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Transgender to be poll booth presiding officer for first time

Transgender to be poll booth presiding officer for first time

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

She has been given training for handling polling booth and tackling challenges like other presiding officers.

I'm sorry, but nobody takes Rahul seriously: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

I'm sorry, but nobody takes Rahul seriously: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

"Rahul Gandhi finds it hard to believe how Modiji has become such a miracle and that is why he keeps on attacking him, though nobody takes him seriously and his comments are not worth answering. Modiji is Modiji," said Chouhan, the three-time Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

In a first, transgenders to be in-charge of poll booth in Kolkata

In a first, transgenders to be in-charge of poll booth in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

This is part of an initiative to include all sections of the society in polling process and the EC has identified a booth in southern Kolkata.

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

'Modi-Obama' kites a rage in Gujarat this Makar Sankranti

'Modi-Obama' kites a rage in Gujarat this Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With the country all set to welcome United States President Barack Obama for the Republic Day in New Delhi, the 'Modi-Obama' kites are the flavour this season in Gujarat for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival.

Meeting Modi: Spartan surroundings, no fuss, all business

Meeting Modi: Spartan surroundings, no fuss, all business

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Smita Prakash, Editor, News, Asian News International, recalls the behind the scenes action during her recent television interview with Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar.

'I knew I could survive in the Bigg Boss house'

'I knew I could survive in the Bigg Boss house'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'No class will prepare you for Bigg Boss. Each day and situation is new in Bigg Boss and you have to go with the flow.'

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

How talent management firms make stars

How talent management firms make stars

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A clutch of professional talent management firms is changing the balance of demand and supply in India's entertainment industry, writes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Fall in love with Manish Malhotra, again!

Fall in love with Manish Malhotra, again!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Ace designer Manish Malhotra is back to usher in the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

I was not silent on Gujarat riots, says Modi

I was not silent on Gujarat riots, says Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, rejected the view that he had remained silent on the February 2002 communal riots in Gujarat.

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

We celebrate the brilliant actor by looking back at his classic works.

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A shocking fact revealed by a pan-India survey that was flagged at a seminar of Dalit intellectuals

When women bond in Bollywood...

When women bond in Bollywood...

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Silsila didn't work. But its roaring rang of romance continues to colour every single Holi. Sukanya Verma revisits this classic.

Fully confident of getting absolute majority, says Kejriwal

Fully confident of getting absolute majority, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Between meeting party volunteers and clicking pictures with them, an upbeat AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he was confident of his party winning absolute majority in the Delhi Assembly elections.

PHOTOS: Remembering the heroes of 26/11 attacks

PHOTOS: Remembering the heroes of 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Floral tributes were on Wednesday paid to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists on the sixth anniversary of the 26/11 attack.

Pics: Athiya catwalks for Bibhu Mohapatra's jewellery line

Pics: Athiya catwalks for Bibhu Mohapatra's jewellery line

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The New York based designer unveiled his jewellery line with Forevermark at a fashion show in Mumbai. Take a look!

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

On Friday, Salman Khan hosted a wedding reception reception for the new couple at the Taj Lands End in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Bollywood celebrities came out in numbers to bless the new couple.

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh, Nimrat at a wedding brunch

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh, Nimrat at a wedding brunch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

'Human beings are scary'

'Human beings are scary'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'Animals understand you well.' 'They understand your vibe.' 'If they feel there is no harm from you, they will love you for life.'

Who's the hottest May covergirl?

Who's the hottest May covergirl?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Kajol, Lisa or Shraddha -- vote and tell us.

The battle against hunger is long and tough

The battle against hunger is long and tough

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh report from Maharashtra's Malnourished Corridor, visiting an anganwadi, which is often the first line of defence in tackling malnutrition.

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Comrade Pansare

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Comrade Pansare

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pansare, who was shot at and critically wounded by unidentified assailants outside his housing society after returning from a morning walk on February 16, succumbed to his injuries at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai late Friday night.

Quiet birthday for Zeenat Aman

Quiet birthday for Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

'I can't help thinking about how fortunate I am to be alive and healthy,' the diva says.

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

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

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Reliance arm moves SAT against Sebi penalty

Reliance arm moves SAT against Sebi penalty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Reliance Petroinvestments, a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has approached the Securities Appellate Tribunal against the capital markets regulator, which imposed a Rs 11-crore (Rs 110 million) penalty on the company in the Indian Petrochemicals Corp Ltd (IPCL) insider trading case.

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Modi could tap into the urban discontent and present a larger picture to first time voters and mid-career professionals.

'It is time to liberate our minds'

'It is time to liberate our minds'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'

You must be nuts to say Modi is an underdog for 2019

You must be nuts to say Modi is an underdog for 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'In India a strong leader with a majority has never yet been defeated by a challenger.' 'He (or she, as with Indira Gandhi in 1977) must defeat himself,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

I have never met anyone like Arthur Pais

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Arthur was a charming, quirky, funny, smart journalist who loved all things about films. And he would change my life forever.'

The politics of hate is here to stay

The politics of hate is here to stay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Each one of us is guilty of encouraging this hatred and violence of speech and action by laughing at rape jokes, forwarding misogynistic cartoons, giggling at religious bigotry.

'I was dying from the drugs'

'I was dying from the drugs'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'I have gone through my share of depression, drug addiction and professional failure but it has made me stronger.'