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Hyderabad masala

Hyderabad masala

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An upcoming film on Mohammad Azharuddin promises to be a potboiler, though not a true biopic.

5 tips to make the most of your 20s

5 tips to make the most of your 20s

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Don't be afraid to put your happiness first.

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Lindsey Vonn's model looks and famous boyfriend have often gained her more spotlight than her speed on two skis back in her home country.

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

In villages in Palghar district -- in Mumbai's backyard -- more than 254 children have died from malnutrition.

'The price you pay for being an actor'

'The price you pay for being an actor'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Manoj Bajpayee confides in Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni about his 'long journey filled with rejection, betrayal, misery, failures and disillusionment.'

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.

Sony World Photography Awards presents the most wonderful and weird moments

Sony World Photography Awards presents the most wonderful and weird moments

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

In the pitch dark of the African night, a herd of cape buffaloes gather at the watering hole for a drink, taking care to stay by the edge to avoid the crocodiles lurking in the depths. In Gangiova, a village in Romania, a doctor places her stethoscope to the chest of a newborn baby, listening intently for the beating of his tiny heart. These are just some of the moments that have been picked by the judges for the Sony World Photography Awards. For the 2017 competition, photographers entered 227,596 images across the awards' Professional, Open and Youth categories. The Open competition winner will receive $5,000 (Rs 3.3 lakh), Sony digital imaging equipment and flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony at Somerset House in London. Sony World Photography Awards has been kind enough to share some of their shortlisted pieces with us.

This start-up is making true love stories happen

This start-up is making true love stories happen

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A unique start-up in India is helping the differently abled find their match.

Revisiting Dev Anand-Asha Parekh's frothy romance, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

Revisiting Dev Anand-Asha Parekh's frothy romance, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Dev Anand and Asha Parekh's Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961).

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The reputation of Bihar's schools has taken a knock. Satyavrat Mishra explains how a student-teacher nexus has gamed the system to produce toppers by the dozen.

'After DDLJ, I could quote any price'

'After DDLJ, I could quote any price'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

'DDLJ gave my career a boost, and placed me on a pedestal.' Farida Jalal relives the DDLJ moments.

When it comes to business, he's Quickr!

When it comes to business, he's Quickr!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Quikr founder & CEO Pranay Chulet tells Raghu Krishnan and Bibhu Ranjan Mishra why money has never been an issue for Quikr and that someday he will make a romantic comedy.

V-Day Astro: Will you be lucky in love?

V-Day Astro: Will you be lucky in love?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Monisha Dudaney tells you how your partner will behave according to his/her star sign.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'The stereotype of an actress is that she's dumb, somebody who will sit on your lap, giggle on stupid jokes, come to the van when she's being called, receive a call at 3am and come over to your house. So when a girl comes along and challenges this, people get uncomfortable.'

How fertile are you going to be in 2016?

How fertile are you going to be in 2016?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

It's very easy to become barren inside if you don't take care of yourself, says Shradha Sharma.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Review: Ranveer and Anil stand out in Dil Dhadakne Do

Review: Ranveer and Anil stand out in Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Dil Dhadakne Do is like a really long episode of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai where Satish Shah doesn't show up, says Raja Sen.

'I don't know whether she loves me or not'

'I don't know whether she loves me or not'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

In an online chat with readers every Thursday, Love Guru offers relationship advice.

UP government cancels VHP condolence meet in Ayodhya

UP government cancels VHP condolence meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Sensing the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's attempts to rekindle Ayodhya sentiments, the Akhilesh Yadav-led government in Uttar Pradesh has banned a meeting to mark the 25th death anniversary of brothers, Ram and Sharad Kothari, who fell to police bullets while performing the symbolic kar sewa on November 2, 1990 -- two years before the Babri Masjid was brought down.

Remembering a forgotten princess

Remembering a forgotten princess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in the succession battle, it says much for her stature that after Shah Jahan's death, she was made the chief lady of the court by Aurangzeb and accorded every respect.

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Tuesday was the last that Courtroom 51 saw of Shyamvar Rai, accused No 3 and approver in the Sheena Bora murder trial. True to form, Rai's final hours in the witness box were rather acrimonious. His cross-examination at several points turned downright ugly.

'Outsiders don't get second chances in Bollywood'

'Outsiders don't get second chances in Bollywood'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Taapsee Pannu on what makes her tick in the film industry.

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

These projects are targeted at financially well-off and upwardly mobile Indians.

An open letter: What Muslims really want

An open letter: What Muslims really want

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

If you are more than your rhetoric about a strong and united country, give us our due -- treat us as countrymen, says an ordinary Muslim in this open letter.

Revealed: The Ravindra Jadeja you didn't know

Revealed: The Ravindra Jadeja you didn't know

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

He loves horses and fast cars. He can ride well and brandish a sword as expertly as he does a bat. Yet he is down to earth and religious, and has just agreed to an arranged marriage... The unknown side of the star all-rounder from his sister Naina Jadeja.

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The official twists and turns have raised questions on the government's credibility and its ability to pull the nation out of the demonetisation quagmire. To keep up with the new rules, the government has issued an updated FAQ on demonetisation.

Note ban 'most terrible' decision of Modi government: Chidambaram

Note ban 'most terrible' decision of Modi government: Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The former finance minister also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the words he chose to attack his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying he should remember that the Chair he sat on was used by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and even Atal Bihari Vajpayee and hence he should use right language.

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami met a hero's end battling Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the jungles of Kashmir. His valour earned him the nation's highest gallantry award in peacetime this Republic Day. Archana Masih/Rediff.com travelled to Lal Kuan, Haldwani, to find out who this hero was.

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal may not have been among the top 10 Republican presidential hopefuls at the first GOP primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. But he sure did make a strong pitch for his candidature, ripping apart President Barack Obama and forcefully putting across his thoughts on contentious issues like immigration and foreign policy.

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Our daughter's name is ANITA-BRIGITTE. She should actually bear the name of AMITA, but the German authorities would have certainly objected to such an unusual name so we chose the name Anita which is almost sounding like Amita.' 'Brigitte was chosen by me because its short form in German is Gita.' Netaji's family had no idea that he had married and had a child till his brother Sarat Chandra Bose received a letter from Emilie Schenkl. A fascinating glimpse from Madhuri Bose's book, The Bose Brothers and Indian Independence, An Insider's Account.

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.

40 years in Eternal India

40 years in Eternal India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Often when I meet a new Indian friend, who is not aware of my background, he exclaims: "So many years in India! but why, why? I can't understand! My dream is to go to the States or Europe and you are living in 'this' country!" Claude Arpi, who was born a Frenchman, looks back on his 40 years in India.

10 movies you must see at MAMI

10 movies you must see at MAMI

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.

The Best Films of Smita Patil

The Best Films of Smita Patil

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Prathamesh Murkute explains why he has volunteered his personal time and money to support a movement called the Aam Aadmi Party.

'My film's sequel will be bigger than Avatar'

'My film's sequel will be bigger than Avatar'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com speaks to rockstar saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan days before the release of the sequel, MSG 2.

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Beautiful glimpses into Dilip Kumar's life with Saira Banu.