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'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'I had lied to Yashji about my age. I was only 13-and-a-half, but I told him I was 18.' 'When the time came to travel to Yashji's famous Swiss shoots, I had to get a school leaving certificate.' 'When I gave Yashji the certificate, he almost fell off the chair.'

Akshara Haasan to make acting debut

Akshara Haasan to make acting debut

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Kamal Haasan's younger daughter has been paired opposite Dhanush in her first film.

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Serena Williams was left all alone trying to crush an unlikely uprising on Wimbledon's hallowed lawns on Tuesday as sister Venus and Kim Clijsters suffered shock defeats in the women's quarter-finals.

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

As dramatic as it gets, but a former Indian Information Service (IIS) officer kept hiding inside a store room for more than 10 hours after killing his wife even as police teams along with a dog squad searched his property.

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

A case against Khan was registered under the Arms Act earlier in October 1998 for alleged use and possession of arms with expired licence during alleged poaching of two black bucks in Kankani village of Rajasthan.

Youth stabbed in Delhi, paramilitary deployed in area

Youth stabbed in Delhi, paramilitary deployed in area

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old youth was allegedly stabbed by his neighbour in a petty dispute in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, police said on Saturday.

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Rediff.com12 May 2023

As happy as one is to cheer for her global star status, I wish PC's choice of projects was more topical than stale formula, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

While the Rajasthan high court has acquitted him in two cases of poaching of chinkara, trial in the third case of alleged poaching of two blackbucks is on.

'Request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement'

'Request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Vinesh Phogat was locked in a war of words with cousin Babita, with the former requesting the latter not to weaken their movement.

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Nitin Bhatnagar, a Maltese citizen and a former relationship manager of the Bank of Singapore, was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on Tuesday.

Serena to face Schnyder in Bangalore Open final

Serena to face Schnyder in Bangalore Open final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Venus is always the nicer one, Serena always the meaner. Venus again played the role of the elder sister to perfection in the latest rejoinder in the Williams Sister Act. Serena scrapped hard for almost two hours at the packed KSLTA stadium to beat Venus 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (4) and set up a final against Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the WTA Bangalore Open on Saturday night.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate Ganpati with Salman

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate Ganpati with Salman

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma hosted Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home in Mumbai.

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The court on Tuesday granted her conditional bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties.

Judge denies new trial for Anand Jon

Judge denies new trial for Anand Jon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

A judge has denied a request for a new trial for Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon. His lawyers asked for a new trial on the basis of juror misconduct, saying a juror had improperly contacted Jon's sister. Reacting to the ruling, Jon said, "This is a total travesty of justice".On November 14, 2008, a 12-member jury at the Los Angeles Superior Court had found the fashion designer guilty of sexually assaulting seven women.

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Communal tension has been brewing in Purola and some other towns of Uttarkashi district after two men, one of them Muslim, allegedly tried to abduct a Hindu girl on May 26.

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Meanwhile, Sister Margaret of the Mercy Convent said in a press release that the nun's allegations were "totally false and malicious".

Akelli Review: Nushrratt Can't Save This Mess

Akelli Review: Nushrratt Can't Save This Mess

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

What could have been an immensely compelling survival drama is reduced to the pretty-girl-in-peril thriller, observes a disappointed Mayur Sanap.

'This is the time to be an actor'

'This is the time to be an actor'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'

Priyanka to accompany Rahul to challenge conviction in Surat

Priyanka to accompany Rahul to challenge conviction in Surat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Chief ministers of 3 Congress-ruled states, other national and state party leaders are also likely to accompany Rahul to the court.

Abrogation of Article 370 valid, rules SC, calls for polls by Sep '24

Abrogation of Article 370 valid, rules SC, calls for polls by Sep '24

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

In an emphatic victory for the Modi government, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status upon the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, ordered restoration of statehood "at the earliest" and set a September 30, 2024, deadline for holding the assembly elections.

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ranbir Kapoor's natural born talent and chartbuster karma are open secrets. What distinguishes RK from his contemporaries is his willingness to take chances in his career.

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

In a separate incident, a tribal woman had lodged a complaint at Saikul police station, stating that her 21-year-old daughter and her 24-year-old friend were allegedly raped by a mob at their rented house near Konung Mamang before brutally murdering them on May 4.

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Badaun sisters' rape: Akhilesh promises fast track court

Badaun sisters' rape: Akhilesh promises fast track court

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Amid outrage over the gang rape and murder of two sisters in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday assured setting up of a special fast track court to handle the incident.

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A 2.49 acre land valued at more than Rs 30 crore belonging to the sister-in-law of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has been frozen as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against him, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday.

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'We bonded over the fact that we are both from Delhi and he spent a lot of his childhood in the same neighbourhood as me.'

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

To lend his support, Former Indian footballer Mehtab joined Mamata Banerjee's march for the protesting wrestler's.

The Gifts Mamata Brought Stalin

The Gifts Mamata Brought Stalin

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Tamil Nadu chief minister and his family were no doubt overwhelmed by his Bengal counterpart's generosity.

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

On her 50th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to Bollywood's Golden Girl and 15 of her noteworthy performances.

Lakhimpur rape-murder accused likely to be slapped with NSA

Lakhimpur rape-murder accused likely to be slapped with NSA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Police is mulling over slapping the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against the six people arrested for the rape and murder of two Dalit sisters in the state's Lakhimpur Kheri.

Can right to incest also be claimed, asks govt in same sex marriage hearing

Can right to incest also be claimed, asks govt in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a clutch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same sex marriages, that arguments about freedom of sexual orientation and autonomy may be raised in future to challenge incest prohibition.

Poonch attack martyrs' families seek 'befitting reply' from Army

Poonch attack martyrs' families seek 'befitting reply' from Army

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The soldiers' families were inconsolable as they waited for them to come home one last time.