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Post-paid mobile services restored in Kashmir without internet

Post-paid mobile services restored in Kashmir without internet

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Connectivity was snapped exactly a week before Eid, celebrated on August 12. And so great was the relief on Monday that many Kashmiris wished each other Eid Mubarak.

How Laden's death announcement leaked out in US

How Laden's death announcement leaked out in US

Rediff.com2 May 2011

As the Sunday night darkened in United States, some major journalists received a three-word e-mail that simply read, "Get to work."

Bigg Boss 10: Salman favours Lopa over Bani

Bigg Boss 10: Salman favours Lopa over Bani

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

If Bani is about might and fight, Lopa has a sharp tongue that can easily piss off the calmest of people. But Salman chose to defend Lopa over Bani. Sad!

#PadmavatiControversy: It is heartbreaking to see a director defend his movie

#PadmavatiControversy: It is heartbreaking to see a director defend his movie

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Hansal Mehta takes on the Padmavati controversy, and much more.

The chequered flight path of Jet Airways

The chequered flight path of Jet Airways

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

An overriding ambition to rule the domestic skies prevented Jet Airways from becoming a strong and formidable player in the international market. The Sahara buy added to the complexity of its operations and a dilution of what the airline stood for, says Anjuli Bhargava.

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The continued suspense over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future has revived the debate on whether the biggest icons in Indian cricket know when the time is right to bow out of the scene gracefully.

Nobel laureate Yunus stashed away $100 million?

Nobel laureate Yunus stashed away $100 million?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been accused of stashing some $100 million originally for microcredit operations of his Grameen Bank to his another venture in 1996, breaching agreements with donors and violating the country's financial rules.

LIVE! Watch Prime Minister's press meet

LIVE! Watch Prime Minister's press meet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Having been criticised enough for being silent on the scams and allegations that have been levelled at his government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is on Wednesday interacting with editors of television channels for a question-answer session that will be telecast live.

Why Ratan chose Abhinav at the Swayamvar

Why Ratan chose Abhinav at the Swayamvar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

TV actress Ratan Rajput gives readers the details.

US to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan

US to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The United States will withdraw 33,000 Americans troops from Afghanistan by the summer of 2012, beginning with an initial drawdown of 10,000 surge forces by this year-end, President Barack Obama has said.

'Getting married has been my childhood dream'

'Getting married has been my childhood dream'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Ratan Rajput tells us what kind of man she wants to marry on Ratan Ka Rishta.

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

A look at Ratan Rajput's upcoming swayamvar Ratan ka Rishta.

Bigg Boss 10: The MOST boring shaadi of the season

Bigg Boss 10: The MOST boring shaadi of the season

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

How can one of life's biggest events make you yawn, wonders Divya Nair.

What Modi and Shah must worry about

What Modi and Shah must worry about

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'If the BJP becomes the new Congress, then an Opposition within will naturally emerge -- from the right, not the left,' points out Mihir Sharma.

Bigg Boss 11: 'When Hina says something, it looks cheap'

Bigg Boss 11: 'When Hina says something, it looks cheap'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

'Hina makes fashion statements.' 'Priyank Sharma doesn't know how to respect women.' 'Luv Tyagi is a waste on this planet!' Bigg Boss 3 contestant Rohit Verma gives his impressions of the current season.

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Bigg Boss 11: 'Hina should show more maturity'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Hina Khan is bossy.' 'Sapna is playing a smart game.' 'Hiten has maintained his class and dignity.'

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama has vowed to defeat the Al Qaeda terrorist network and hit them anywhere in the world from where they are plotting attack against the US.

Lanka: Tigers lose Elephant Pass

Lanka: Tigers lose Elephant Pass

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

In a major success, the Sri Lankan troops today seized the strategic Elephant Pass, the gateway to the Jaffna peninsula, dislodging the Tamil Tigers from their key bastion a week after capturing the rebels' de facto capital Kilinochcci in the island nation's embattled north.

