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Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The Ladakh clashes are mere warning signals of the storm to come on May 22 when the Chinese parliament meets,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Funeral and cycles allowances have been retained and revised.

Hot spells r-e-b-l-o-g-g-e-d: Top 20 most popular models!

Hot spells r-e-b-l-o-g-g-e-d: Top 20 most popular models!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, microblogging and social networking platform Tumblr has released its list of the most reblogged models on its website.

Review: Rage turns into beauty in Kadvi Hawa

Review: Rage turns into beauty in Kadvi Hawa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'Don't let anybody tell you that Kadvi Hawa is a manifesto for the fight against climate change or that it's an austere, unforgiving movie.' 'This is an intensely felt, beautifully expressed piece of cinema,' says Sreehari Nair.

Tobey Maguire, wife Jennifer Meyer part ways

Tobey Maguire, wife Jennifer Meyer part ways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The latest Hollywood updates!

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Now I will see how you escape...'

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises.

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

'An ardent advocate of nuclear disarmament, Obama may even be secretly heaving a sigh of relief that the NSG is unlikely to reach unanimity of opinion on India's candidature,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Sheela Bhatt reveals how the BJP and Amit Shah have halted -- for now -- the Shiv Sena's dream of forming a government in Maharashtra.

He did it Again! Woods 'began dating' Amanda while he was with Lindsey

He did it Again! Woods 'began dating' Amanda while he was with Lindsey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Tiger Woods has been accused of having an affair with Amanda Boyd, the ex-wife of his fellow golfing professional Jason Dufner.

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Formula One: Mercedes ready to renew Hamilton contract

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Mercedes can hardly wait for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Formula One title decider to be over so they can tie Lewis Hamilton down to a long-term contract.

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The attorney general admitted that there is no sovereign guarantee, but asserted that there is a letter of comfort by France which would be as good as a governmental guarantee.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com3 May 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday officially inked his deal with top English county side Surrey in his bid to prepare for the tour of England, starting in July.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Past experience shows us that cross-border strikes have not prevented Pakistan from continuing with further terror attacks.'

#InstaInspiration: The principle that made Jeff Bezos the world's richest man

#InstaInspiration: The principle that made Jeff Bezos the world's richest man

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Review: Missed opportunity

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Review: Missed opportunity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Funny how a woman can fall in love with another woman and still need a man to ensure she gets her happy ending, notes Sukanya Verma.

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Top American officials have defended the controversial secret surveillance programme of the Obama administration, saying such efforts helped them to abort several terrorist attacks and nab terrorists like David Headley, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

You struggle because, first you 'try' and second, you, 'talk', says mind coach, NLP trainer and Zen Lifestyle Expert Anu Krishna.

Will quit if proven guilty in Panama Papers probe: Pak PM

Will quit if proven guilty in Panama Papers probe: Pak PM

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that he will quit if corruption worth a single penny is proved against him in the Panama Papers probe.

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Hamid Ansari: 'Govt will manage standoff with China'

Hamid Ansari: 'Govt will manage standoff with China'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'I think we have had these periods of standoffs with China.' 'And there is enough knowledge, enough experience, enough wisdom still available to be able to retrieve situations.'

Real dilemma over Owen, Vieira

Real dilemma over Owen, Vieira

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

How Phelan steered United on road back to glory

How Phelan steered United on road back to glory

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Having enjoyed plenty of success at Old Trafford as Alex Ferguson's trusted right-hand man, the chance to return after a six year absence was not an opportunity the 56-year-old was going to let pass.

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A day after the world was rocked by the revelations made by what is now being called the Panama Papers, the Indian Express has disclosed a second list of Indians who were involved in offshore companies.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

Rajan meets heads of central banks in Basel

Rajan meets heads of central banks in Basel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Head of central banks from various countries get into a 'Basel huddle' every second month at Basel at the headquarters of the Bank for International Settlement.

'When you make love, it's an expression of love'

'When you make love, it's an expression of love'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

If you see a lesbian kiss or a lovemaking scene in an American show, you wouldn't call it sleaze. Game of Thrones had so much nudity and so much lovemaking but people said oh my God, what a show! I will not call it sleaze. I call it boldness, I call it story telling.'

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Has Owaisi's MIM become an albatross for Imtiaz Jaleel, former journalist and the party's candidate in Aurangabad?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Vote: Is Vogue India's Kendall Jenner cover a mistake?

Vote: Is Vogue India's Kendall Jenner cover a mistake?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Was she the right choice for the magazine's 10th anniversary cover?