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Look, Who Payal Kapadia Is Hanging Out With!

Look, Who Payal Kapadia Is Hanging Out With!

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The Mumbai-born film-maker is currently working on two films set in her city, which will form a trilogy along with All We Imagine As Light.

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

PIX: US women survive France scare for basketball gold

PIX: US women survive France scare for basketball gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The United States won a 67-66 thriller over France in the women's basketball final on Sunday, claiming an historic eighth consecutive Olympic crown while denying the hosts the golden finish to the Paris Games that had seemed within their grasp.

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Justice Leila Seth, 1st woman Delhi HC judge, passes away

Rediff.com6 May 2017

She was 86 and passed away on Friday night at her residence in Noida.

Bhumi, Kriti Party With Aamir

Bhumi, Kriti Party With Aamir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Netflix hosted a get-together for all its stars in Mumbai, and they turned up looking fashionable and gorgeous.

'I've got the opportunity I've been waiting my whole life'

'I've got the opportunity I've been waiting my whole life'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'So let's have fun with it. Let's do something that nobody is expecting.'

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Stars attend screening of Leila.

Books: Netflix's shuddh desi inspiration

Books: Netflix's shuddh desi inspiration

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

What's driving their Indian journey?

Huma's sexy high slit is not for the faint hearted

Huma's sexy high slit is not for the faint hearted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The actor showed off plenty of leg in a high slit Pankaj and Nidhi trench dress.

George Fernandes to stay with wife, says Delhi HC

George Fernandes to stay with wife, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

A judge of the Delhi High Court held one-on-one discussion on Monday with ailing former union Minister George Fernandes to decide the legal battle over his custody between his wife Leila Kabir and his brothers. 80-year-old Fernendes, who was brought in the courtroom on the wheelchair by his wife Leila Kabir, was taken inside Justice V K Shali's chambers to ascertain his mind on with whom he prefers to live.

Danone to finally exit Britannia

Danone to finally exit Britannia

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

After fighting for over four years, Groupe Danone and the Wadias have struck a deal that will see the French food giant exit their biscuit joint venture, Britannia Industries Ltd.

Watch Out for these 5 TALENTED ACTORS!

Watch Out for these 5 TALENTED ACTORS!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha presents five super-talented actors waiting to break through.

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

'Today, I look at myself differently'

'Today, I look at myself differently'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I always believed films don't have any language.'

On Balance: A story of courage

On Balance: A story of courage

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

What Indians are watching on Netflix

What Indians are watching on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Five of the ten most popular shows such as Bard of Blood, Delhi Crime, and Typewriter are Indian.

Will act promptly on Verma panel's suggestions: PM

Will act promptly on Verma panel's suggestions: PM

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that the government will be prompt in pursuing the recommendations of the J S Verma Committee to amend the law to deal effectively with cases of sexual assault against women.

Read the full report by Justice Verma on sexual offences

Read the full report by Justice Verma on sexual offences

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Justice J S Verma committee, set up to recommend measures to improve laws dealing with sexual offences, had received around 80,000 suggestions and wrapped up its work within 29 days

Anti-rape laws: Verma panel gets 80,000 suggestions

Anti-rape laws: Verma panel gets 80,000 suggestions

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The three-member committee headed by former Chief Justice of India J S Verma, which was set up to suggest tougher laws for crimes against women, is likely to submit its report on Wednesday.

SC notice on Jaya Jaitly's plea to visit Fernandes

SC notice on Jaya Jaitly's plea to visit Fernandes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of Leila Kabir, wife of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, on a petition by his close political associate Jaya Jaitly seeking permission to visit the ailing 82-year-old leader.

Straight men, you need to pull up your socks

Straight men, you need to pull up your socks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'It is time to stand up for our sisters and brothers and friends and their families.' 'It is time to share the burden and remind them, like the highest court in the land just did, that they are not alone and that you wouldn't stand for their persecution,' says Ankit Deshpande.

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

While Miss Angola Leila Lopes is making waves with her historic title win, we also bring you a look at the runners up, finalists and special award recipients at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.

Jaya, brothers denied entry to Fernandes' house

Jaya, brothers denied entry to Fernandes' house

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The ongoing tussle between veteran Socialist leader George Fernandes' estranged wife Leila Kabir and his brothers Richard and Michael led to a uproarious scene on Wednesday outside the leader's official residence in New Delhi.

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Airbus recaptured the aircraft industry's top spot in the first quarter of 2013 as US rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with the grounding of its newest jet, the 787 Dreamliner.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

After saas-bahus, it's time for the boxer!

After saas-bahus, it's time for the boxer!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The latest serial about to go on air is about boxing and features Kannada actress, Shobha M Lolanath as a woman boxer. The serial aptly titled, The Champion is produced by Famous Studio Limited, Mumbai.

Chinese swimmer rewrites world record

Chinese swimmer rewrites world record

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Chinese swimmer Li Yang clocked 28.09 seconds to better the World record in the 50 metres backstroke at the 4th World Military Games in Hyderababd.

Seth's final stop: Delhi

Seth's final stop: Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

It's official: Salman-Padma to wed

It's official: Salman-Padma to wed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'You've to wait for the correct project and the right character.'

'Judges with daughters are more understanding'

'Judges with daughters are more understanding'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I do feel it's a question of your own upbringing, the way your father treats your mother, how the daughters are treated in the house.' 'You learn so much by osmosis. I suppose it's getting better, but it's not gone.' 'It's still a patriarchal society.'