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Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

Iniesta back where it all began for Georgia qualifier

Iniesta back where it all began for Georgia qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Andres Iniesta will always have a special place in the hearts of Spanish soccer fans for scoring the dramatic extra-time goal that secured the Iberian nation's first world title in South Africa in 2010.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Sources claim that 68-70 per cent of the workers at Halol are permanent ones, while the balance is tilted towards contractual workers at Talegaon.

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

10 odd images from the world

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Apart from taking stock of the political situation in the country, the CWC discussed the upcoming presidential and vice presidential elections.

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma.

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

As superstar Rajinikanth begins shooting his newest film Kaala Karikalan in Mumbai, there is much speculation about which Tamilian ganglord the Thalaivar is bringing to life.

A Star chef in 3 nations

A Star chef in 3 nations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.

The Kader Khan interview you must read

The Kader Khan interview you must read

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.' 'They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my work.'

Sensex hits over 2-week closing high on rate cut hopes

Sensex hits over 2-week closing high on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Metals, auto and banking shares were in the limelight in this session; the FMCG pack, however, ended lower.

Off Ramp Fashion: Just be yourself!

Off Ramp Fashion: Just be yourself!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Here's how the fashionistas showed off their style on Day Four of the Lakme Fashion Week. Text and photographs: Paloma Sharma

Boyish Griezmann shapes himself into France's superhero at Euro

Boyish Griezmann shapes himself into France's superhero at Euro

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The 25-year-old striker, who stands 1.76 metres tall, caught the eye on the big stage against Germany, driving home a penalty at the end of the first half before poking in the ball on 72 minutes following a rare blunder by Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility vehicles to vans to pick-up trucks. It also has a range of electric and hybrid vehicles

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anirban Lahiri battled for a good part of the day but managed to keep himself afloat with three birdies over the last five holes to finish even par and stayed at four-under for 54 holes at the DP World Tour Golf Championships in Dubai, on Saturday.

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'I haven't given up on spreading awareness about toilet and female sanitation, and I won't give up on this either.'

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The election seem to have been conducted without any major security lapses. However, in the coming weeks, the military situation in Kandahar could tilt in the Taliban's favour, notes Aveek Sen.

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Markets end in red; bluechips struggle to keep pace.

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Repetitive and a tad cheesy, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb would have warned moviegoers better of its overly Christmas-y intentions were it named 'Once Upon a Time in the Museum Dobaara!' writes Paloma Sharma

EPL PIX: Benteke salvages point for Liverpool; Norwich go down

EPL PIX: Benteke salvages point for Liverpool; Norwich go down

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Christian Benteke headed home from close range as Liverpool grabbed a stoppage-time leveller to snatch a point against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday after Eden Hazard's dazzling opener for the visitors.

One year on, life in shreds for Kashmir's 'human shield'

One year on, life in shreds for Kashmir's 'human shield'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

'Is this the message that India wants to send to Kashmir?'

Rate cut, firm global cues lift Sensex 376 points higher

Rate cut, firm global cues lift Sensex 376 points higher

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Most Asian stock markets steadied on Wednesday.

Review: Aamayum Muyalum is disappointing

Review: Aamayum Muyalum is disappointing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Rather than watching Aamayum Muyalum, the DVDs of Priyadarshan's old films would be a better option.

Shahid Kapoor: Weirdness comes naturally to me

Shahid Kapoor: Weirdness comes naturally to me

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

'Before I started Haider, I read a little bit of Hamlet. I saw a Russian version of Hamlet and, honestly, I got bored halfway through.' But Shahid claims his latest film is the best movie of his career yet.

Brilliant Ko relieved to get major monkey off her back

Brilliant Ko relieved to get major monkey off her back

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

That a golfer could be under pressure to win a major at the age of 18 has been one of the LPGA Tour's more absurd talking points this season, so Lydia Ko was naturally delighted to torpedo the debate with her victory at the Evian Championship.

Hamilton roars to 53 point lead over Rosberg

Hamilton roars to 53 point lead over Rosberg

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Lewis Hamilton enjoyed an utterly dominant Italian Grand Prix victory on Sunday to take a 53-point lead in the Formula One championship after Mercedes team mate and closest rival Nico Rosberg retired with his engine in flames.

Making Katrina look SO DIFFERENT

Making Katrina look SO DIFFERENT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'Katrina gives a lot of inputs, like the colours that suit her skin tone.'

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

Kashmir and a flawed India

Kashmir and a flawed India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'Pakistan has a big role to play in fomenting trouble, but we need to ask ourselves why ordinary Kashmiris are coming out in large numbers to attend the funerals of terrorists.'

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The broader markets, however, outperformed their larger peers.

Tamil Nadu is not what it used to be

Tamil Nadu is not what it used to be

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Post Jayalalithaa's death, the Tamil Nadu government is in confused state.

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

Remembering Pather Panchali with Satyajit Ray

Remembering Pather Panchali with Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Satyajit Ray would have been 97 today, May 2. Soumendu Roy, who worked with the legendary director for many years, looks back on the Genius that was Manikda, as the Master was known to family, friends and admirers.

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Sussane Khan fields rapid-fire questions!

Review: <I>Om</i> is a one-time watch

Review: Om is a one-time watch

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Telugu film Om is for Kalyan Ram fans, writes Radhika Rajamani.

Weakness in global stocks takes shine off Indian markets

Weakness in global stocks takes shine off Indian markets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices underperformed the largecaps and ended over 1% lower.

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kinshuk Debnath scored the lone goal to guide Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over Shillong Lajong to end their campaign on a happy note in an inconsequential Group B league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Tuesday.

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

While India is catching China in motorbike sales, it lags far behind in cars, which use more petrol per journey.