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Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Lakme Fashion Week: Now that makes winter tempting :)

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Indigene and Sayantan Sarkar's Lakme Fashion Week collections promise to keep us warm in style.

Kasab practises karate to kill time

Kasab practises karate to kill time

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, who has been awarded death penalty for his role in the 26/11 terror attacks, is biding his time by practicing karate in the high-security Arthur Road jail, a police source said on Wednesday. The lone surviving gunman is currently lodged in a strong bomb-proof 'anda cell' inside the jail, and a process to shift him to the Yerawada Central Prison in Pune is underway.

'A brave inspector martyred by a cowardly act'

'A brave inspector martyred by a cowardly act'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'In normal procedure, policemen wear helmets to protect ourselves from lathi, sticks, poles, bamboos of a rampaging mob - but how do we protect ourselves from bullets?'

'I felt like my life was over'

'I felt like my life was over'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'My character in Special Ops has changed me a lot.' 'It has made me a stronger person.'

Wikileaks: Did a 22-year-old intel expert leak it?

Wikileaks: Did a 22-year-old intel expert leak it?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

A 22-year-old US Army intelligence analyst, facing a court-martial, appears to be behind the biggest leak in US military history of classified documents on the war in Afghanistan that also exposed Pakistan's double-game in the war-torn country, including its Taliban links.

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

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

Who is the hottest superhero? Vote now!

Who is the hottest superhero? Vote now!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the dishiest of them all?

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'It's not easy to handle a team at a big, big club... always demanding to win competitions and every manager needs time. I have the feeling United started to play the way he wants'

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Tribunal also refused to give any relief to Commander Vijender Rana and Commander Vinod Kumar Jha on their contention that no court martial was held against them which would have given them an opportunity to defend themselves.

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time on Saturday.

'India's Got Talent win is a real boost to our region'

'India's Got Talent win is a real boost to our region'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Shillong Chamber Choir prove that they are the most talented performers in India's Got Talent.

Tiger Shroff's BEST SUPERHERO kicks

Tiger Shroff's BEST SUPERHERO kicks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

He flies. He fumbles. He's A Flying Jatt.

Lt Gen Prakash attached to Eastern Command

Lt Gen Prakash attached to Eastern Command

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Former Military Secretary Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, indicted in the Sukna land scam, was attached to the Kolkata-based Eastern Command on Wednesday and asked to report there on February 25.

Tainted General Prakash to approach army tribunal

Tainted General Prakash to approach army tribunal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, former military secretary who is facing court martial in the Sukna land scam, is likely to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal against the disciplinary action initiated against him by the army.

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The Haasan who is making waves on Tamil television

The Haasan who is making waves on Tamil television

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Anu Haasan on her Tamil talk show and her illustrious family.

Quick Gun Murugun: As good as Mrs Murugan's dosas

Quick Gun Murugun: As good as Mrs Murugan's dosas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Everything from casting, art direction, styling, dialogues and music of this dark comedy about a south Indian cowboy is near perfect.

Sukna scam: SC judge refuses to hear case

Sukna scam: SC judge refuses to hear case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

A Supreme Court judge recused himself from hearing a petition filed by retired Lt General Avadhesh Prakash, who has been facing a court martial for his alleged involvement in Sukna land scam case, on Monday.

After back-to-back defeats Mourinho to return to 'normal team'

After back-to-back defeats Mourinho to return to 'normal team'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Manchester United will return to their 'normal team' for the Premier League clash against Watford on Sunday, manager Jose Mourinho said, after suffering a surprising 1-0 defeat against Feyenoord in the Europa League.

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'It is a miracle how a soldier handles the lack of oxygen, stands his post and also confronts the Chinese at 14,000 feet where survival itself is a challenge.'

Sri Lanka: Fonseka to be tried in military court

Sri Lanka: Fonseka to be tried in military court

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka, who has been arrested on conspiracy charges, will face a court martial, the military has announced and said that over 25 people have already given evidence against the general.

Akshay Kumar's magic potato!

Akshay Kumar's magic potato!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Reader Narayan Balakrishnan shares with us a blooper that he spotted in Chandni Chowk to China.

Mamangam Review

Mamangam Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Poor writing sinks this period film which is watchable for Mammooty's gravity defying stunts, says Divya Nair.

Tainted General challenges Army action against him

Tainted General challenges Army action against him

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Former Military Secretary Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, who is facing court martial for the Sukna land scam, on Thursday challenged the punitive action against him, saying Army rules were violated in the case. He approached the Armed Forces Tribunal, seeking quashing of the charges under the Army Act 123 and his attachment to the Western Command. Prakash alleged that the Court of Inquiry conducted by the Eastern Command in the case had violated the Army Rule 180.

