. team's goalless stalemate against England set up a tantalising final round of Group B matches.

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday claimed that it killed the commander of Hamas's Central Jabaliya Battalion, Ibrahim Biari, in a strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, CNN reported.

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

India welcomes Rouhani's election as Iran's new president

India welcomes Rouhani's election as Iran's new president

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

India has welcomed the election of Hassan Rouhani as the new president of Iran, saying the poll outcome is a "good signal" indicating greater convergence and consensus among Iranian people.

Modi holds bilaterals with world leaders at BRICS summit

Modi holds bilaterals with world leaders at BRICS summit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Modi held a "productive meeting" with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on a day when BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) leaders officially endorsed Ethiopia's entry into the bloc.

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said his country is 'not for war'. "We are looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region," he said.

When Russian Drones Attack...

When Russian Drones Attack...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Scenes from Ukraine after Russian drones rained fire on its citizens last week.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with kamikaze drones

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with kamikaze drones

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'The Russians think it will help them, but these actions look like desperation'

Players, staff 'apologise' for US soccer altering Iran flag

Players, staff 'apologise' for US soccer altering Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'Of course, our thoughts are with the Iran people, the players and the whole country, but our focus is on this match.'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

He said the US will apply other punitive measures if Tehran does not give up its reported goal of developing nuclear weapons.

Images: People who shaped the decade

Images: People who shaped the decade

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati are among the four Indians named in the Financial Times list of '50 People Who Shaped the Decade.'

'People are afraid of speaking about Islam'

'People are afraid of speaking about Islam'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'People are much more afraid,' Salman Rushdie said, speaking of the years following the fatwa Iranian clerics had declared against him. 'There has been a chilling effect. Now people think twice before they make... almost any remark about Islam. They think twice in case somebody decides to be offended.'

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

Iran demand Korean apology after 'bad manners' jibe

Iran demand Korean apology after 'bad manners' jibe

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

South Korea coach Choi Kang-hee humiliated the Iranian people when he said he had been 'badly treated' in Tehran last year and wanted to stop the West Asian's qualifying for the World Cup, Iran boss Carlos Queiroz said on Thursday.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Carlsen will not defend chess world title next year

Carlsen will not defend chess world title next year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his world championship in 2023 against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi as he is not motivated to play another match, the Norwegian five-time champion said in a podcast on Wednesday.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Salman Rushdie makes first public appearance since attack

Salman Rushdie makes first public appearance since attack

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Salman Rushdie has been honoured with the PEN Centenary Courage Award as the Mumbai-born writer made his first in-person public appearance since being stabbed and severely wounded in a knife attack at a literary event in New York last year.

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bomb threat on Moscow-Delhi flight with 400 on board

Bomb threat on Moscow-Delhi flight with 400 on board

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

According to the police, the CISF received an e-mail warning of a bomb on the flight.

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Rediff.com3 May 2023

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the future, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

America's toughest ever sanctions on Iran come into force

America's "toughest ever" sanctions on Iran come into force

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The sanctions have a singular purpose, denying the world's largest state sponsor of terrorists the capacity to do things like they did this past couple weeks, attempted assassination campaign in the heart of Europe, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Queiroz said there was a time and place to use football to make an impact in the world and received applause from journalists when he spoke of "magic moments" from a simple gesture like giving footballs to impoverished children in Africa.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These four, including two Afghanistan nationals, were among the nine accused who were remanded in custody till March 29 by Special Judge Shubhada Baxi.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Jaishankar also met his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian and held productive discussions on bilateral economic cooperation, Afghanistan and the joint comprehensive plan of action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal.