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Review: Don't be forced to watch Force 2

Review: Don't be forced to watch Force 2

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Despite some efficiency, Force 2 is never impressive, says Raja Sen.

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

No Ganpati celebration is complete without Humse Badhkar Kaun's hugely popular song, Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva Tumse Badhkar Kaun blaring out of the pandal speakers.

You won't need reservation after 25 years if...

You won't need reservation after 25 years if...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Education in private and public schools should be in English and in one regional language; it will solve the entire reservation issue.'

IPL being targetted, won't be easy to shift matches, says BCCI

IPL being targetted, won't be easy to shift matches, says BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Bombay high court asked the BCCI to shift all the IPL matches after April 30 from Maharashtra due to the acute water crisis in the state. Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur are the three venues in Maharashtra scheduled to hold the IPL matches.

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

India's Best 'Kar' XII: Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Wadekar, Vengsarkar...

India's Best 'Kar' XII: Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Wadekar, Vengsarkar...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Wadekar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Vijay Manjrekar and Eknath Solkar are among the 17 cricketers from Maharashtra who have the 'Kar' suffix in their surnames and have played Test cricket for India.

Despite Sena protest, Kasuri's book Neither a Hawk, Nor a Dove is launched

Despite Sena protest, Kasuri's book Neither a Hawk, Nor a Dove is launched

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Unfazed by the Shiv Sena protest and blackening of the face of Sudheendra Kulkarni, the organisers went ahead with the launch of former Pakistan foreign minister Ahmed Kasuri's book Neither a Hawk, Nor a Dove at a function in Mumbai.

Inspired by PM's Swachha Bharat, bride demands toilet as wedding gift

Inspired by PM's Swachha Bharat, bride demands toilet as wedding gift

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A toilet stole the show at a traditional Maharashtrian marriage in Akola.

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Review Sachin A Billion Dreams: SACH is Life

Review Sachin A Billion Dreams: SACH is Life

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Diehard Tendulkar fan actress Saiyami Kher reviews Sachin A Billion Dreams. A Rediff.com Exclusive!

5 times when the Sena resorted to its old ways

5 times when the Sena resorted to its old ways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Rediff.com presents few other instances when the Sena created a furore through its protests.

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.

HOTTEST styles of TV stars to amp up your Diwali outfit!

HOTTEST styles of TV stars to amp up your Diwali outfit!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Spice up your Diwali style with some interesting ideas from your favourite television stars!

Romancing street food in India

Romancing street food in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.

Will Maharashtra see the end of the coalition era?

Will Maharashtra see the end of the coalition era?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The vituperative campaign against the BJP by the Shiv Sena does not make for an easy post-poll tie-up should either of the two be forced to come together to cobble the numbers. Either must get a clear 145 seats to avoid a forced remarriage to the same political spouse. Any one going with Congress or the NCP only means the platter serves up a goulash, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Go after these inhuman Rapists!

Go after these inhuman Rapists!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Rape is personal. Rape happens, in most cases, when a man decides he 'wants' to have 'fun' with a woman. Or when he wants to 'punish' her.

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Telangana govt to hold Formation Day celebrations from June 2

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Telangana government is all set for the week-long celebrations to observe Formation Day on June 2, marking one year of formation of the new state.

'Those who dare to come in Matoshree backyard will be buried'

'Those who dare to come in Matoshree backyard will be buried'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Sena said Rane will lose by even greater margin if he contests the elections for the third time.

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Mr Shankar is equivalent to James Cameron given steroids!' 'Trust me, in this Rs 510 crore, Hollywood cannot make what we have produced here.'

'Home focuses on the middle class's biggest fear'

'Home focuses on the middle class's biggest fear'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Ekta Kapoor candidly confessed that she is equated with scandal, sleaze and shocking content.' 'So it's gutsy on her part that she is not bothered if our Indian audience is ready for such a Web series.'

Why India continues to fail its school children

Why India continues to fail its school children

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'We have not taught children their rights and responsibilities, nor life skills,' says Mitali Saran.

What marrying my gay partner in Yavatmal taught me

What marrying my gay partner in Yavatmal taught me

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Hrishi Satawane, who found love in Vinh from Vietnam, says "Society is more open minded than you think."

5 Facts You DID NOT Know About Bigg Boss 8

5 Facts You DID NOT Know About Bigg Boss 8

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Fun gossip, right here!

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

8 well-kept secrets of Panchgani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Headed to this dreamy hill station in Maharashtra? Here's what you can do there, says Anita Aikara.

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Sonali Cable starts off as an intriguing story but disconnects itself from the point of the film incredibly fast, says Raja Sen.

Review: Killa is a beautiful, beautiful film

Review: Killa is a beautiful, beautiful film

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Killa is a deep film with lofty ambitions and brilliant performances, raves Raja Sen.

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

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

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's hottest desi girl!

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's hottest desi girl!

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nobody does ethnic chic as well as D-Pad!

Govt to respond on force-feeding row by Friday

Govt to respond on force-feeding row by Friday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday said it will respond on the issue of Shiv Sena MPs force-feeding a fasting Muslim after ascertaining full facts by Friday.

Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Happy Friendship Day, folks!

Shahid, Saif, NTR Jr: The HOTTEST Bridegroom? VOTE!

Shahid, Saif, NTR Jr: The HOTTEST Bridegroom? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take this fun poll!

10 places to visit in 2015!

10 places to visit in 2015!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.

The Shah Rukh vs Sanjay Leela Bhansali deja vu!

The Shah Rukh vs Sanjay Leela Bhansali deja vu!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

This December has a lot in common with the Diwali of 2007!

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

'I don't mind being linked to Aditya Roy Kapur'

'I don't mind being linked to Aditya Roy Kapur'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

'I did not imagine I would be offered a film like Sonali Cable,' Rhea Chakraborty gets candid with Sonil Dedhia.

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Here's how you can give your family heirloom a face lift with a dash of style and modern art.

When Dangal met Nil Battey Sannata...

When Dangal met Nil Battey Sannata...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'Ashwiny Iyer comes from a school of Nil Battey Sannata.' 'The writer of the film Nitesh Tiwari made Dangal.' 'So you can see the kind of cinema they have done and how they will treat the film.' 'That will make Bareilly Ki Barfi different.'

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Want to eat a black burger in Mumbai?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Look no further than these popular Instagram accounts.