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For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Old habits die hard.This adage was proved true in the Lok Sabha today as CPI(M) veteran Basudeb Acharia continued to address Meira Kumar as 'Sir' instead of 'Madam Speaker'.

Now it's Tendulkar at Tussauds

Now it's Tendulkar at Tussauds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The wax statue of Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Museum in April, the first Indian sportsperson to be featured in one of London's famous tourist attraction.

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Sprinter Revathi Veeramani is part of the 4x400m Indian mixed relay team in the Tokyo Games, starting July 23.

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Biden took to Twitter to post a photograph showing their hands clasped together. 'Happy Birthday, Kamala Harris. Next year, let's celebrate with some ice cream at the White House,' tweeted Biden, who had in August picked her as his running mate.

Sheena Bora Trial: Now, the secretary has memory loss

Sheena Bora Trial: Now, the secretary has memory loss

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Over the weekend and Labour Day, a change seemed to have come over the former secretary and her memory had all but deserted her. Not unexpectedly, Kajal Sharma had lost much of her exactness. Her vocabulary had shrivelled to four or five words.

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.

'Then Sheena went silent...'

'Then Sheena went silent...'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

'As Rai spoke, in an unbelievably dead pan, almost off-the-cuff tone, about helping plan the murder of two youngsters, drugging them with vodka and whiskey spiked with dava (medicine), smothering one, dragging a body in rigor mortis out of a car, burning a corpse, destroying evidence, and so on, it felt like he was discussing nothing more surprising than the intricacies of the weather.'

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

BJP fields niece to fight Congressman uncle in Jamnagar

BJP fields niece to fight Congressman uncle in Jamnagar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Two members of a famous family are fighting against each other for the Jamnagar seat in Gujarat. Bharatiya Janata Party's young candidate, Poonam Madam, the sitting MLA from Khambhaliya, is pitted against her uncle and Congress Member of Parliament, Vikram Madam, who has been an MP since the last two terms.

Like Varun Dhawan's wax figure? VOTE!

Like Varun Dhawan's wax figure? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Varun Dhawan's new claim to fame!

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

Uttam's Take: Modi@2

Uttam's Take: Modi@2

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com offers his unique perspective on several issues of the day.

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The shocking incident triggered protests by revenue department employees across Telangana, while political leaders condemned it.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

Naxals are our own people, says PM

Naxals are our own people, says PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Madam, the debate has been vigorous. Several issues have been raised which deserve the attention of the Government as well as all other entities.

On Modi's turf, Rahul says 2014 polls NOT do-or-die situation

On Modi's turf, Rahul says 2014 polls NOT do-or-die situation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday reportedly told the party workers from the Saurashtra region that 2014 elections were not a "do or die" situation.

Just why should we return to theatres?

Just why should we return to theatres?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'One ticket costs over Rs 300. Which means a family of five pays Rs 1,500, plus the food with one bucket of popcorn at Rs 350, a samosa for Rs 150.' 'Tell me, is it worth it?' asks Subhash K Jha.

'I want to be the best actor there is'

'I want to be the best actor there is'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Congress abusing my mother as it lacks strength to fight me: Modi

Congress abusing my mother as it lacks strength to fight me: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Meanwhile, Gandhi said Modi has betrayed the people, claiming that he had not fulfilled promises of providing two crore jobs every year and "depositing" Rs 15 lakh in their bank accounts.

Ready to see Janhvi's QUIRKY side?

Ready to see Janhvi's QUIRKY side?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

There are several women-centric movies set to release post lockdown, and most of them are quite quirky.

My 'period' story: An embarrassing situation at work

My 'period' story: An embarrassing situation at work

Rediff.com30 May 2019

We asked you, dear readers to share your funny, embarrassing, humiliating or painful 'period' stories.

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Several military veterans said that the "insulting" tweet reflected what civilian officials in the ministry of defence thought about the military.

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

CAA: BJP workers create ruckus at Bengaluru college

CAA: BJP workers create ruckus at Bengaluru college

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A group of BJP workers had put up a poster 'India Supports CAA' on the wall of Jyothi Nivas College near Koramangala. This was opposed by girl students, who said they would not allow any such poster to be put up on the college property.

'Basuda was a Master'

'Basuda was a Master'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Shabana Azmi regards Basu Chatterjee as the true father of Middle Of The Road cinema.

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'

Recipe: How to make a classic Croque Monsieur

Recipe: How to make a classic Croque Monsieur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Chef Manish Kusumwal, Corporate Chef, Keys Hotels shares his recipe for the classic French sandwich.

Birthday Special: Bollywood's Queen of Glamour, Rekha

Birthday Special: Bollywood's Queen of Glamour, Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Celebrating the glamorous Rekha.

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.

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Happy anniversary, DeepVeer!

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

RS poll: Congress moves Gujarat MLAs to resorts

RS poll: Congress moves Gujarat MLAs to resorts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

With the reduced strength at 65, the Congress may find it difficult to win 2 RS seats.

When Tendulkar met Tendulkar

When Tendulkar met Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will become the first Indian sports personality to be portrayed at Madame Tussauds, in London. His wax figure was launched at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai on Monday.