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Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

V-Day special recipes to impress your love!

V-Day special recipes to impress your love!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

This Valentine's Day, celebrate love with an exotic meal at home, says celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani.

'Doing item numbers in revealing clothes was not what I was cut out to do'

'Doing item numbers in revealing clothes was not what I was cut out to do'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Lisa Haydon is loving the feedback her performance in Queen has got.

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Atul Kasbekar on the making of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2018.

PHOTO: Obama weeps as he unveils gun control measures

PHOTO: Obama weeps as he unveils gun control measures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

"Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad," Obama said as tears streamed down his cheeks in the East Room of the White House in the presence of a large number of victims of mass shootings.

Modi's Moscow agenda: Gen-5 fighters, missiles, frigates...

Modi's Moscow agenda: Gen-5 fighters, missiles, frigates...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

There could be significant announcements about India's purchase of Kamov-226T helicopters, S-400 air defence missile systems, and the long-delayed contract for joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft.

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

If you can name it, someone collects it. Here's a gallery of collectors and their (unusual) obsessions.

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Never one to mince words, Rajan will walk away with a mixed legacy

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In a lawsuit filed through national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP (Lieff Cabraser), Indian national Suraj Kamath on Wednesday charged that Bosch unjustly enriched itself by requiring all of its non-US citizens employees to pay to Bosch federal and state tax refunds the employees had received while working in the US.

First look: Poonam Pandey in Malini And Co

First look: Poonam Pandey in Malini And Co

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The moments that defined 2014

The moments that defined 2014

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The plane that crashed in Colombia virtually wiping out an entire Brazilian football team was running out of fuel, had no electrical power, and was preparing for an emergency landing, according to the pilot's final words. The disaster on Monday night killed 71 people and sent shock waves round the global football world. Only six on board the LAMIA Bolivia charter flight survived, including three of the Chapecoense football squad en route to the biggest game in their history: the Copa Sudamericana final.

A year of Modi sarkar: Oh, such a letdown

A year of Modi sarkar: Oh, such a letdown

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Not only is Modi's India not the shining land of dynamism and prosperity that he promised -- though it may be that, for some people, in a few years from now -- but socially it has the positively regressive tendencies that were entirely predictable.

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani wants to argue her case for bail

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani wants to argue her case for bail

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Accused No 1 announced that there had been a change in the circumstances of her health condition. She produced a thick 19-page document, written in her neat, very feminine handwriting, detailing her condition, its symptoms and the consequences it could have on her health and well-being.

She rules the Indian blogosphere

She rules the Indian blogosphere

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Writing on parties and gossip as "Miss Malini", former dancer and radio jockey Malini Agarwal soon became an authority on matters of style.

5 traditional Christmas recipes

5 traditional Christmas recipes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

What is Christmas without some traditional food?

Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified

Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Brothers is loud, over-the-top and an exhausting watch, says Raja Sen.

How brands are catching them young

How brands are catching them young

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Parents always want to give the best to their children.

Why blue LEDs are worth a Nobel Prize

Why blue LEDs are worth a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Blue light-emitting diodes help create the glowing screens of mobile phones, computers and TVs and promises to revolutionise the way the world lights its homes and offices.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'If your paper writes something you don't agree with, will you criticise it?' Nitin Gadkari asks Aditi Phadnis when quizzed about demonetisation.

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

They have been entertaining throughout the year!

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'You don't want to admit that it is your wife in the video because she said you were arrested on Wednesday (August 19; Shyamvar Rai states he was arrested on August 21, a Friday).'

Troll of the year: The man who parodied Subramanian Swamy!

Troll of the year: The man who parodied Subramanian Swamy!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Subramanian Swamy is generally regarded as The Man You Don't Mess With. But an unnamed Indian software engineer -- or so he claims -- took on the redoubtable defender of Hindutva in cyberspace, and 'won.'

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Samsung ordered to pay $120 million to Apple

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Jury finds that Samsung had infringed two Apple patents

California dreaming

California dreaming

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley is at the heart of the transformation of the global economy -- which has both winners and losers, writes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sheena Bora trial: The cop can't remember

Sheena Bora trial: The cop can't remember

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Dalvi, you are saying you asked a question, but don't remember the answer?' asks Pasbola incredulously. 'Yes.' 'You are lying.'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Foreign portfolio investors get Xmas gift from Sebi

Foreign portfolio investors get Xmas gift from Sebi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

To get same tax treatment as FIIs; rules on search & seizure and consent settlement cleared

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Elusive Mr Rai

Sheena Bora Trial: The Elusive Mr Rai

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In the 25 odd days that he has appeared before CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, you have experienced the entire range of emotions just observing him. Everything from pity to irritation. To bafflement. And shock. You have scoured his face, gazed into his eyes, watched his expressions and body language, searching vigilantly for motives. And come away no wiser. Who is Shyamvar Rai? Does anybody know?

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian American Democrat Ro Khanna is still trailing against seven term incumbent Democrat Congressman Mike Honda in California's 17th Congressional District in the November 4 general election.

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.

Akshay, Ajay, Sunny: VOTE for Bollywood's Super Sardar!

Akshay, Ajay, Sunny: VOTE for Bollywood's Super Sardar!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Here's looking at Bollywood's coolest turbanators!

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The United State senate has confirmed Indian-American Vince Girdhari Chhabria as the federal judge of the US district court for the northern district of California.

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Widespread protests broke out in New York following a grand jury verdict not to indict officers involved in the death of Eric Garner, the unarmed African American man who died after being placed in a choke hold by a white New York police officer last summer.

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Former editor of Femina magazine, Sathya Saran looks back at the Miss India pageant that changed the lives of two young women.