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'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'With Tiger, you always need to be on your toes and always ready to dance.'

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'I can finally tell my father that he need not go fix tiles in other people's homes.'

Lalit Modi guilty of 'misconduct, indiscipline'; banned for life by BCCI

Lalit Modi guilty of 'misconduct, indiscipline'; banned for life by BCCI

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Suspended Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi has been banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday.

Who's afraid of #metoo

Who's afraid of #metoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'#metoo has put front and centre an issue that society has suppressed for far too long,' says Kanika Datta.

Bigg Boss 10: Toofani trouble in the house

Bigg Boss 10: Toofani trouble in the house

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Swami Om once ends up tricking people.

Dia on Ranbir, Sanju, playing Maanayata

Dia on Ranbir, Sanju, playing Maanayata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'People who went on the sets thought Ranbir was Sanju sir.' 'Ranbir made Sanju sir his own.'

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

In the video, which went viral, Mann was seen showing entry gate through which MPs enter Parliament House and saying how strong is the security.

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas visits the homes where Ganesha brings some cheer.

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'India serves itself poorly with its latter-day discovery of Pakistan as an instrument in domestic politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma.

Amitabh Bachchan speaks about #MeToo

Amitabh Bachchan speaks about #MeToo

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'No woman should ever be subjected to any kind of misbehaviour, especially at her work place.'

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'My passion remains pushing for probity in public life and I shall continue my fight,' S N Shukla tells Virendra Singh Rawat.

Australia captain Paine plays peacemaker in new era of respect

Australia captain Paine plays peacemaker in new era of respect

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Newly-appointed captain Tim Paine wants to prove that Australia have learned valuable lessons from the fall-out over the ball-tampering scandal and began the process on Friday by instructing his players to radically tone down their toxic sledging culture.

What makes for a good autobiography?

What makes for a good autobiography?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

As cricketing ability goes, there is no comparison between Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar. But while the former has produced a wonderful autobiography, the latter's book is deadly dull. In batting, they were the exact opposite: Manjrekar was a bore and Sachin an absolute marvel, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

WOW! India through the eyes of its women

WOW! India through the eyes of its women

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

As part of her project -- The Atlas of Beauty -- Noroc visited more than 30 countries in over 15 months. At a stopover in India, Noroc pulled out her camera and she didn't disappoint. Here are some of her breathtaking pictures depicting natural Indian beauty.

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'He was in form right to the very end.'

Nearly-man Anderson fights off injuries, reaps rewards for perseverance

Nearly-man Anderson fights off injuries, reaps rewards for perseverance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'There have been a lot of ups and downs and I feel really happy, I've always kept belief'

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

There are millions of taxpayers, all of whom are susceptible to this frustrating situation.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The wait for Prince William's second baby was finally over as his wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday gave birth to a baby girl.

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The BJP threw a counter punch, claiming that the Gandhi family tried to help Mallya's floundering Kingfisher Airlines in 2011-12.

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Nitesh Sonawane did not let his disability come in the way of his musical dream. In fact, he made it his strength.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Why Murthy chose Pravin Rao as Infosys COO

Why Murthy chose Pravin Rao as Infosys COO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Pavin Rao, a 28-year company veteran, to be second-in-command at Infosys.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'

Stunning Images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest

Stunning Images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has announced the winners of this year's contest, with France's Gabriel Barathieu being named Underwater Photographer of the Year for an image of a hunting octopus. UPY was kind enough to share some of this year's honorees with us below.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If everybody knows your name, that's success. Isn't that what society tells us? I experienced all that at a very young age. So how come I wasn't happy?' Lisa Ray wonders.

Row over Sena MP's assault of AI staffer resonates in and out of Parliament

Row over Sena MP's assault of AI staffer resonates in and out of Parliament

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant said, "All airlines have come together banning him (Gaikwad), but it is our fundamental right (to travel by air)."

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The BCCI will hold its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on December 1 to discuss a three- point agenda including the all-important Future Tours Programme (FTP) of the Indian team spanning 2019-2023.

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Parrikar said he did not take anyone's name. "What is quoted is not what I have said. I never took the name of anyone, nor threatened anyone," the defence minister said.

JD-U legislature party meet unauthorised; want separate meet: Manjhi

JD-U legislature party meet unauthorised; want separate meet: Manjhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Manjhi has called planned JD-U legislature party meet an unauthorised one.

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Though the incoming First Lady of the US is a former model who has retained all the glamour of the ramp, there is a curious radio silence on the subject of who's offering their sartorial services for her time at the White House, notes Kanika Datta.

Farewell, Shujaat Sahab!

Farewell, Shujaat Sahab!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

In Shujaat Bukhari, Kashmir has lost a journalist, an activist, ambassador, a formidable voice and, above all, a great human being, mourns Athar Parvaiz.

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The ultimate satisfaction of helping in the country's space programme is the bigger achievement attracting women to space research -- and they are so good at it!'

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Airline says can't discuss dues publicly, denies grounding of planes