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The super-fit women in Raina's family

The super-fit women in Raina's family

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Pics of Priyanka and Gracia Raina working out are pure gold.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram face global outage

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram face global outage

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'We are aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We are working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologise for any inconvenience,' a Facebook spokesperson said.

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

OYO delists hotel that denied lodging to Kashmiri man

OYO delists hotel that denied lodging to Kashmiri man

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Responding to a purported viral video on social media that shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in the hotel as he is from the union territory, OYO said, 'We are appalled that this happened. We have taken the hotel off from our platform immediately.'

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Women has asked Twitter to block the account of actor Siddharth for his alleged 'lewd and inappropriate' tweet against badminton player Saina Nehwal and also wrote to the Maharashtra police seeking registration of an FIR against him.

Delhi results give Twitter its latest memes

Delhi results give Twitter its latest memes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As the Aam Aadmi Party is seen taking a big lead in Delhi election 2020, netizens are taking to social media with hilarious memes. The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP has comfortably crossed the majority mark as per early trends, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has 15 seats.

No Politics For Sonu Sood

No Politics For Sonu Sood

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'I would rather be a soldier in the battle to better our nation than the chief commanding officer.'

NRI student denies urging netizens to kill Bush

NRI student denies urging netizens to kill Bush

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

A trial date has been set for June 26.

Satark Rahein': KP warns Team India!

Satark Rahein': KP warns Team India!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Virat Kohli's India will take on Joe Root's England in a four Test series, starting February 5, to be played inside a bio-bubble in Chennai and Ahmedabad.

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

A video surfaced on the social media on Saturday purportedly showing the monkey roaming around and then climbing onto the handrail bar before traipsing to the neighbouring coach.

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The child was apparently carrying a packet containing some food item when the dogs pounced on him, a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) official said.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

As football fever grips fans across the globe, Portuguese soccer star Christiano Ronaldo has emerged as the most searched player on Google in India, with Brazil topping the list among most searched countries.

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

Rediff.com11 May 2022

While social media has been agog about Emma's necklace, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's grandson Captain Amarinder Singh (retd), the former Punjab chief minister, hasn't said anything yet.

Say Hello To Preity's Twins

Say Hello To Preity's Twins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Priyanka and Malti get ready for Christmas... Malaika says yes!... Kartik gains 13 kilos for Freddy...

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

This is the second time Twitter has misrepresented India's map. Earlier it had shown Leh as part of China.

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice: Saina

Jhulan likes Aahana's tribute

Jhulan likes Aahana's tribute

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'This is purely a tribute to a woman I admire the most after spending time with her and learning her whole story about her journey, her hardships, and her passion for the sport!'

Wonder Women Review: Must Watch!

Wonder Women Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

What makes Wonder Women brilliant is the breeziness of the events and issues it tackles without delving on it too much or surrendering to it completely, observes Divya Nair. Wonder Women Review

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

TN withdraws order on replacing anglicised versions of Tamil names of localities

TN withdraws order on replacing anglicised versions of Tamil names of localities

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The government had earlier come up with new spellings in English for 1,000 plus localities in the state, including cities and villages, to precisely reflect the Tamil spelling and pronunciation of such names. Accordingly, the textile city of Coimbatore was proposed to have been called Koyampuththoor, Vellore as Veeloor and Dindigul as Thindukkal, among others with the issuance of the Government Order.

Ker Women's Commission chairperson resigns after row over remarks

Ker Women's Commission chairperson resigns after row over remarks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Josephine had courted controversy when she spoke harshly to a woman complainant of domestic violence during a live television programme of a Malayalam channel on Wednesday, causing embarrassment to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Hardik gets trolled again, this time for 'disrespectful' birthday wish for Zaheer

Hardik gets trolled again, this time for 'disrespectful' birthday wish for Zaheer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandya's birthday wishes left fans fuming who slammed the 'Indian all-rounder' with brassy replies on his video.

Mamata as 'Modishahsurmardini' is Pujo fare for TMC fans

Mamata as 'Modishahsurmardini' is Pujo fare for TMC fans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

As the countdown begins for the Durga Puja festival, a section of Trinamool Congress supporters have put up a hoarding in Kolkata bearing various photographs of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with a caption in Bengali -- 'Modishahsurmardini', punning with 'Mahisasuramardini' (demon slayer).

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Farooq Abdullah shakes a leg with Capt Amarinder

Farooq Abdullah shakes a leg with Capt Amarinder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The two veteran politicians seem to be enjoying themselves dancing to covers of 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche' and 'Gulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi' both originally sung by Mohammed Rafi in the late 1960s and 70s.

Priority for Agniveers in BJP security jobs, says gen-sec, draws flak

Priority for Agniveers in BJP security jobs, says gen-sec, draws flak

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Madhya Pradesh Congress demanded an apology from the BJP for "insulting" the defence forces.

1 year after 1,200 km journey, Bihar 'Cycle girl' loses father

1 year after 1,200 km journey, Bihar 'Cycle girl' loses father

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images of Jyoti Kumari, the teenager who had cycled, with her injured father riding pillion, for 1,200 kilometres from Gurugram to Bihar's Darbhanga during last year's national lockdown had captured the imagination of people in the country.

Modi's simple gesture at Houston wins Twitter's heart

Modi's simple gesture at Houston wins Twitter's heart

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

In a video, it can be seen that one of the woman officials handed over a flower bouquet to Modi. During this moment, some flowers fell on the red carpet. The PM immediately picked up the flowers and handed over to one of his security personnel.

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Yousafzai's marriage to Malik has come as a surprise especially after her recent remarks questioning the institution of marriage for which she faced severe backlash from political and religious leaders in Pakistan.

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Mallya, who flew out of India in March 2016, has been living in the United Kingdom since then.

Wonder why Shah chose not to go to AIIMS: Tharoor

Wonder why Shah chose not to go to AIIMS: Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The senior Congress leader asserted that public institutions need the "patronage of the powerful".

SEE: Alaya nails tough yoga pose

SEE: Alaya nails tough yoga pose

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The young actor shared a video trying a new pose from scratch.

After Corona helmet, it's now Corona auto!

After Corona helmet, it's now Corona auto!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The pictures of his 'corona auto' went viral and Twitter users started sending in their comments calling the initiative, 'Auto-immune', 'good work', and 'innovative', while some others questioned where he would take his auto amidst the ongoing lockdown.

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The video clip shows the Rana couple sitting on chairs and sipping tea in front of police officials at Khar police station. Bottles of mineral water are also seen on the table in front of them.

Hotel finds waiter Sachin Tendulkar was looking for

Hotel finds waiter Sachin Tendulkar was looking for

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The hotel found the staffer and said it would be a delight to connect the two

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

BJP leader from Haryana and actor Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack in Goa, police said on Tuesday.

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a New Delhi hospital.

TMC MPs trolled for 'page 3' clothes in Parliament

TMC MPs trolled for 'page 3' clothes in Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2019

There are, however, several netizens who came out in support of the two actors.

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

Is this Netaji? Prosenjit replies

Is this Netaji? Prosenjit replies

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'As an actor, I'm elated that people thought the painting resembles my character in Gumnami.'