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Shivani Jaissi Koi Nahi

Shivani Jaissi Koi Nahi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Her understated style sidesteps jazz even if she is Jazz Kaur.

'Marriage and divorce are man-made concepts'

'Marriage and divorce are man-made concepts'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Today, it doesn't and shouldn't matter if you marry late, marry and divorce, marry for the second time, marry younger or older or not marry at all.'

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Quiz: Know Your Filmi Background Dancers?

Quiz: Know Your Filmi Background Dancers?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that have catapulted the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Chhattisgarh after five years.

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

They have looked more comfortable setting targets than chasing one though, and they will expect more penetration from their bowlers against a resurgent Australia.

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Coming out of a burning building with a machine gun in your hand, that is badass because you don't get to do that in real life.'

PIX: Shubha, Jemimah lead charge vs England on Day 1

PIX: Shubha, Jemimah lead charge vs England on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

India rarely took the foot off the pedal on a batting-friendly surface, garnering nearly five runs per over.

For luck's sake, stick to old jerseys, says BCCI

For luck's sake, stick to old jerseys, says BCCI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Their new jerseys for World Twenty20 were unveiled amid much fanfare but a superstitious BCCI has asked India's cricketers to stick to the ones they wore during their 50-over World Cup triumph last year as a good-luck charm.

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

India's mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in March 2013, of which around Rs 5 trillion was in institution-focused debt funds. By comparison, bank deposits in the country stood at Rs 67.5 trillion around the same time.

How Stokes rescued England from World Cup nightmare

How Stokes rescued England from World Cup nightmare

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Stokes ton helps England beat Netherlands, end World Cup losing run

Asian Games: Anush shines with bronze in dressage

Asian Games: Anush shines with bronze in dressage

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Astride Etro, Agarwalla scored 73.030 to finish third and claimed his second medal of the Asian Games.

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The crash that left French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi in a critical condition with severe head injures was down to bad luck rather than poor judgement by Japanese Grand Prix race officials, a track spokesman said on Tuesday.

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A former US Navy SEAL, who claims to have gunned down Osama bin Laden during the daring 2011 raid in Pakistan, has said he fired a third shot for "good luck" after hitting two on the elusive Al-Qaeda chief's head.

Need a bit of luck on the day: Sodhi

Need a bit of luck on the day: Sodhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

He will be more than happy if a little bit of luck goes in his favour, but medal hopeful Ronjan Sodhi made it clear that Indian shooters will have no excuse to offer as far as weather and range conditions are concerned during the Olympic Games.

Cong stakes claim to form 1st non-BRS govt in Telangana

Cong stakes claim to form 1st non-BRS govt in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Extending its winning run in the south, the Congress on Sunday won 64 assembly seats to form government in the Bharat Rashtra Samiti-dominated Telangana, with the southern solace coming in the midst of a saffron sweep of the Hindi heartland where the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested two states from the grand old party and retained one.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

Martyred Col Singh chose to be with his men over peace posting

Martyred Col Singh chose to be with his men over peace posting

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

"No Sir" was the prompt reply of Colonel Manpreet Singh when he was offered a peace posting upon his promotion in 2021. Instead, he volunteered to stay and command the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, a battalion credited with major kills of terrorists including Hizbul Mujahideen poster boy Burhan Wani.

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Taylor said if New Zealand can strike early, it will put tremendous pressure on the Indian middle-order.

Ganapath: A Hero is Born Review: Recycled Junk

Ganapath: A Hero is Born Review: Recycled Junk

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

All the six packs in the world can't compensate for an unenthusiastic performance, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The actress stars in ABC's new show Quantico as the lead.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Zaman was devastated, realising that luck had abandoned him when he needed it most.

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

IPL PHOTOS: Shilpa Shetty's magic fails; lady luck deserts Rajasthan Royals

IPL PHOTOS: Shilpa Shetty's magic fails; lady luck deserts Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The IPL match-fixing controversy has hunted Rajasthan Royals and a place in the play-offs would have been soothing. But things were not meant to be. Even lady luck evaded them.

Luck and timing crucial to Jadeja's impressive comeback

Luck and timing crucial to Jadeja's impressive comeback

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

'When I was dropped from the team, I think in June-July, I was out for nearly six months. At the start of the Ranji Trophy season I got three matches in Rajkot, and luck also favoured us with the wickets offering turn'

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Here's hoping his positivity rubs off on the DC squad when they face RCB.

Struggling Pakistan hockey's bold statement: We can be world's best

Struggling Pakistan hockey's bold statement: We can be world's best

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

We have surprised everyone today, says Pakistan head coach after draw against South Korea

Taibu puts Test wicket down to luck

Taibu puts Test wicket down to luck

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Taibu's maiden test wicket started a Sri Lankan slide in which they lost six wickets for 133 runs, four of them to the second new ball.

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku.

What Was Jawan All About?

What Was Jawan All About?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

There is no plot, no central story line or theme. It appears Atlee felt if he put a Shah Rukh Khan (there are two of them actually!) on screen doing just about anything, the film would sell, sighs Nitin Sathe.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

How Stoinis Exploded!

How Stoinis Exploded!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Stoinis single-handedly dragged the Lucknow Super Giants from 123 after 17 overs to a commanding total that soared well beyond the par score of 177.

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Rakesh Roshan offers token compensation to the deceased firefighter's family.