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Oh my! Archie Panjabi is just another girl when SRK sings to her

Oh my! Archie Panjabi is just another girl when SRK sings to her

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

So is supermodel Natalia Vodianova.

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Indian claims to the Ram story and ownership could be challenged from more places than one, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Unlike private carriers such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, Air India has not given any security as insurance against default, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

2 NRIs in Europe's most powerful businessmen

2 NRIs in Europe's most powerful businessmen

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Forbes has named Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin and steel baron Lakshmi Mittal among Europe's Power25: the most powerful people in business.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

A well-known Hindu doctor was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, police said.

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have been named among the top 20 most powerful persons in the world by Forbes magazine in its annual power rankings which placed United States President Barack Obama as number one for a second year in a row.

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Police on Thursday filed a case against suspended head constable Giriprasad Sarma who had taken the Superintendent of Police of the Police Transport Organisation (PTO) E Lakshmi Narayana hostage.

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The hostage drama in Hyderabad involving a suspended head constable and a superintendent of police ended on a peaceful note. The state Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy intervened and successfully persuaded Head Constable Giriprasad Sharma to release SP Lakshmi Narayana. The drama ended four hours after it started.

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Keith Vaz, the Indian-origin Labour member of Parliament, has emerged as Britain's most influential Asian in a list of 101 powerful people from the region, which includes the likes of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, the billionaire Hinduja Brothers and leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

Turncoats find the going tough

Turncoats find the going tough

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, lost to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar by 2.84 votes.

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

As the city that never sleeps prepares to usher in the festival of lights, Nadisha Daniel captures the celebratory mood on camera.

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The steel magnate, however, said that with the measures that the Indian government has announced in last couple of months, the confidence is starting to build up.

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Padma Lakshmi, Anushka or Kriti -- who gets your vote.

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The ashes of the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, the noted sitar player who passed away last week, will be taken to Varanasi for the final rites, Lakshmi Shankar, the musician's sister-in-law, told rediff.com at a memorial service held at the Self Realisation Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas, Southern California.

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the screening of Tamil film Vanayuddham based on the life of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan after the producers agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to his wife.

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The oil companies will meet on Friday for the review meeting on pricing in which petrol price could be increased by Re 1 and diesel prices by 50 paise by this weekend.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

It will not shut down two blast furnaces at the Florange facility which will retain 650 workers whose jobs were under threat.

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Watching a remake is not always fun, but Jyotika excels in the role made famous by Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The special trading session would be conducted to pay obeisance to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Tension in Hyderabad over temple work next to Charminar

Tension in Hyderabad over temple work next to Charminar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The temple incident is the latest in a series of incidents of a communal nature over the last two weeks. Tension was still prevailing in Kulsumpura and Sabzimandi areas of Hyderabad where communal clashes took place on Monday night over the burning of a religious flag by miscreants. Stone-pelting was reportedly continuing for the last three days despite the presence of the police

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Check out the best looks from the Vanity Fair party.

Bollywood stars pay tribute to Prabuddha Dasgupta

Bollywood stars pay tribute to Prabuddha Dasgupta

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

Reddy's judicial custody extended to September 7

Reddy's judicial custody extended to September 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

A CBI court on Saturday extended till September 7 the judicial custody of former minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy and four others arrested in the illegal mining case of Associated Mining Corporation owned by him.

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

Rediff.com14 May 2012

An amazing architectural masterpiece, 'ArcelorMittal Orbit' is a 115 metres (377 ft) high observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London.

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The company had initially objected to audit by CAG for time barred years as per Production Sharing Contract and had not accepted the 'exceptional circumstances' advanced by the ministry

IN PICS: The magical fairytale town of Torun

IN PICS: The magical fairytale town of Torun

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Media professional and traveller Lakshmi Sharath writes about her tryst with Torun, the city of gingerbread men.

First Look: Dileep and Joshiy team up in Avatharam

First Look: Dileep and Joshiy team up in Avatharam

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Dileep will play a villager who comes to Kochi.

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

According to sources, government officials have asked industry bodies and manufacturers to submit key concerns and requirements to begin manufacturing activity.