News for 'orphan'

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Netanyahu will cap his hectic schedule by attending the 'Shalom Bollywood' event.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

Let Modi help J&K the way he did Kutch

Let Modi help J&K the way he did Kutch

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

'Modi as chief minister did a superb job of rehabilitation after the Kutch earthquake of 2001. He can use that hard-earned expertise for the benefit of the people of Kashmir too -- but only if they let him do so,' says T V R Shenoy.

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Madras High Court on Saturday recalled its controversial order directing mediation between a rapist and the victim days after the Supreme Court observed that it would be a "spectacular error" to adopt a soft approach on cases of rape and stated that there cannot be any compromise in such matters.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'...a dazzling flash, and then, fizzle,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Director Lakshman pitches love against money in Romeo Juliet and there are no prizes for guessing which one wins, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Rajamma @ Yahoo is lacklustre

Review: Rajamma @ Yahoo is lacklustre

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Rajamma @ Yahoo leaves the viewer confused, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

In the dock over Lalit Modi row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje insisted that she has not been asked to resign and media was running "false" reports to tarnish her image and cause "political damage".

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian batting great, Sachin Tendulkar has shared his frustration on how some of his moves as captain did not pay off but the same strategy clicked when other captains employed it.

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Amazing characters. One superstar.

Finally, Pak approves Hindu Marriage Bill

Finally, Pak approves Hindu Marriage Bill

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

After decades of delay and inaction, the Hindu minority community in Pakistan will soon have a marriage law as a parliamentary panel has unanimously approved the Hindu Marriage Bill.

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

After Terrorist, Santosh Sivan steps into LTTE territory again

After Terrorist, Santosh Sivan steps into LTTE territory again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The director is currently making Ceylon, ready for release in March 2014.

When 'Kalam uncle' heard 11-year-old's plea to save HIV+ siblings

When 'Kalam uncle' heard 11-year-old's plea to save HIV+ siblings

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

While nation mourns the death of the "People's President", an orphaned girl from a far flung village of Odisha remembers the gesture of A P J Abdul Kalam towards her HIV positive siblings ten years ago.

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

Imran Khan weds TV anchor in a simple ceremony

Imran Khan weds TV anchor in a simple ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Pakistan's flamboyant cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Thursday tied the knot with former BBC weather girl Reham Khan in a low-key ceremony in Islamabad, ending days of speculation about his marriage.

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Tamil Nadu's youth bulge will soon be 70 per cent of the population, many of them smartphone-toting millennials looking for gains more tangible than what screen gods can give,' says Sunil Sethi.

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.

Ceasefire and opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

Ceasefire and opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

She termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day.

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.

Oozham is a mediocre film

Oozham is a mediocre film

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Initially we sit tight in our seats expecting something very gripping to happen but, nothing of that sort happens.

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Freaky Ali is painfully dull, warns Sukanya Verma.

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Instead of taking up a plush corporate job, Shadab Hassan chose to start a school for underprivileged children.

Congress will be wiped out in polls for its 'sins': Modi

Congress will be wiped out in polls for its 'sins': Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Sharpening his attack against the Congress, Narendra Modi on Friday said an anti-Congress storm was brewing in the country and it would intensify into a 'tsunami', which the party would not be able to survive in the Lok Sabha elections.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

'You are the creator of your own destiny'

'You are the creator of your own destiny'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The story of Anila Jyothi Reddy, a farm labourer who became an entrepreneur, is full of lessons.

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'The BJP certainly has an edge as the BJP has gone ahead of the Congress in pleasing the trading community.'

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

England looking forward to ODI challenge vs India

England looking forward to ODI challenge vs India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

'It is only a short series, but we think we can learn a lot from it'

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The Congress has finally drawn a line in the sand over its pro-poor credentials.'
'The rich better watch out.'

Review: The Legend of Tarzan is no adventure ride

Review: The Legend of Tarzan is no adventure ride

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The Legend Of Tarzan has too many subplots, and most of them are boring, warns Namrata Thakker.

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com18 May 2017

We take a look at the movies where Reema Lagoo played dignified mom characters.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted the vision of America that the former secretary of state offered to the reality TV star's vision which was grounded in "hopelessness and despair".