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How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

'Baby hasn't stopped kicking!'

'Baby hasn't stopped kicking!'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Britain's Grinham becomes first pregnant athlete to win Paralympics medal

Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Indians dominate Hungary

Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Indians dominate Hungary

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

India men dropped their first point, but carried enough steam to beat Hungary to maintain a clean slate in the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Meet India's top drag queens

Meet India's top drag queens

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Six queens and one king are making their own rules and celebrating the freedom to be their most fabulous selves on Vogue India's cover.

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi leads from front again!

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi leads from front again!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi scored his fourth victory on the trot and gave India an early lead in the match against Serbia in the fourth round of the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad.

Aravindh maintains lead in Sharjah Masters Chess

Aravindh maintains lead in Sharjah Masters Chess

Rediff.com20 May 2024

For Aravindh, the opening was not a problem as black, as Shankland was not too optimistic against the Indian.

Gukesh holds Ding Liren in Sinquefield Opener

Gukesh holds Ding Liren in Sinquefield Opener

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

D Gukesh held reigning world champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in a highly anticipated contest

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold in the Tokyo Games, will be aiming to end his season on a high.

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday.

Queen Priyanka Goes To Venice

Queen Priyanka Goes To Venice

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Love her latest outing of H-A-W-T red?

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The US president took part in an Inspection of the Guard of Honor and then joined the queen and first lady to watch a military march. Afterwards, the three went into the queen's apartment for tea, The Hill noted.

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Get to know Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2022 Tengam Celine Koyu.

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both final matches to secure their second successive title in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.

Warne honoured posthumously in Queen's birthday list

Warne honoured posthumously in Queen's birthday list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Three-times Grand Slam champion Barty received her award three months after retiring from professional tennis at the age of 25.

India off to a bang at Chess Olympiad!

India off to a bang at Chess Olympiad!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Erigaisi may have had to work harder but the Indian youngster, who is currently World number four, was never quite away from winning his game.

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Bavuma scored 86 runs before falling leg before wicket to an away swinging full toss from Jayden Seales while opener Tony de Zorzi contributed 76.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Harmilan Bains revealed that she struggled with depression after missing the Paris Olympic Games because of injury.

Leicester back in Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR

Leicester back in Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Leicester City earned promotion back to the Premier League on Friday after nearest rivals Leeds United were beaten 4-0 by Queens Park Rangers, ensuring the Championship leaders will finish in the top two in the standings.

In first public appearance in months, British queen attends husband's memorial service

In first public appearance in months, British queen attends husband's memorial service

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made her first public appearance in months to attend a special thanksgiving memorial service for her late husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in London on Tuesday.

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2024

World number seven Erigaise Arjun started his campaign on a positive note, outplaying Eltaj Safarli of Azerbaijan in the first round of the Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Candidates Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

D Gukesh played out a creditable draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana but slipped a rung to the joint second position.

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Still, Biles was likely partaking in some delectable pastries that Paris had to offer.

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Inflencer and vlogger Shenaz Treasury chooses her favourite quiet spots.

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'There are very few chances that I can give good mileage.' 'A smaller, lighter car will give more mileage and this was a big reason to be nervous.'

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The women of this village in Nashik still climb into a well to fetch water for their families.

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Brazilian's victory was highlighted by Biles' sportsmanship, as she bowed to Andrade on the podium.

Kajol@50: 50 Priceless Expressions!

Kajol@50: 50 Priceless Expressions!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

What better than celebrating the zestful star's 50th birthday with a fun gallery of her 50 distinctly moody, magical and madcap expressions from a career spanning over three decades?

Beauty queen. Amputee. Entrepreneur.

Beauty queen. Amputee. Entrepreneur.

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Former Miss Columbia Daniella lvarez proudly posed for the cover with an amputated leg.

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gukesh Dommaraju played black but managed to hold on for a gutsy draw to split points in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Nimrat's foodie holiday... Bipasha's fun time with Devi... Sidharth explores Europe...

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Divya Deshmukh of India outclassed Bulgaria's Beloslava Krasteva to clinch the title in the World Junior Girls' chess championship

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Perfect Couple has suspense, humour, romance and gorgeous visuals.

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century but still did enough to help ensure a draw in the first Test against South Africa.