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The 4 Km Sari That's Fighting Marital Rape

The 4 Km Sari That's Fighting Marital Rape

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Infinite Saree campaign is using India's most iconic garment to demand a law against marital rape in the country.

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The pandemic has led to an immense disruption in the world's political, financial, military and geopolitical situation. The pandemic was a warning.'

Global Chess League: Mumba Masters crush Anand's Ganges in opener

Global Chess League: Mumba Masters crush Anand's Ganges in opener

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Mumba Masters delivered a high-quality performance in front of the 'home' crowd, defeating the Viswanathan Anand-led Ganges Grandmasters

Gukesh, Arjun steer Alaskan Knights to first win

Gukesh, Arjun steer Alaskan Knights to first win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

World champion D Gukesh and compatriot Arjun Erigaisi delivered in a must-win situation to help PBG Alaskan Knights register their first win in the Global Chess League (GCL) in Mumbai on Thursday.

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

'The whole set was in awe. Those five days of shooting were an unforgettable experience.'

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Ashish Vidyarthi Wants To Make You Laugh

Ashish Vidyarthi Wants To Make You Laugh

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'There are a lot of things happening in my life, and I have a lot of material, thanks to who I am, the way I've led my life, the way I look.'

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'A very large part of this would have come from opium.'

When Flamenco meets Kathak, Lavani

When Flamenco meets Kathak, Lavani

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Royal Opera House in Mumbai fusion of a different kind as three dance forms came together.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Anuradha Pal Creates Tabla Magic

Anuradha Pal Creates Tabla Magic

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The world renowned tabla player performed at Mumbai's iconic Royal Opera House.

Incredible! The magic of mallakhamb

Incredible! The magic of mallakhamb

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Mallakhamb is about soaring new heights and these students flawlessly worked their magic on the rope.

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bas Kar Bassi Review: Mildly Funny

Bas Kar Bassi Review: Mildly Funny

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Bas Kar Bassi feels like a lost opportunity, complains Mayur Sanap.

Freida Pinto, Kelly Brook hot up GQ awards

Freida Pinto, Kelly Brook hot up GQ awards

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Check out the movers and shakers at the annual awards in London.

Kiran Rao recovers from swine flu

Kiran Rao recovers from swine flu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

She was seen at the ongoing Lakme Fashion week.

BAFTA 2014: Cate Blanchett, 12 Years A Slave, Gravity win big!

BAFTA 2014: Cate Blanchett, 12 Years A Slave, Gravity win big!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

All the highlights from the recently concluded BAFTA awards, right here!

Pix: When Mandira Bedi looked like this...

Pix: When Mandira Bedi looked like this...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

And our jaws collectively dropped!

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the big winners and fashion hits at the recently concluded BAFTA awards!

Huge OPPORTUNITY exists on branding India: Wally Olins

Huge OPPORTUNITY exists on branding India: Wally Olins

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Saffron Brand Consultants chairman talks about the perception and reality about Brand India.

PIX: The Artist, Meryl Streep win big at BAFTA

PIX: The Artist, Meryl Streep win big at BAFTA

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The silent film picked up seven awards while Meryl Streep picked up the best actress award in a glittering ceremony.

London Mayor steals show at opera house Olympic ceremony

London Mayor steals show at opera house Olympic ceremony

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

It's not often that Placido Domingo is upstaged at the Royal Opera House. Yet flamboyant London Mayor Boris Johnson managed to pull it off at a star-studded Olympic gala on Monday night.

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Hurt Locker wins big at the BAFTAs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Looking at the big winners of the night.

Emma, Rosie, Jourdan: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Emma, Rosie, Jourdan: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Here are a few pics of famous faces on the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013 held in London last night. Who do you think scored bigtime in the style stakes and who tanked? Vote and let us know!

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

King's Speech wins big at BAFTAs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The film has won seven out of its 14 nominations.

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Women in blue make the BAFTAs look hot!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals at the BAFTAs.

This designer breathes new life into chikankari

This designer breathes new life into chikankari

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Designer Sanjay Garg brought the curtains down on Day One of LFW at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai.

When Michelle towered over PM's wife

When Michelle towered over PM's wife

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

The group of 13 women, which included Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, was entertained by author JK Rowling who read out excerpts from her new novel, The Tales Of Beedle The Bar.

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

WATCH: How #MeToo changed Vinta Nanda's life

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'I stopped getting work after 2004. Between 2005 and 2018, I had no work.'

Akshay, Hrithik watch Twinkle's new play

Akshay, Hrithik watch Twinkle's new play

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Now, you can *watch* Twinkle Khanna's new story.

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

A look at the starry arrivals.

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

BAFTA 2016: The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road win big

BAFTA 2016: The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road win big

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence.

BAFTA 2015: Grand Budapest, Boyhood win bigq

BAFTA 2015: Grand Budapest, Boyhood win bigq

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

All the fashion and winners' news from the recently concluded awards show, right here!

'My last desire is to see the Indian hockey team win an Olympic gold'

'My last desire is to see the Indian hockey team win an Olympic gold'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Triple Olympic hockey gold medallist Balbir Singh is hopeful of the P R Sreejesh-led men's hockey team winning a medal at the Games in Rio.

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?