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Grand Finale: LMIFW runway bursts with colours

Grand Finale: LMIFW runway bursts with colours

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

We haven't seen any show like this before!

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The family of the fire-fighter who was killed in the massive fire that engulfed a 22-storeyed commercial building in Mumbai on Friday has refused to take his body, CNN IBN reported.

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

EC issues notice to Parrikar over his bribery remarks

EC issues notice to Parrikar over his bribery remarks

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Parrikar asked voters to take money from other parties but vote for the BJP.

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Suresh Kumar said he was withdrawing his nomination following a direction from the BJP leadership.

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties on Thursday took a U-turn on questioning the authorship of the 2003 report of the Archaeological Survey of India and apologised to the Supreme Court for wasting its time in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

Bhagyashree's GORGEOUS Greece holiday

Bhagyashree's GORGEOUS Greece holiday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Girls are having all the fun!

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Congress has been reduced from 440 seats in the Lok Sabha to 44 seats due its 'arrogance' but it is still not ready to introspect or correct itself, he said.

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Meanwhile, a 25-feet high statue of Vajpayee will be installed in Uttar Pradesh government secretariat in Lucknow

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

'There is a stigma attached to children with disabilities in rural India'

'There is a stigma attached to children with disabilities in rural India'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Param Shah, 18, who helps disabled Indian children bloom talks to Ritu Jha about the challenges and joys of his job.

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Uddhav now has remote control of power in Maharashtra: Sena

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The column, written by Sanjay Raut, hinted that the Sena would stay firm on its demands before government formation with the BJP.

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'It's a classic conflict between the old and the new BJP. The new BJP is made up of turncoats and the old of veterans who slogged for decades when the BJP barely existed in West Bengal'

Modi does the 'in' thing, takes a selfie after casting his vote

Modi does the 'in' thing, takes a selfie after casting his vote

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Minutes after he cast his vote in Ahmedabad, Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi clicked selfies with on his cellphone flashing his inked finger and his party symbol, the lotus. The Twitter-savvy Modi later posted the photo on the micro-blogging website saying, "Voted! Here is my selfie."

'There are plans to make Ladakh the hub of film festivity'

'There are plans to make Ladakh the hub of film festivity'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

All the action from the third edition of the ongoing Ladakh Film fest.

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The state has total 8,98,39,600 voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state.

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

BJP becomes main Oppn party in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs

BJP becomes main Oppn party in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

In Sikkim, the BJP had not won a single seat in the recent assembly polls.

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

With the Formula One season about to get underway, here's a look at the news cars teams will use.

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta.

It is Sonia's defeat, says Modi

It is Sonia's defeat, says Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2005

"I thank the people of Ahmedabad for the way they have voted. I am grateful to them and each party worker who has toiled for this result," Modi told a huge gathering in Ahmedabad barely hours after the BJP defeated the Congress in the civic polls

Ajai Rai pulled up for 'hand' flashing in Varanasi booth

Ajai Rai pulled up for 'hand' flashing in Varanasi booth

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Congress candidate Ajay Rai on Monday landed in a controversy after he went to vote wearing his election symbol on his kurta, prompting Election Commission to launch an inquiry into the matter while BJP and Aam Aadmi Party also sought action against him.

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Read on to find out how Tabu touched this designer's heart.

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Details of the 19-race F1 calendar, which has the same number of races as last year. Start times are 1200 GMT (1730 IST).

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In presence of Union minister Jasvantsinh Bhabhor, MLA Ramesh Katara says who voted in favour of the Congress and such people will be given less work.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kumaraswamy to face floor test on Friday; BJP fields nominee for Speaker

Kumaraswamy to face floor test on Friday; BJP fields nominee for Speaker

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Unfazed by Yeddyurappa's unceremonious exit, the BJP on Thursday fielded its senior leader S Suresh Kumar, a fifth term MLA, for the post of the Speaker whose election will precede the trust vote.

Chat@4.00: How to get the best returns on your investment

Chat@4.00: How to get the best returns on your investment

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Suvarna Joshi of Lotus Knowlwealth show the best way to create wealth.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

PHOTOS: Vettel vrooms to record with U.S. Grand Prix win

PHOTOS: Vettel vrooms to record with U.S. Grand Prix win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Red Bull's quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel won the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday to become the first Formula One driver to take eight consecutive victories in a single season.

Drivers seek respite on track as Russia makes F1 debut

Drivers seek respite on track as Russia makes F1 debut

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

However intense the pain felt by Formula One after Jules Bianchi's horrific accident in Japan, and the shock is deep indeed, Friday's inaugural Russian Grand Prix practice offers some respite.

Is Raikkonen headed to McLaren? Read on to find out...

Is Raikkonen headed to McLaren? Read on to find out...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Formula One gossip factory is in full swing over the future of Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen. And McLaren are not doing any more to stop the rumour mills surrounding the Finnish driver's next move.

New messaging solution from IBM

New messaging solution from IBM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

IBM India announced on Monday that the availability of IBM Lotus Workplace Messaging, a web-based messaging offering

Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

If Kimi Raikkonen finishes in the top 10 in Montreal, the Lotus driver will equal Schumacher's record of 24 successive Grands Prix in the points - even if the statistics are deceptive because scoring systems have changed.

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on public display for the first time.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes their third pole position in succession on Saturday with a front row lockout at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

First look: Akash and Shloka Ambani's wedding invite

First look: Akash and Shloka Ambani's wedding invite

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The three-day wedding that will take place in Mumbai will see over 1,000 guests.