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Would Pahlaj Nihalani approve of these scenes today?

Would Pahlaj Nihalani approve of these scenes today?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

If Pahlaj Nihalani glanced back at his own filmography as producer, by his own brand new standards; the man would have a hard time approving the extent of vulgarity and provocation they contained.

Buzz: Imran's advice for out-of-favour Sarfaraz

Buzz: Imran's advice for out-of-favour Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Monday.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Trump said he wants to move US immigration to a "merit- based system" and not allow immigrants to bring their extended families.

Shehzad leads Pakistan to morale-boosting win against UAE

Shehzad leads Pakistan to morale-boosting win against UAE

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Opener Ahmed Shehzad missed out on a deserved century but Pakistan cruised past United Arab Emirates by 129 runs in their ICC World Cup Pool B clash.

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Why Kolkata celebrates Christmas with such fervour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'Anantkumar Hegde will be pleased that those thousands who formed a long line to enter the grounds of St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Eve night were both aware of their 'parentage' -- to use his insulting term -- and would describe themselves as Hindu,' says Rahul Jacob.

Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks

Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Paris, capital of romance, has started the heartbreaking process of removing thousands of love locks chained to the dreamy Pont des Arts Bridge by adoring couples.

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

A summary of Ranji Trophy semi-finals played at Kolkata and Pune on Monday

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

People said they were throwing chairs, glasses and bottles at the attackers in a bid to stop them.

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

FIIs accumulated India's top-listed companies at an average valuation of around 16 times.

Tesla's new Model S is insanely fast, has 'autopilot' mode

Tesla's new Model S is insanely fast, has 'autopilot' mode

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

it's the first all-wheel drive electric car.

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand's Tim Southee produced a brilliant spell of swing bowling for career best figures of 7-33 to dismiss England for 123 in their World Cup Pool A match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Opener Shikhar Dhawan's attractive stroke-play vindicated skipper Virat Kohli's decision to bat first as India comfortably amassed 239 for no loss at stumps on the first day of their one-off Test against Bangladesh in Fatullah.

'It would be foolish to write off India in World Cup'

'It would be foolish to write off India in World Cup'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand fast bowler Geoff Allott feels it would be foolish to write off defending champions India ahead of next month's Cricket World Cup despite their pedestrian showing in the ongoing tour of Australia.

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

A state of emergency has been declared in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The biggest and most talked about change has come in form of the new interior and dashboard design.

Police firing: Curfew imposed in Srinagar

Police firing: Curfew imposed in Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Curfew was imposed in the Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley a day after four people were killed and 40 others wounded in security force firing at Gool in Ramban district of Jammu region.

Salman Khan: Bad boy, good samaritan?

Salman Khan: Bad boy, good samaritan?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

He may or may not have changed, but one thing is certain: his friends and fans are going to stick by him

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an erroneous and contradictory missive to the lay public; a message that tends to equate a leading light with a notorious and treacherous player of medieval history,' notes Vivek Gumaste.

Sorry, there are no quick fixes for Delhi's toxic smog

Sorry, there are no quick fixes for Delhi's toxic smog

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The air pollution problem in the national capital won't go away till we take action -- such as ban the use of dirty fuels, ramp up public transport and oversee crop burning, says Sunita Narain.

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Master urban planner and architect Le Corbusier's principles of light, space and greenery are still evident everywhere in Chandigarh. Geetanjali Krishna finds a haven in the city.

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

Will Rising Pune Supergiants's bowling deliver against Daredevils?

Will Rising Pune Supergiants's bowling deliver against Daredevils?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

A supremely confident Delhi Daredevils return to their den and have a struggling and injury-ravaged Rising Pune Supergiants in their firing line up next in the Indian Premier League, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'Our grandparents' generation knew one another.' 'In our generation, you could go a lifetime without meeting someone from the other country,' British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie tells Rahul Jacob.

Mumbai will look to end slump against laggards Kings XI Punjab

Mumbai will look to end slump against laggards Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Even as they struggle to find the winning formula, laggards Kings XI Punjab will still fancy their chances when they host Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament in Mohali on Monday.

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Rita Mozumdar argues small vehicles have not passed the frontal impact test as required under the law

Why it makes sense to buy two-wheeler insurance

Why it makes sense to buy two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, talks about the many benefits of buying one

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to outgun title-contenders, Gujarat Lions in a must-win Indian Premier League clash.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Here's what you need to know more about dominant batsman Ross Taylor.

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

City police, metros, airports, even power utilities are using pop culture and social media to reach the young and encourage public ownership of public services. Amritha Pillay reports.

Euro 2016 warmup: Spain secures draw with Italy

Euro 2016 warmup: Spain secures draw with Italy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Aritz Aduriz scored his first goal for Spain at the age of 35 to give the European champions a fortuitous 1-1 draw away to Italy in a Euro 2016 warm-up for both teams on Thursday.

Team India look to revive fortunes in ODI series

Team India look to revive fortunes in ODI series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

With India being outplayed in the Twenty20s, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will face added pressure to perform and lead India from the front against a formidable South African unit in the five-match ODI cricket series starting in Kanpur on Sunday.

10 interesting facts on Google's self driving car

10 interesting facts on Google's self driving car

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A car without brakes, accelerators or steering wheel - a driverless car is indeed a dream come true.

'We are not film stars'

'We are not film stars'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

In the heat and dust of a Baramati rally with Supriya Sule.

Riaz's all-round show helps Pakistan edge past Zimbabwe

Riaz's all-round show helps Pakistan edge past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Batting at No. 9, Wahab Riaz struck a quickfire half-century before he returned to claim four wickets with the ball to lift Pakistan to a narrow 20-run victory.