Land scam: Tainted Lt Gen asked to stay in Delhi

Land scam: Tainted Lt Gen asked to stay in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, the former military secretary against whom court martial proceedings have been initiated by the Army in the Sukna land scam, has been attached to the Western Command and asked to stay in Delhi till further orders."Lieutenant General Prakash has been attached to the Western Command and asked to stay put in Delhi till further orders for summary of evidence is issued," a senior Army officer said on Tuesday.

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'We believe that one of the suicide bombers studied in the UK and maybe later on did his post-graduate in Australia, before coming back to settle in Sri Lanka'

Look! It's Spiderman outside your window

Look! It's Spiderman outside your window

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

If a masked man climbed upto your window and demanded something from you, what would your first reaction be?

Pakistan claims it got 'proposal' to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist

Pakistan claims it got 'proposal' to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Foreign Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif claimed that he received received a proposal to swap Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav for a terrorist who carried out the horrific 2014 Peshawar school attack and is now jailed in Afghanistan.

Proposal made to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist, claims Pak foreign minister

Proposal made to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist, claims Pak foreign minister

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Pakistan received a proposal to swap Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav for a terrorist who carried out the horrific 2014 Peshawar school attack and is now jailed in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif has claimed.

'I am a guy who looks good and can act'

'I am a guy who looks good and can act'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'A very big film director had said yes to me for two-three films.' 'When daddy got to know I am going to be opposite the main guy, he got cold feet.' 'They don't want their investments to get sabotaged by somebody like me who can overshine their son.'

Ageless Paes has no plans to hang up racket yet

Ageless Paes has no plans to hang up racket yet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

In his 28th season on tour and even after winning 18 Grand Slam titles in men's and mixed doubles, the 45-year-old Leander Paes still feels the need to reinvent himself to keep up with the changing times in professional tennis.

Video: Taekwondo: The benefits and a live demonstration

Video: Taekwondo: The benefits and a live demonstration

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Mahendra Mohan, Taekwondo master and head instructor at the MJ Academy of Martial Arts, Mumbai, says the benefits of practicing Taekwondo are three-fold: physical, mental and spiritual. Don't miss this live demonstration.

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Such is the level of consistency of Manchester City (nine straight wins) and Liverpool (five straight victories), that it can be easy to lose sight of just how good this title race is.

Thai army chief announces military coup

Thai army chief announces military coup

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Thailand's army chief on Thursday announced coup to restore stability after 6 months of anti-government protests left the country deeply paralysed.

United controlled game and deserved win: Mourinho

United controlled game and deserved win: Mourinho

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Two goals from Marcus Rashford gave United a 2-0 lead after 24 minutes and Juan Mata went close to a third with a bicycle kick inside the area. Liverpool had plenty of possession after the break but apart from Eric Bailly's 66th minute own goal, they created few real chances.

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Manchester United have been rejuvenated under new manager Jose Mourinho and are poised to mount a strong challenge for the Premier League title, skipper Wayne Rooney has said. The 30-year-old forward, who secured his fifth league title with the club the last time they won it in 2013, scored eight top flight goals last season as United finished fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League.

'Human beauty and cruelty go hand in hand'

'Human beauty and cruelty go hand in hand'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

If Han Kang wrote only about cruelty and suffering, readers might respect her writings and her conscience, but her novels would not be as loved as they are by readers across the world, says Nilanjana Roy

Female Army officer gets jail term in graft case

Female Army officer gets jail term in graft case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

For the first time in the Army's history, a former woman officer has been sentenced to a year's rigorous imprisonment and cashiered from service by a general court martial (GCM) which held her guilty of corruption.

Where is the scam, asks Lt Gen Prakash

Where is the scam, asks Lt Gen Prakash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, who is facing a court martial in connection with the Sukna land scam, has alleged that Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor had not applied his mind before changing his decision to initiate proceedings against him. He also said the fresh court of inquiry ordered by the Armed Forces Tribunal would help bring out new facts and clear his role in the entire case.

Tribunal pulls up army in Tehelka case

Tribunal pulls up army in Tehelka case

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Armed Forces Tribunal has given a go-ahead for court martial against a former Major General who was allegedly caught on-camera taking bribe in the 2001 Tehelka sting operation and pulled up the Army for delaying the matter for so long.