'I wanted to get to know the real Rahul Mahajan'

'I wanted to get to know the real Rahul Mahajan'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Rashmi Rawani tells us how life has changed after her stint in Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayegaa.

Rahul Mahajan: I will definitely marry on the show's finale

Rahul Mahajan: I will definitely marry on the show's finale

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Rahul Mahajan talks about his wedding plans.

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Prabhakaran's body was found near Nandikadal lagoon in the No Fire Zone.

At 17, she's the youngest, hottest veejay!

At 17, she's the youngest, hottest veejay!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

She may be a teenager, but MTV's pretty young VJ Rhea is slated to be the next big thing. In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, she discusses her career, her favourite things and pet peeves.

Elesh: Don't mind being called Mr Rakhi Sawant

Elesh: Don't mind being called Mr Rakhi Sawant

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Elesh Parujanwala -- the NRI businessman from Canada -- has managed to win over Rakhi Sawant's affections, as the two got engaged in a grand ceremony, aired on national television, last weekend.

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

If plans do go ahead, the 82-year-old will be the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

From Aamir to shocking TV truths

From Aamir to shocking TV truths

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Rajeev Khandelwal's journery from television to films and then back to TV.

Cool Reality Shows on TV

Cool Reality Shows on TV

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

But it's really getting difficult to tell them apart.

Rajapakse assures Tamils of equality

Rajapakse assures Tamils of equality

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

During Rajapakse's nationally televised address on the country's 61st independence day, he broke into Tamil, assuring the people of the community in the embattled north and other parts of the country of their well-being and equality in status.

'People are very serious about marrying Rakhi'

'People are very serious about marrying Rakhi'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Fazilla Allana of Sol Productions, who are making Rakhi Ka Swayamvar for NDTV, tells Rajul Hegde how the concept took shape.

South African President Mbeki resigns

South African President Mbeki resigns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Capping a prolonged power struggle within the country's ruling African National Congress, South African President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday night announced his resignation but denied the charge of interfering with justice in a corruption case to nail his challenger for the top post Jacob Zuma."Fellow South Africans, since the attainment of our freedom in 1994, we have acted consistently to respect and defend the independence of the judiciary," he said.

'We had the least resources when terror struck'

'We had the least resources when terror struck'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Kiran Bedi talks to Rajul Hegde about her new TV show, and also tries to find solutions for the terror attack on Mumbai.

Mumbai youth rally against terror

Mumbai youth rally against terror

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

People are determined not to let the terror situation die down, to nip our 'chalta hai' attitude in the bud once and for all. And standing front and centre is the city's youth, demanding answers and waiting to see who is held accountable.

Asif breaks down on Pakistan TV

Asif breaks down on Pakistan TV

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Pakistan's Mohammad Asif, who is suspended for a doping offence, broke down in tears on national television and apologised to the nation for his unreasonable behaviour.

Making the cut at an American TV show

Making the cut at an American TV show

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

To make the cut for the nationally televised Jeopardy! Collegiate Championship is no small feat. Suchita Shah reflects on her 15 minutes of fame.

Senior journalist apologises after a 'sexist' question to Sania

Senior journalist apologises after a 'sexist' question to Sania

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Ace tennis star Sania Mirza gave a fitting reply to senior Television journalist Rajdeep Sardesai after the latter reportedly asked her a 'sexist' question . After the launch of her autobiography called 'Ace Against Odds' in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Sardesai from India Today asked Sania about motherhood and settling down. The World No.1 tennis star seemed livid with the question and her reply resulted in an apology from the popular TV anchor.

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The two guests used expletives, slapped and grappled with each other on a live show.

Bigg Boss 11: 'It is 100% true. I love Puneesh'

Bigg Boss 11: 'It is 100% true. I love Puneesh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'I can't fake love for the cameras.'

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina Khan jealous of Shilpa Shinde?

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina Khan jealous of Shilpa Shinde?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Post nominations, the house is on fire, says Rohan Shinde.

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Meet Anna Chandy, chairperson of the Deepika Padukone-led Live Love Laugh Foundation.