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When the Russian president met Shah Rukh Khan

When the Russian president met Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Dmitry Medvedev watched the star at work on the sets of Ra.One.

Open Source advocate Atul Chitnis passes away

Open Source advocate Atul Chitnis passes away

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

He was suffering from cancer.

Spinner Fawad Ahmed could be cleared for Ashes

Spinner Fawad Ahmed could be cleared for Ashes

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Pakistan-born Ahmed arrived in Australia in 2010 before claiming asylum as a refugee on the grounds that he had been subject to death threats from Islamic extremists for being involved with an NGO promoting women's rights.

Downturn? India to have 3.02 lakh millionaires by 2018!

Downturn? India to have 3.02 lakh millionaires by 2018!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

At present, the country has 182,000 millionaires, Credit Suisse Research Institute said in its fourth Annual Global Wealth Report 2013 released in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Bhagwat-Advani deal over Narendra Modi

The Bhagwat-Advani deal over Narendra Modi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Double impact in Bihar... Ajay Maken and the Tweety Bird... Kissa Kursi ka... Mein Azad Hoon... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

Glenmark initiates studies to develop new molecule

Glenmark initiates studies to develop new molecule

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

It can possibly be used to treat diseases like Arthritis and bowel disease.

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Kareena, Asin, Deepika: Bollywood's Rs 100 crore club gals

Kareena, Asin, Deepika: Bollywood's Rs 100 crore club gals

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Here's a look at the hugely successful actresses in the Rs 100 crore club.

Why did the Pakistan army warn R&AW?

Why did the Pakistan army warn R&AW?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

'After General Raheel Sharif took on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, some sections of the military establishment may have felt unease as to whether the crackdown could be extended against friendlier 'non-State' actors like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.'

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A commuter travelling on a suburban local train died while seven others were injured after falling from the train after being sprayed with suspected yellow powder-like substance between Sion and Kurla stations of Central Railway in Mumbai on Monday evening, railway sources said.

PIX: SRK teaches the Chammak Challo jig at Yale!

PIX: SRK teaches the Chammak Challo jig at Yale!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The King Khan, who delivered a lecture at Yale university after being honoured with the prestigious Chubb Fellowship, shook a leg with the university dean and students.

Here's why Chennai Express will get the BIGGEST OPENING EVER

Here's why Chennai Express will get the BIGGEST OPENING EVER

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

This Rohit Shetty action-comedy has a lot going for it.

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

China plans to divert about 200 billion cubic metres of water annually from the Brahmaputra at its highest point, namely the Great Bend, where it turns into India. China's Brahmaputra dam will severely impact India, warns former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

British soldiers get behind the camera

British soldiers get behind the camera

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

From the dust and dirt of a warzone to the gleaming uniforms of an army parade -- these are the images that show the reality of life for British servicemen and women. The revealing series of photographs are some of the winning entries in this year's Army Photographic Competition.

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A deal, where a founder has brought back stake from early investors before an initial public offering, is unheard of in India or pretty much anywhere else, analysts pointed out.

The Charles Sobhraj biopic face-off begins

The Charles Sobhraj biopic face-off begins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Pooja Bhatt and Anurag Kashyap may soon start work on two different projects based on the infamous serial killer's life.

4 Tamil Nadu fishermen attacked by Lankan navy

4 Tamil Nadu fishermen attacked by Lankan navy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Four fishermen were injured on Thursday when they were attacked, allegedly by Sri Lankan naval personnel, while they were fishing near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits. Sticks, bottles and stones were allegedly hurled by the Lankan naval personnel at the fishermen and their boats also suffered damage in the attack.

Suspects in Canada terror plot deny charges

Suspects in Canada terror plot deny charges

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Two men accused of hatching a terror plot, backed by Al Qaeda elements in Iran to target a passenger train on the New York-to-Toronto route, have denied allegations against them in Canadian courts.

Narendra Modi vs Rahul Gandhi: It's a battle of ideas

Narendra Modi vs Rahul Gandhi: It's a battle of ideas

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Poverty in the Indian context can never be wiped through direct state intervention. Kalavati is a classical example of this. The only way of eradicating it is by encouraging personal initiatives. Jasuben is a classical example of this, says M R Venkatesh

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Indian nurse's family gets no answer from hospital

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The family of the Indian-origin nurse, who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, has received no answers for 40 questions that they sent to her hospital bosses.

Crimes, punishment, tragedy and farce

Crimes, punishment, tragedy and farce

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

In India crimes matter less than exactly who commits them. Shubhashis Gangopadhyay examines

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There are not enough RT-PCR tests and they take a long time to do in specialised centres. So the world is using RA tests for the same reason that India is using them, and with similar somewhat spuriously comforting rationale'

Korea fightback to tie India 1-1

Korea fightback to tie India 1-1

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Mi-Ra Jeon brought Korea level beating Sania Mirza in the Fed Cup women's team tennis competition.

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo shoulder surgery

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo shoulder surgery

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Shah Rukh had injured himself during the shooting of his film, Ra.One.

Raghuram Rajan: Financial crisis prophet to RBI chief?

Raghuram Rajan: Financial crisis prophet to RBI chief?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The man widely expected to be India's next central bank chief favours clipping the autocratic power of the role and giving more say to a monetary policy committee.

Heroine, Don, Asoka: Kareena's BEAUTIFUL screen avatars

Heroine, Don, Asoka: Kareena's BEAUTIFUL screen avatars

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Because, let's face it, we can never have enough of her on the silver screen!

Chargesheet in three weeks, players face three months in jail

Chargesheet in three weeks, players face three months in jail

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Sources in the Delhi police say they will file a supplementary chargesheet in the IPL spot-fixing case in the next three weeks. As of now, based on the confessions, circumstantial and video/audio evidence, they are building up a case.

Sushma 'misquoted' Sonia's speech: Congress

Sushma 'misquoted' Sonia's speech: Congress

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Congress on accused senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushama Swaraj of "misleading" the people and "misquoting" the November 4 speech of Sonia Gandhi during the debate on FDI in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Why is Rahul ignoring the Congress 'war-room'?

Why is Rahul ignoring the Congress 'war-room'?

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Congress is desperate for good news from Karnataka. Why is Modi campaign in Karnataka followed closely? Why is S M Krishna sulking? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Mad about Mandira

Mad about Mandira

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

Hope for Sawai Man Singh Stadium after court order

Hope for Sawai Man Singh Stadium after court order

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A High Court order which has asked Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and the State Government to sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Sawai Man Singh Stadium has raised the hopes that Jaipur might host Rajasthan Royals' home matches in upcoming IPL VI.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

'I am inclined towards offbeat films'

'I am inclined towards offbeat films'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Regina Cassandra talks about her experience of working in Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham.

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Bill Clinton's address had lessons for both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, says T N Ninan

PHOTO: Shah Rukh, Shirish Kunder bond on beach in Barbados

PHOTO: Shah Rukh, Shirish Kunder bond on beach in Barbados

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The former sparring partners have apparently buried the hatchet and were spotted holidaying in the Barbados recently.

'Corruption is sabotaging everything'

'Corruption is sabotaging everything'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'The basic goal is to change politics. Unless we change the political culture, it is not possible to get justice.'

Saurashtra take lead despite Manish Pandey's hundred

Saurashtra take lead despite Manish Pandey's hundred

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Middle-order batsman Manish Pandey's fine century could go in vain, as hosts Saurashtra took the vital first innings lead against Karnataka on the third day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final in Rajkot, on Tuesday. Saurashtra, dismissed for 469 in the first innings, took a crucial 73-run lead after restricting Karnataka to 396, on the third day of the five-day encounter.