News for 'second lady'

The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Laapataa Ladies.

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.

Article 370 Is A Superhit!

Article 370 Is A Superhit!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The film had a very good first week at the box office with Rs 38.82 crore (Rs 388.2 million) coming in, qualifying it as a hit straight away.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Arun Maira who worked for 25 years with the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Anushka: Too exciting a game for a pregnant lady

Anushka: Too exciting a game for a pregnant lady

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Anushka Sharma was ecstatic about RCB's victory.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Aditi Ashok did not come anywhere close to a medal as she did three years back in Tokyo, but the 26-year-old displayed her best game on the final day of the Olympics women's golf competition, firing seven birdies to finish tied-29th in Paris on Saturday.

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

The 1st IAF Lady Pilot To Win A Gallantry Medal

The 1st IAF Lady Pilot To Win A Gallantry Medal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Helicopter Pilot Wing Commander Deepika Misra rescued 47 people in an operation that lasted 8 days in flood-ravaged Madhya Pradesh.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.

My Father, The Trailblazer

My Father, The Trailblazer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'She could have sat down with the students and taken a list of their grievances including their allegations and suspicions.' 'Not all suspicions are true, but you have to listen, you have to let the steam come out.'

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

United States President Joe Biden, who is under intense scrutiny over his advanced age, on Thursday introduced Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) event and later at a solo press conference in Washington, DC mixed up the names of his vice president, Kamala Harris with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

'Democracy Will be Weakened In Modi 3.0'

'Democracy Will be Weakened In Modi 3.0'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Modi's image has no takers among the masses.'

Coming of Age In Japan

Coming of Age In Japan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The annual Coming of Age Day event in Japan celebrates young people who have turned 18, helping them recognise their entry into adulthood.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether he can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Indian ladies are no longer bogged down by the timidity of the past and are more than willing to embrace the temerity of the present, says Dhruv Munjal.

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed on Tuesday that he was not in touch with his nephew Prajwal.

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, returned for her third Olympics after she abruptly pulled out from the team final at the Tokyo Games suffering from the "twisties", a term used to describe the temporary loss of spatial awareness while performing high-difficulty elements.

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Recipe: Jayanti's Masaledar Tari Wali Bhindi

Recipe: Jayanti's Masaledar Tari Wali Bhindi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

An easy recipe for a mid-week meal.