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A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Believe it or not, this wasn't the most daring OR the most bizarre red carpet turn at MTV EMAs.

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A surge in international oil prices may translate into an increase in the retail selling price of petrol and diesel in India as oil companies face extreme margin squeeze, sources said. Petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for 12 days but now the international rate surge is exerting pressure. Current prices of petrol and diesel in the international market are higher by around $4-6 per barrel as compared to average prices during August. However, no increase in retail prices has been affected by oil companies so far, sources said.

Akhilesh offers ticket to sitting BJP MLA to fight against Yogi

Akhilesh offers ticket to sitting BJP MLA to fight against Yogi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Asked about BJP's Gorakhpur (Urban) MLA Aggarwal, the Samajwadi Party chief told reporters in Lucknow, "If you (reporters) can establish contact with him and speak to him, the ticket will be announced and he will get the ticket."

The LAST PICTURES from Sidharth Shukla's life

The LAST PICTURES from Sidharth Shukla's life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

As fans across India mourn the loss of the young actor, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some of the last pictures of his life.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Will Jaan Kumar Sanu make it to the top 5 or lift the coveted Bigg Boss trophy?

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

PIX: 2018's most-talked about Oscar looks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Find out why everyone is talking about these outfits.

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The incident prompted National Commission for Women to set up an inquiry committee which will meet the students who were forced to strip. A girl alleged that the principal of the institute blackmailed and forced them to withdraw the complaint.

Photos! Have you seen Josephine Skriver's half-naked dress?

Photos! Have you seen Josephine Skriver's half-naked dress?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Presenting the best looks from the 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards, which were held in New York.

Photos! The sexiest summer styles from the Coachella

Photos! The sexiest summer styles from the Coachella

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Take a look at the best dressed celebs at the music festival.

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Kami has already climbed most peaks above 8,000 metres, including K2, Cho-oyu, Lhoste and Annapurna among others.

The perfect cake recipe for Christmas

The perfect cake recipe for Christmas

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rita Rodricks from Mumbai shares her special Christmas cake recipe.

Social distancing goes awry in Kolkata during Durga puja

Social distancing goes awry in Kolkata during Durga puja

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Braving intermittent rain, hordes of people were seen flocking big-ticket Durga puja pandals in the city on Monday morning with little or no regard for social distancing norms.

Gujarat, Kerala & TN top FSSAI food safety index for 2020-21

Gujarat, Kerala & TN top FSSAI food safety index for 2020-21

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped an index that ranks states on food safety parameters for the 2020-21 year, according to an FSSAI report unveiled by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday. The index ranks states on five parameters of food safety: human resources and institutional data, compliance, food testing facility, training and capacity building besides consumer empowerment. Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped in the list of large states on the index.

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While the ladies dazzled the red carpet at the 26th Star Screen awards, the show saw a lot more fun and glamour.

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

How to make Gulab Jamun with milk powder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Reader Rita Sinha shares her recipe.

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

From Naomi Campbell to Rihanna, take a look at what the celebs wore to the 2019 Fashion Awards.

Pics! Alessandra looks smokin' hot in blue

Pics! Alessandra looks smokin' hot in blue

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Presenting the best looks from the Vanity Fair after party.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Bryan Adams sent Ronjita Kulkarni and several hundred Mumbaikars to Heaven!

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics, with various members urging the government not to exclude single parents and the LGBTQ community from using this procedure.

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The statement added that the suspension bars the athlete from "participating in any competition or activity in athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct".

UP: Bahuguna Joshi among Cong workers detained

UP: Bahuguna Joshi among Cong workers detained

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The police baton-charged and detained several Congress leaders and workers on Thursday, including Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi, during a statewide protest against the arrest of Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi.

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Dentist Puneet Mehra, 35, said that the Indian Embassy in Beijing informed him on Monday that the transportation of his mother's body has got delayed in view of the restrictions on movement of people and vehicles in China after the outbreak of coronavirus epidemic in the neighbouring country.

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to $37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of $12 billion.

Have you seen Fatima Sana Shaikh's 50-yr-old dress?

Have you seen Fatima Sana Shaikh's 50-yr-old dress?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

We bring you the best looks from the celeb circus.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Every Congress leader in UP and the rest of India is calling me and thanking me that finally someone spoke about this JNU gang ruling the Congress party in UP.'

Rajnath's son gets Noida ticket in BJP's second UP list

Rajnath's son gets Noida ticket in BJP's second UP list

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Besides Singh, who makes his electoral debut from Noida, Rita Bahuguna Joshi's name also featured in the list.

Indian worker tortured in US: Report

Indian worker tortured in US: Report

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Rita, an exploited worker in an embassy, is in 'need of rescue', The Washington Post said on Monday.

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A new Kenyan television programme that corroborates the findings from a 2012 German documentary alleging unethical doctors were providing banned drugs to athletes, has set off alarms at the World Anti-Doping Agency.

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Renuka Shahane of Surabhi and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun fame plans to make a comeback as director

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has spread to 146 countries with the worldwide death toll from the virus surpassing the 7,000 mark on Monday. Among the more than 1,73,000 cases recorded globally are government officials, celebrities and sports personalities as authorities around the world grapple to contain the spread of coronavirus. Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, British actor Idris Elba, and Sophie Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are some of the most well-known faces to be infected so far.

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

An exorbitant rate is defined in the lawsuit as 'in excess of 10 per cent of the average price for those goods and services.'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If men consuming food prepared by women having periods will reborn as bullocks'

Oscars 2020: Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet

Oscars 2020: Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards are currently underway at Hollywood and Highland in California, and the stars are dressed glamorously for Hollywood's biggest party.

Congress retains 2 seats in MP bypolls; loses one to BJD in Odisha

Congress retains 2 seats in MP bypolls; loses one to BJD in Odisha

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Brajendra Singh Yadav of the Congress defeated his BJP rival Baisahab Yadav by a margin of 2,124 votes to win the Mungaoli seat while in Kolaras, Congress candidate Mahendra Singh Yadav prevailed over Devendra Jain of the BJP by 8,083 votes.

Sports shorts: Boston Marathon to feature second-largest field in race history

Sports shorts: Boston Marathon to feature second-largest field in race history

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Some 36,000 athletes, including Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who are consistently ranked among the world's fastest, will run in the 118th Boston Marathon on Monday, putting the world-renown race back in the spotlight after it was marred by last year's bombing attack.

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Here are our top 10 moments from this year's Oscars.

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Recounting the fear and shock following the derailment of the Rajdhani Express, passengers of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh train on Wednesday said it was a "night to forget".