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Akshay, Hrithik watch Twinkle's new play

Akshay, Hrithik watch Twinkle's new play

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Now, you can *watch* Twinkle Khanna's new story.

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Australia and New Zealand were handed the right to host the 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament by a comfortable margin after a vote by the FIFA Council on Thursday. Their joint proposal beat a rival bid from Colombia to host the tournament which is being expanded to 32 teams.

Can you find a job for this 13/7 widow?

Can you find a job for this 13/7 widow?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Sarika Jain lost her husband in the 13/7 Mumbai bomb blast in 2011. With two small children and ailing in-laws, Sarika is desperate for a job to sustain her family. Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore met the family.

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar meets a victim of last year's deadly triple blasts in Mumbai who lost both his legs in the terrible incident. But the irreparable injury, coupled with financial crises, has not dented his spirit of responsibility.

13/7 blasts: A family moves on

13/7 blasts: A family moves on

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bhupatbhai Navadiya died in the Opera House blast in Mumbai on July 13 last year. His family is trying to pick up the pieces of their lives and move on, reports Abhishek Mande.

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Expressing concerns over "insignificant" investigations into the 13/7 blasts, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at the Centre and Maharashtra government on the terror attack.

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Investigators on Tuesday said that they think at least six newly recruited terrorists could have been involved in placing explosives in the triple bombings. However, there has been no breakthrough in the probe nearly a week after the attack.

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Congress party has not only distanced itself from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan but also made him clarify his recent statement that the party's decision to give the home ministry to the Nationalist Congress Party -- its ally in the state -- was a mistake. Both the central leadership and the state unit of the Congress preferred not to offer any comment but indicated that it was Chavan's personal remark that came after the July 13 blasts.

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Zaveri Bazar alone clocks an estimated annual turnover of Rs 5 lakh crore (Rs 5 trillion), estimates the Bombay Bullion Association.

Blasts: Diamond merchants want special security

Blasts: Diamond merchants want special security

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Surat Diamond Association, the apex body of diamond industry in Ahmedabad, has said there should be a special force for the security of diamond industry in the wake of serial blasts in Mumbai.

Three bomb blasts shatter Mumbai's peace

Three bomb blasts shatter Mumbai's peace

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Three blasts rocked Mumbai's crowded Zaveri Bazar, Opera House and Dadar Kabootarkhana areas on Wednesday evening, killing 10 and injuring at least 100 people.

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The film has won seven out of its 14 nominations.

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals at the BAFTAs.

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Looking at the big winners of the night.

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

ThinkLABS Technosolutions announces Robocamp, a hands-on learning camp based on robotics and virtual robotics for schoolchildren in Mumbai.

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Investigators probing the 13/7 Mumbai attacks are hoping to secure some lead from six suspicious numbers, some of which have been traced to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

A public interest litigation was filed on Monday in the Bombay high court demanding that probe into the July 13 serial Mumbai blasts should be transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation.

CCTV footage provides vital clues to probe team

CCTV footage provides vital clues to probe team

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The investigation into the three blasts that rocked Mumbai on Wednesday and snuffed out 18 lives is gradually taking shape. After analysing the footage of CCTVs installed at the blast sites, the investigators believe that the suspected men are not locals but terror operatives sent from other states to plant the bombs. The first crucial clue for the police comes from CCTV footage at Opera House, one of the blast sites.

Same IM module likely behind Pune, Mumbai blasts

Same IM module likely behind Pune, Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The current leads in the investigation point to the same module of Indian Mujahideen that was responsible for the German Bakery blast in Pune, sources in the Anti-Terrorism Squad have told rediff.com.

'What is the government doing to secure us?'

'What is the government doing to secure us?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

While the local police teams will concentrate on maintaining law and order, special Crime Branch, ATS and NIA teams will work on leads gathered through the interrogation of scores of Indian Mujahideen operatives lodged in various jails across Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. As many as 66 alleged IM operatives are lodged in Gujarat's Sabarmati jail alone.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

Mumbai serial blasts toll rises to 26

Mumbai serial blasts toll rises to 26

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Chandrakant Wankar (42), who was undergoing treatment at the Harkisandas hospital in Mumbai died at 6.20 am on Saturday, police said.

Mumbai blasts death toll rises to 21

Mumbai blasts death toll rises to 21

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

A 35-year-old man, who was injured in the serial blasts in Mumbai on July 13, died at a hospital, taking the blasts death toll to 21.

'Blast, then media frenzy and life goes on'

'Blast, then media frenzy and life goes on'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Hours after Wednesday's blasts, Abhishek Mande visits the three sites at Dadar, Zaveri Bazaar and Opera House only to discover that there isn't a feeling of anger on the streets of Mumbai but rather a sense of deep hopelessness.

Most romantic spot: Orchid Garden in Singapore

Most romantic spot: Orchid Garden in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Share pictures and stories of the most romantic spot you've ever been to!

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Share with us pictures and stories of the most romantic spot you've ever been to!

Unusual monsoon pics: Rainbow over Sydney

Unusual monsoon pics: Rainbow over Sydney

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

We invited you to send in unique rain-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here are some more responses!

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Messi, who won the Spanish La Liga title with Barcelona last season as well as the European golden boot having scored 54 goals in 58 games in all competitions, last won the award in 2015.

Harmanpreet channelling positive vibes ahead of Aus opener

Harmanpreet channelling positive vibes ahead of Aus opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team has the ability to put pressure on any side in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup if it stays in the right frame of mind.

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest building in Dubai, a look at how revellers around the world ringed in 2018.

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested on Tuesday by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad in connection with the 2011 serial bomb blasts in which 26 people were killed.

When Michelle towered over PM's wife

When Michelle towered over PM's wife

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

The group of 13 women, which included Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, was entertained by author JK Rowling who read out excerpts from her new novel, The Tales Of Beedle The Bar.

PIX: Check out Ferrari's new car for 2020 F1 season

PIX: Check out Ferrari's new car for 2020 F1 season

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Ferrari showed off their 2020 Formula One car with a theatrical show of pride and passion on Tuesday, assuring success-starved fans that it was also very different under the skin to last year's model. The SF1000, marking the Italian team's 1,000th race that comes up this year, is the car Ferrari hope can end six years of Mercedes domination and dash Lewis Hamilton's bid to equal Michael Schumacher's record seven titles.

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The Invictus Games, founded by Harry, is an international paralympic-style event for military personnel wounded in action.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.

I-T raid: Rs 16 cr seized from Bharat Shah's home

I-T raid: Rs 16 cr seized from Bharat Shah's home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Around Rs 16 crore (Rs 160 million) of concealed income has been found from searches on the seven premises of diamond merchant and film producer Bharat Shah in Mumbai, Income Tax authorities said on Thursday. The searches started on March 13 by a team of about 50 officers. Offices owned by Shah in Mehta Bhavan at Opera house and his apartment in Swapna Lok building in Napean sea road were among the premises that were searched.

Kiss like an Italian

Kiss like an Italian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trapeze artists + brass band + lots of kissing = Mind blown!